A Modern Day Cinderella

A  Modern Day Cinderella

 

 

I was all about the pencil skirt.

With my hair in a chignon

and a tendril or two

intercepting the linear drop of an earring. 

 

On numerous occasions

I’d treat myself to café lunches at noon,

of chicken rosemary with an almond pilaf

and a goblet of a red Zinfandel.

I’d sit in a corner booth,

peering at the comings and goings of merchants

while unpretentiously flirting

with the gentleman in a guise of gray.

 

A modern day Cinderella,  am I.

Nestled  here in my over-sized chair.

With my hair in a scrunchie

and a tendril or two

clinging to the opening of a terry cloth robe…

 

as I read from the pages

of a Harlequin romance,

sipping my herbal teas till noon.   

 

Reviews

[Aurora]

This is such a well-meaning poem. Very feministic without the trappings of beig repugnant and reactionary. Enjoyed it.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly!

[Patricia]

What a beautiful and eloquent write truly! I read it several times and each time it was as lovely as the last.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Patricia!

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

This was such a calming read for me... read it twice and was ever more relaxed after the second. You projected such a relaxing scene with your words. Great write.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good to see you again, Travis! Thank you!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It's good to be seen. Lol trying to find my writing stance again. I look forward to catching up on your work.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

This is brilliant I adore this yes a modern day Cinderella now I want to buy a terry cloth robe lol 😀 great poem Kelly !

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for your visit, Julie...and the kind words!

[Dara]

From pencil skirt to terry cloth robe, I picture you mesmerized with glowing eyes as you read from the pages of the Harlequin romance novel. What a wonderful description of a lovely afternoon, sipping tea and fantasizing about the "gentleman in a guise of gray". It is no wonder that your poetry reflects this wonderful romantic musing over and over again much to our delight!! Simply delicious dear Kelly! ;-)

[Kelly Scheppers]

You've made my day! ...thanks, Dara. Hope you have a wonderful summer!

[R.E. Ray]

Ah, a real woman! No fairy tales here, except perhaps on the pages of a Harlequin. As you always do, you’ve created a scene we can see and feel. A perfect title, too. Good to read something new from you, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's always a privilege for me whenever you make your presence known. Thank you, Robert!

[R.E. Ray]

Your work often inspires, Kelly. I look forward to reading more of your poems and studying the accompanying images.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

I read a lovely, intriguing, amazing woman in your words dear Kelly. You have an absolutely deft talent for graceful language and mesmerizing subtleties, nuances of description. You are writing the many, ever-changing, layers of ‘woman-ness’ in these contrasting verses. Do I detect a Shade of Gray in the first verse?-hmmm. You are equally seductive, both in pencil skirt and bathrobe. Yes- the flirting tendrils....You go girl!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your reviews are by far, the best! Many thanks and much love, my friend!

[Pete]

'modern day cinderalla' indeed. a very cool lady. can picture her & the setting perfectly through your great, soft, nonchalant descriptive words. an independent woman of possibilities living life on her own terms. really like this one Kelly... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I still have a couple of those pencil skirts in my closet. They're a classic I quite enjoy. Thanks so much, Pete!

[Coyote Poetry]

Modern Cinderella could lead a interesting life. You allowed the reader to observe the interesting lady. I enjoyed the story in the poem dear Kelly. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good to see you, John. Many blessings and best wishes to you!

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Kelly and you are welcome.

[Stella Armour]

I see you have learned to please yourself instead of portraying an image to please others...

Well done, it is good on occasion to make yourself into another you as long as you remove the mask when you get home and let your hair down :)

I really enjoyed the way you have portrayed your poem so elegantly Kelly :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

A lesson I am most proud of. Thank you so much, Stella!