It's Nearing Autumn

It’s Nearing Autumn

photography by Kelly Scheppers

 

it’s nearing autumn,

already the wind is turning

 

my cat sleeps insouciantly curled

at the foot of the bed

 

where tonight a blanket will lay

in a horizontal fold.

Reviews

[Relic]

.........................Beautiful.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had this written in no time. I think there was something in the September air I was feeling. Always a pleasure to have you here, Tim. Thank you most kindly!

[Neville]

I truly wonder whether you have any idea just how good you really are Ms Kelly Scheppers...

Neville

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are ever so kind, my friend. Thank you, Nev!

[Neville]

my pleasure as always.

N:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

beautiful words...and your photography is stunning in its gorgeous simplicity that has so much depth to it.
i love autumn...love it when we need blankets...those long cool nights.
j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...me too! Nothing like it. Thanks, J!

[Lorry]

Your words here Kelly are as clear a sign as any, that animals are a part of nature, whereas we seem to be merely observes.
But hey, who's complaining? You get cosy tootsies, the cat gets a cozy place to do what cats do, and we get your lovely words. Everyone's a winner. Now, where did I put my sasquatch feet slippers? 😀

[Kelly Scheppers]

What a joy you are! Thanks, Lorry!

[Lorry]

Very welcome 😀

[Lorry]

Very welcome 😀

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

It's funny how the habits of a cat can mark a season. I lost a previous cat of mine in June, and I literally sobbed for a solid two weeks after his passing. Then, when winter rolled around, and I went to pull out the flannel sheets and electric blanket, I started sobbing all over again. Tiger used to lay at the top of the bed with his head on the pillow, and he loved for me to pull the sheet up to his neck along with the electric blanket and comforter. He was like a little person, and I miss him still. Every time I take out the winter bedding, I always think of him.

[Kelly Scheppers]

My heart breaks for you, Linda - truly. My cats are like children to me, and their loss is nothing less than a family members, or friend. It takes so much out of you emotionally, and the pain really never goes away. I don't think I could ever live in a house without one, or multiples. You should look into your nearby shelters and consider adopting another. The love has to go somewhere...and you could save another cats life by adopting one. They have older cats as well as kittens, and they so desperately need the love and compassion of another. Your memories of Tiger will always be with you. That part never dies! Thank you for a lovely review!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

It took me three years, but I did adopt another. A co-worker actually got her from the humane society; but because she really wanted a Siamese, she never bonded with her. I found out that they were trying to find a home for her, and I knew right away, without even seeing her, that I wanted her. There are pictures of her on the second page of my photos. She is solid black with green eyes, and her name is Mia. She is so absolutely perfect in every way … the most loving cat that I have ever had.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'll take a look - I simply love cats! Feel free to look into my photos, as well. I've discovered I have three "hams" for cats! ; )

[Robert Trakofler]

awesome picture and even more awesome word for describing a cat has to look that one up:) in truth do they ever do more than that sort of motion except of course when its dinner time...

[Kelly Scheppers]

My cats rally at dinner time, and they know exactly when it is! They're already there - in the kitchen...waiting for me. Thanks so much, Robert. How's the restaurant business?

[Robert Trakofler]

busy slow busy then slow but my cat keeps me company at the restaurant when its slow:)