Sweet baby james

Sweet baby james

 

 

“The first of December

was covered with snow,

so was the turnpike

from Stockbridge to Boston…”

 

and my sweet baby james

played over and over again in my mind

from my second floor apartment

I was watering the propagation

of succulents,

wondering what Cape Cod looks like

in snow

 

wondering if your flat-bed ford

ever made it through

another winter

 

if the cold ever catches your breath

like that little black dress

Author's Note

I have on occasion taken lines from a favorite song and incorporated them into a poem. I hope you enjoy this one from James Taylor.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

JT = a favorite of all time & this song is precious. I also love to write poetry around the ideas of songs I wish I'd written myself, so this is the next best thing, huh? You add the perfect touches to flesh it out in your own unique style (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

He is a champion of song. I love to play his hits CD whenever it's raining or I'm feeling a little blue. Thanks, Margie!

[Isabella Ivy]

Luv. Luv. Luv this :) I.I.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Isabella!

[Isabella Ivy]

You're most welcome! :)

[Ken Simm.]

That song takes me so far back to days that I miss. It seems it does the same to you. A lovely, lovely write. And he misses that little black dress if it comes to that.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you for assuring me of that, Ken!

[m.s.early]

I would dare to impart that nothing caught his breath like that little black dress

[Kelly Scheppers]

I deeply appreciate having your affirmation on that, Matt...thank you!

[DIVYA]

if the cold ever catches your breath
like that little black dress

There's someone on my mind, a smile on my lips, as I go through my day. The conclusion is breathtaking. Felt so great to read.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love doing this kind of a poem, with a lyric from a song. That "little black dress" was the exclamation I needed. Thank you, Divya!

[DIVYA]

It was a pleasure, Kelly.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Nicely written. The last line was powerful. Tyfs

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you so much. You just know when it's right!

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You're most welcome :)

[andrew mitchell]

Immediately came to mind James Taylor. Nice work Kelly, meandering thoughts doing light chores humming a tune it's almost therapeutic.

[Kelly Scheppers]

How's it going, Andrew? I really appreciate your time and kindness. Take care, and thanks so much!

[andrew mitchell]

Unlike you guys up there battling the cold, we are stripped bare in the heat lol. all is well Kelly, thank you. Yes only my writes are silly madness for my muse lol

[Alessander]

wondering if your flat-bed ford

ever made it through

another winter

if the cold ever catches your breath

like that little black dress

Love the ending. Contrasts a rough masculine machine vs a more sensual feminine organic caress

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you so much! Nice to meet you!

[Ana Papaya]

Gorgeous. No more words today.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'll take them for all they're worth...thank you!

[Ana Papaya]

You are welcome. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful journey dear Kelly leading to perfect ending. Little black dresses are never forgotten. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

...bless you, John! Many thanks and best wishes!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Kelly.