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

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Now pencil skirts and tendrils of loose hair, nice earings, and a soft smile and you are talking. This has an air of detachment and waiting set in your trademark nice elegant poem. The protagonist has hope and is a free spirit. Just hoping you are breaking out that Zinfandel when the herbal tea is done lol!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Indeed! Thank you, John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hope things a looking up for you Kelly?

[Cassie]

Its good to see yourself the way you want others to. I love this, always enjoyed reading you

[Kelly Scheppers]

...there's a smile worth remembering! Thank you, dear Cassie!

[barleygirl]

This is a very well-manicured portrait of a lady who seems (to me) to be quite self-aware of how her image is coming across. I'm not inclined to feel warm & fuzzy about people who are so caught up in such seemingly superficial self-awareness, but your portrait is spot-on & fresh, as far as depicting so much more than just how this lady looks (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

The portrait was of me, past and present. Thank you so much, Margie.

[barleygirl]

I've noticed some of your portraits convey a sense of being a self-observation. I used to be very much like this self-aware woman in my younger days. I'm sure I dislike the idea of being so aware of how one is coming across becuz this was one of my strong failings in life . . .

[Ted Kniffen]

Love the juxtaposition of fancy to plain. Just as well...fuzzy slippers are comfy and easier on the bunions than glass slippers. The gentleman in gray may have been 50 shades of dull once you got to know him. ;> }

[Kelly Scheppers]

Now, that's a review that warms the soul...thanks, Ted!

[Jibey]

Everything changes over time.. This is such an elegant and well-crafted piece, nostalgic, comfy and realistic. Many of us are dreamers and we live in a world mixed up with fantasy. I loved the detail in this cameo, the words that capture the moment with such alacrity.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It has a very nostalgic feel for me, which I was hoping would come through. Thank you, Jibey!

[Einstein Noodle]

i am in love with your sweet Cinderella ... innocent and demure in terry cloth ;) its a good and healthy thing to imagine circumstance more romantic .. heroic .. and beautiful ... as long as we see it as such ... i see her sitting there .. chuckling a bit at her own fanciful enjoyment ..maybe closing the book with mark in place ... to pick up again tomorrow perhaps :)) mmmmmmmmmm dreamy!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's one classic that pretty much stuck with me through my childhood. I wanted to put my own twist on it...so glad you enjoyed it, Gene. Thank you so much!

[Chris Shaw]

A lovely helping of fantasy here Kelly. Looking as beautiful as Cinderella herself while reading romances and keeping an eye open for a possible Prince Charming. Superb imagery. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you kindly, Chris. I'm beginning to feel like myself again. Hope all is good in your world!

[Chris Shaw]

All OK with me. Thanks for asking Kelly. . Take care.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so cool...i see her fantasizing of being in the cafe...having the lunch, flirting...but actually never really leaving her chair....just reading some more, and then imagining herself in the novel.
j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love your insight, Jacob. Thank you so much!

[Patricia Wedel]

Remembering the Pre-teen years... flirting with fate and
studying romance from a Harlequin book. Is the world ready for
long lashes and long legs... poetry for the ageless and mature.
truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Long lashes and long legs can be a girls best friend. Thank you, Pat!

[Edie Blue Starfish]

I adore this. This makes me smile. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Much appreciate that, Edie...thank you so much!