Awakening

Awakening

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers

Awakening

 

 

 

the hush of morning

creeps clandestinely into

my stream of consciousness

 

with each cup of coffee

it rallies the effect

of a cigarette half smoked,

as a love unrequited.

 

 

photography by / Victor Bauer

© 2023 Kelly Scheppers


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I was drawn back to this bit by my melancholy muse while shuffling through the nostalgia filled morning in ragged bedroom slippers. I'm glad I stumbled upon it again. You write so wonderfully. I enjoyed.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

It was comprised by an early morning inspiration, and a cup of coffee. Thank you, Fabian!
The painting and the mood of the poem don't help my awakening. On the contrary, they encourage me to keep dreaming beautiful dreams.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

Thoughts of Hamlet are dancing in my head. Thank you, Laz!
See what I mean, Kelly... What a heart for poetry you have! Wow! How many times have I gotten through some small space of time just this way... I'm going to take a chance here and mention just one thing... When I taught, I told my students to avoid all adverbs as though they were poisonous to look at.


Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

Advice duly noted! Thank you so much, Vol! Hey, welcome to my page!
Vol

1 Year Ago

Ha! it's a very nice page, indeed.
a bittersweet poem... morning coffee with quiet surrounding....scattered thoughts, whatever comes to mind...one about a love not returned.... a lovely Brevity poem...thoughts very deep...
Beautiful!
Best, B

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

I'm finding my muse is more productive in the early morning hours as opposed to later in the evening.. read more
Betty Hermelee

1 Year Ago

Whatever works! You're very welcome Kelly
Best, B
Yes indeed, come the morn many of us myself included, take a short while to truly emerge from the effects of the night's slumber, so before the day enfolds begin the day, some liquid caffeine combined with a few inhales of nicotine encourages the endorphins to fire up ..

Brilliant broody brevity!!

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

Hello Tom! I wholeheartedly agree. Those endorphins never had it so good, to be fired up with some .. read more
Some of my best mornings were in the mountains, with the morning breeze teasing the coals beneath my coffee pot, as camp robber Jays flew amongst the chattering aspens.
You poem instantly reminded me of the poems l wrote on that trip.
Lovely poetry wonderful to read you.

Huggs, Trace

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

I bet the coffee tastes even better over a camp fire. What a joy to see you, Trace. Thank you so m.. read more
dear Kelly... someday I may need a "medical" cigarette to pass away quietly;
but until then I will "light up" when I drink Sumatra freshly brewed with a touch
of Love. Your poetry has sultry aromas from Mountain Tops. gently, Pat

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

Lol, I know you're not a flusey, my friend! I interpreted it correctly, thank goodness!
Patricia Wedel

1 Year Ago

Awesome 😎 you are so Super Sublime, my friend. We had Daffodil's blooming a few days ago in Virg.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

Aww, daffodil's! Is there a flower in existence that doesn't welcome spring with a pageantry of col.. read more
awwwwwwww ... how you do turn a word ... and leave the unrequited half to smoke (the half with all the good stuff) .. and steaming fresh brewed coffee ... up and at 'em eh!? there are good things to come ;)
E.
ps. i just read some of the other reviews .. funny how we see and hear

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

I love the early morning. I'd be lost without my coffee in hand, as I sit at my desk, reading and w.. read more
Einstein Noodle

1 Year Ago

thank the Lord you all are well ... your tale reminds me of the measles parties people had when i wa.. read more
I have never smoked . . . (I do 🔥 here & there a bit, but no smoke) and no matter how good coffee can smell, the taste is bitter. The only unrequited love I have is when I'm dreaming deeply & romantically only to awaken realizing I'm kissing my pillow.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

If the coffee's always bitter, you might be using too much or you simply need a better brand. I dri.. read more
Ooh Kelly u are talking my language ! I am not so naive as to preach the advantages of being a Smoker on a US Website - but u are indeed quite right - it is a similar 'hit' to having a nice Cup of Coffee. Well done I thought this Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

Posted 1 Year Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Year Ago

Thank you so much, Tony. Imagine that, I did good for never having smoked a single cigarette!

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Added on February 12, 2023
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