Listen to the Warm

Listen to the Warm

 

 

 

 

 

I listen to the warm.

It centers me and makes me whole.
It reminds me
that I was someone’s daughter,

that someday

I’ll become an author of a book,
the one that stirs within my consciousness

whenever I listen to the warm.

Whenever I find myself

caught in the quiet of a rain soaked day,
lonely for places I’ll never go

…like Schenectady, or Paris.

 

 

Author's Note

I took a quote from this poem and titled it, “In the Quiet”, which I posted in March of last year. And on another note, one of my favorite poets, Rod McKuen, titled a book of poetry by the very same title...just in case you took notice!

Reviews

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Sorry, Kelly, did know him...Soldiers who want to be heroes...of course. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, now I'm the one in the dark! I wasn't familiar with the title, but I looked it up! The books I have were bought throughout the early eighties, his earlier work. Thank you so much, Rudi!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Beautiful little poem, Kelly. I don't know the poet but I'll look him up. Well done. :) Rudi

[Kelly Scheppers]

...please do, and let me know what you think!

[sL]

I love the personification of the warm. I love the idea of listening to the warm and reflecting.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for reading, E.J.!

[sirA]

Great poem! I love how it says that the warm centers you and makes you whole. Awesome picture, by the way.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...makes you wish you could curl right up in there, doesn't it? Thank you so much for your review!

[terry smith]

I like to do crosswords in bed on rainy days...but writing would be good too!! listening to the rain can cleanse the soul leaving you free to write what you truly feel.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I like to Write and do some baking, or watching some old movies all snuggled up on the couch. I love to cook too, and have the windows steamed up by a big pot of Chili! Thanks, Terry!

[terry smith]

or home made soup with a loaf of crusty bread...I used to draw on the steamed up windows too:D

[Kelly Scheppers]

...crusty bread is the best! ...nice and warm, just out of the oven...or just sliced works for me!

[terry smith]

next rainy day I am doing just that and thinking of you! :D

[Kelly Scheppers]

...me too, you! ; )

[Autumn Lyric]

Beautiful write, expressions of warmth. Love the pic, too! :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, LaShaye. Wouldn't it be great to have a window seat like that?

[Autumn Lyric]

Great place to write and daydream :-) In the company of friends...

[Alfred Kukitz]

Much needed by my eyes and heart. You can go to Paris just don't drive. In the space of a whistle I am joined with you in the warm.

Love,
Al

[Kelly Scheppers]

...how wonderful to have your company...thank you, Alfred!

[Alfred Kukitz]

Your surprise is coming!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... I was introduced to the poetry of
Rod McKuen in my twenties. I was introduced to your
poetry a half a century later. Your poem sums up my
present feelings about life... "Listen to the warm".
"caught in the quiet of a rain soaked day, lonely for
places I'll never go", weeping for lost love...
discovering the comfort of renewed love...
Truly you are the quintessential poet of our time.
as ever, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

My mother would always buy me two or three books every Christmas and for my birthday, and I had her sign each one with a little message inside. They bring me comfort to this day, for I have the books scattered about throughout my home on tabletops and shelves. Thank you for a most lovely review, Pat! I deeply appreciate every word.

[Dream Weaver]

Profoundly illuminating, t'was nothing short of idyllic... great stuff Cali...

[Ruth]

Nice to feel this piece...giving character to warmth is both reassuring and cosy to dwell on, thank you for warming my spirits xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

..as you do mine, Poppy! Thank you for the warmth of your presence!

[R Smith]

If you are not the author of a book of your poetry soon I will find a publisher and make him print you, your poems as always are astoundingly beautiful :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

What a sweetheart you are...thank you, Richard!