For Sentimental Reasons

For Sentimental Reasons

            “My beer-drunk soul is sadder than all the Christmas trees

            of the world.”  - Charles Bukowski

 

 

another year has gone

leaving me to reflect upon

old acquaintances

and lovers

 

to transitorily  hypothesize

if you still wear baseball caps backwards

or read prose by Robert Frost

on nights when you can’t sleep

 

if you still smoke Marlboro cigarettes

and drive a red flatbed ford

that plays the static of talk radio,

and if on occasion

when the moon is full

 think of me

 

the dichotomy  of pros and cons

and the Irish in me agree

you were the one that got away

 

but on occasion,

a Cabernet Sauvignon

often relinquishes thoughts of you

for sentimental reasons.

 

Reviews

[red93]

Lovely melancholic and tinged with well- remembered and fulfilling lust, this is a super piece of Writing. Yes I guess we all do have one that got away - usually the one who was the best in bed - and Writers Cafe is the perfect space to miss them and celebrate them in fine style, as you have here Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lost loves and new years eve just seem to go hand in hand, don't they? So wonderful having your presence here, Tony. Thank you!

[Chris Shaw]

With the ending of one year and the commencing of another, it can be a time to reflect on what has gone before. Your thoughts here Kelly are tinged with sadness for the one who slipped through your fingers. This is really classy writing and I am so pleased to have read you today. Best wishes from the other side of the pond.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Chris. Best wishes to you and many blessings in the new year!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Kelly:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the sadness oozes out of this one, along with some memories that pour from the heart like good wine.

Sometimes I think about the one who got away. She crosses my mind often, for sentimental reasons of course.
I really like this poem....

[Kelly Scheppers]

There's something about old loves that I often gravitate to in writing. I am thrilled you enjoyed it, Jacob...for sentimental reasons.

[Betty Hermelee]

it's always a good thing to reminisce about those important persons in your life from a year or more ago. I like the images you create to go back to a certain period of time. it really sets the scene well. In the end though, after a glass of Cabernet, you come to realize that for sentimental reasons, you may "relinquish your thoughts".... well done. best, Betty

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have a habit of reminiscing, especially on New Years Eve, but who doesn't, right? So happy you enjoyed my first offering of the year, Betty. Thank you so much!

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Kelly. I loved the quotes and your thoughts.
"if you still smoke Marlboro cigarettes
and drive a red flatbed ford
that plays the static of talk radio,
and if on occasion
when the moon is full
think of me"
I did love the above lines. I still like the talk radio, quiet night with the moon above. Thank you, dear friend, for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, John. Many blessings my friend!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome, dear Kelly.