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

[Dave Brown]

few words
big impact
Beautiful image
it is interesting how influential the female is in poetry and especially in art (painting)
I don't think a male substitution here would come close to having the same impact
Or perhaps it's just that I am of the wrong gender

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think you've got something there, Dave. Most of the art you see is female. For me personally, I think a woman snares the attention more than a male would. Thank you so much!

[Pete]

you keep getting better and better. so powerfully poignant. and here i was thinking that women only smoke in bed after conjugation ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've never smoked, but I drew my inspiration from this artwork. I think more men smoke after sex than women do. I'm more inclined to raid the frig, but that's just me! Thanks, Pete!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Kelly. I am loving the alliteration in this two stanza brevity. I am neither a coffee drinker or a cigarette smoker but can imagine the effects of not having the full package, so to speak. A cigarette half smoked or love unrequited is certainly not my cup of tea. Your chosen artwork really compliments your poetry so well. Have a lovely Valentine’s day dear poet.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think the artwork makes me look good! Lol, I mean, even the cigarette smoke looks smooth, right? Thanks so much, Chris! Happy Valentine's my friend!

[Dara]

“The hush of morning creeps clandestinely” Your poem is so intriguing right from the start and the finish leaves me feeling nostalgic. The image gives me an urge to puff on a cigarette ( not inhale) and let my mind wander wistfully, remembering past loves and a life well lived. Another stunning write dear Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

My day is now complete! Thank you, Dara! ...and Happy Valentine's Day!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Wow what a beautiful write ! Well done

Fave lines
‘of a cigarette half smoked,
as a love unrequited.’


Did you also do the painting it’s fantastic

Reminds me of a French girl in the sixties

[Kelly Scheppers]

How I wish I could paint! The artist here is Victor Bauer. I drew my inspiration from it. Isn't it gorgeous? Thank you, Julie. So kind of you!

[AYVID N]

A poem to read and read again. A certain sensuality to it and I loved the cigarette half smoked!
Lovely artwork too.
I loved every aspect of this poem, totally. ❤

[Kelly Scheppers]

Much love and light, Divya. Thank you for your presence here!

[AYVID N]

Your poetry is always wonderful to read.
You are most welcome, dear Kelly. Much love to you too!

[Lorry]

I just had my first cup of coffee in four days after having the winter vomiting bug. Still can't taste much, but certainly hit the spot.
I remember those halfsmoked thoughts too, and maybe even hazily filled requited dreams too 😊

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for your visit, Lorry. It's good to see you. So glad to hear you're feeling better!

[MomzillaNC]

"the hush of morning
creeps clandestinely"

Terrific imagery.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for your presence, which is much appreciated!

[MomzillaNC]

y v w

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I hate cigarettes but I really liked this poem. And I'm not much of a coffee drinker as well but I totally get the allure and joy of it having once been a heavy coffee drinker in the past. Excellent work Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The warmth of your words thrill me, Carlos, on this dreary morning. Thank you ever so much for your visit!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

and thank you for sharing your alluring art in words with us here. Continued success in your writing journey and never doubt in your creative heart. CLE