Awakening

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

Reviews

[FGFRANKLIN]

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.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was comprised by an early morning inspiration, and a cup of coffee. Thank you, Fabian!

[Laz K.]

The painting and the mood of the poem don't help my awakening. On the contrary, they encourage me to keep dreaming beautiful dreams.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thoughts of Hamlet are dancing in my head. Thank you, Laz!

[Vol]

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.

[Kelly Scheppers]

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

[Vol]

Ha! it's a very nice page, indeed.

[Betty Hermelee]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm finding my muse is more productive in the early morning hours as opposed to later in the evening. I'm thinking it must be the coffee! Lol, thank you, Betty!

[Betty Hermelee]

Whatever works! You're very welcome Kelly
Best, B

[Tom]

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!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hello Tom! I wholeheartedly agree. Those endorphins never had it so good, to be fired up with some french roast! Great review. Thank you for the smile today!

[Trace]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

I bet the coffee tastes even better over a camp fire. What a joy to see you, Trace. Thank you so much!

[Patricia Wedel]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

Sounds good to me, Pat! Thank you for being here!

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Kelly … I meant to say… “I light up” when I drink Sumatra Coffee. I never smoke .. Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

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

[Patricia Wedel]

Awesome 😎 you are so Super Sublime, my friend. We had Daffodil's blooming a few days ago in Virginia. Spring is singing “Let me Bloom”…. gently, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Aww, daffodil's! Is there a flower in existence that doesn't welcome spring with a pageantry of color?

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love the early morning. I'd be lost without my coffee in hand, as I sit at my desk, reading and writing and watching the day unfold. All three of us just got over Covid. Boy, what a trip that was, all of us sick at the same time. It's a wonder the cats weren't sneezing and coughing! Lol, oh well, all is back to normal now. Thank you Gene, for always making my day!

[Einstein Noodle]

thank the Lord you all are well ... your tale reminds me of the measles parties people had when i was a very young child. my kids got them one at a time ... so sad to see them in such discomfort with little releif to be given ... happy happy happy you and yours are well ... i am a morning person also ... two cupa s and then i start the day .. usually ...

[C. M. Miller]

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.

[Kelly Scheppers]

If the coffee's always bitter, you might be using too much or you simply need a better brand. I drink Dunkin' Donuts med. roast I buy at the store. I've never smoked either. Can't say I ever woke up kissing my pillow, but maybe all you need is a good cup of coffee! Lol, thanks Charles!

[red93]

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 ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Kelly Scheppers]

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