The Afterglow

The Afterglow

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers



 the afterglow

 

 

 

…he reads me like a book,

like the legerdemain

of a magician…

he gets me

with all the precision

of a stephen king novel,

leaving me in the afterglow

of a perfect storm….

 

 

 

 photography by Victor Bauer

 

 

© 2015 Kelly Scheppers


Author's Note

Kelly Scheppers
I don't smoke, but I like using the reference of it in my work.

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Aha! so his conjuring skills have been described so perfectly here.Such a perfect imagery you have conjured.His comparison with a magician tells me how far can your imagination run , taking examples from the skills and activities in the real world around.
I loved this and loved the picture too:)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

...ahh yes, there's magic in those hands! Thank you, Breezy!
Beautiful artwork and amazing words dear Kelly. You create a place where the perfect storm is acceptable. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

...thank you, John. It is always a pleasure to have you here!
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

You are welcome Kelly.
Girl you smoke, sizzle, and sear!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

Lol, you charm me...thank you!
Kelly... beautiful slight of hand...
cunning and artful... the trickery
of seduction. You are a mystery
of enchantment. truly, Pat

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

You are ever so kind, Pat...thank you!
Beautifully worded... loved it!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

I almost missed you, thanks Aaron! ....goodnite!
Very clever girlie, love the metaphor and your words with that image just Stunning!!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

...thank you, Sereena...have a great time in Disney!!
What a great comparison Kelly - very inventive and fun.
Oh to be but a lowly bookmark in this novel ! ;))
Great write my friend.


Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

...thank you so much, Anto! x
You chose the perfect image to go with this thought provoking, romantic write, Kelly. It is full of tenderness and deeply rooted love which make the whole thing 'smokin' in my book. Just wonderful!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

I had a book graphic to go with this, until I found this art piece by Victor Bauer, which literally .. read more
yes, those stephen king novels are likely to haunt us still, long after the read.

and those passionate moments linger long after the post-passion cigarette has burned itself out.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

I've never equated myself to a well known author before, but it seemed to fit the poem. Thank you, .. read more
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Kelly, You may not smoke but a lot of your writing does. The Stephen King reference leading up to the end line, "...of a perfect storm," nicely bookends the piece between the beautiful artwork and the clever ending. You keep mining that pit of loving emotions and coming up with gold. take care...dan

Posted 8 Years Ago


Kelly Scheppers

8 Years Ago

...wow, I wish we could put reviews in our library, cause THIS is a keeper! Thank you for this, Dan.. read more

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Added on June 9, 2015
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Tags: love, book, magician, stephen king, storm

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Kelly Scheppers
Kelly Scheppers

San Diego, CA



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