Null and Void

Null and Void

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers

Null and Void

 

 

 

the gravity

of your words

weigh upon me

like snow

on redwood trees.

 

you stifle

my resolve

with silence…

a droning hum

that extinguishes

the breath of me.






 

© 2025 Kelly Scheppers


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A short text made me think about all of the words I couldn’t carry… this is deep.
“the gravity
of your words
weigh upon me“ UPON ME MADAM!

Strong! I’m questioning all the things I've been through.
10/10

Posted 4 Weeks Ago


Kelly Scheppers

3 Weeks Ago

Thanks so much, Beren!
Impactful indeed. Short lines, imagery and tone all captured here. I sense a pain but also a strength in the Redwood Tree.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Thank you, Troy. I love your analogy. Nice to meet you!
toxic relationships ... yep ... they really do exist unfortunately .. the somber mood one might be in on the cusp of making a healthy decision to get out of Dodge .. i think this is a strong emotive poem .. universal and relatable
E.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Hello, Gene! It's been a while. I've missed you, my friend. Hope all is well!
Einstein Noodle

1 Month Ago

thannk you Ms. Legs .. i always miss you ;) i am well... lots on the plate these days but still dete.. read more
nothing comes across as beautiful as so few words saying so many things such as this the imagery and the feelings are wonderful :)

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Very much appreciate your being here, Robert. Thank you!
An intensely beautiful, romantic poem. The mention of Redwood is wonderful.
Just the right words.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Thank you dear Sami!
Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

You are welcome Kelley.
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MCS
Lovely imagery beautifully paired with your exquisite words, allowing the reader to feel this pain. Yet the tall, strong redwood offers a glimpse that one can survive.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Beautiful analogy of the redwood. Endearing review. Thank you, Mary.
Silence words can be so meaningful. I believe too many words, we do not need. I liked the meaning thoughts in the poetry. Thank you dear Kelly for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Thank you, John!
Coyote Poetry

1 Month Ago

You are welcome dear Kelly.
such words as these ... I doubt anyone could ever stifle your keenly tuned voice K

:)

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

...thank you, Ken! It's been a while. Good to see you!
Ken e Bujold

1 Month Ago

yes. was on an extended vacation in Singapore, Nov until just before Xmas. then just after I got bac.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Ken, I am so sorry to hear about your accident. I fully understand about the limited amount you can.. read more
Sounds like someone you might want to avoid.
Someone who would rather tear you down than build you up

Take care Kelly, you should be built up.- Dave

Posted 1 Month Ago


Kelly Scheppers

1 Month Ago

Thank you most kindly, Dave!

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Kelly Scheppers
Kelly Scheppers

San Diego, CA



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