Languid Sips of October

Languid Sips of October

 

 

I envelop what remains of your memory,

couching my discontent

within the facsimile of a smile…

as a plethora of days

transition themselves

into languid sips of October.

 

 

 

 

photography by Virginie Bocaert

 

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

This is indeed languid and follows the slow dreaming days of the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness. Which is as it should be.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, Ken. I appreciate the kindness!

[SmittyJas]

I LOVE YOU USES OF WORDS HERE THEY ARE SO POETIC.

[Autumn Lyric]

Brief but very powerful read. .. thank you for sharing.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, LaShaye!

[Ashira Macy]

The question is, is it better to remember or to try to forget? This was really beautiful. I loved the vivid imagery.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Ashira. I tried to save it for October, but....well, you know how it is! ; )

[daninstockholm]

This is an interesting read, the metaphors are a bit elusive, but very good! I love the way it's written.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Gee, however did I miss this? Sorry, Dan...and thank you!

[daninstockholm]

haha,, no worries,, and You're welcome!

[Anand Sehgal]

I envelop what remains of your memory,
couching my discontent
within the facsimile of a smile…

your words have won my heart ..

much love :)
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[Kelly Scheppers]

So good to see you, Anand! ...many thanks!

[J. J. Nightingale]

October .. The Month I was Married in ..long ago
Also the Month My Mother gave me up for adoption.
Many Octobers brought Joy...some pain

"within the facsimile of a smile"... My favorite line..
March on, smile, whether real, or painted/stitched on..
A smile will see you through.. the remindful days of October..

Speaks to me...............thank you.....

Jazz.

[Kelly Scheppers]

That it "spoke" to you - is my reward! Thank you, Jazz!

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome...and I love the painting !................Jazz

[Richard🖌]

Such is the beautifully apt picture of introduction, Kelly, that it is almost a poem, in itself.

I have always held onto a certain affinity for October, with the cool breezes, endless colors of leaves, the pervading sensations in lifting of spirits, the relaxing joy of impending days in Winter wonder; plus it is the month of my birth.

I, too, tend to forget that which lingers in the past of hurts and sorrows, spreading a winsome smile across the vestiges of pain, and why not? It beats dwelling on what can no longer be changed.

I, too, had rather sip the relaxing wine of October's coming ease.
Stunning, Dear Kelly … truly! ⁓ Richard

[Kelly Scheppers]

October is the onset of all the holidays to come, a reminder for us to gather up what is left of autumn, before winter sets in. I have your birthday on my radar...I promise it will not pass without recognition! Many thanks, Richard!

[Richard🖌]

In highest regard~*

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Kelly this is...beautiful. Such deep emotion in this...beautiful

[Kelly Scheppers]

How wonderful to see you, Lynn...thank you, I appreciate that!

[Adam Adams]

I kinda loving your new style of poetry. Just read your earlier few writes. Saw you're doin' something new with your art. Liked it! The poetry that you've come up with is very eye-catching & marvelous reading.. especially to me. You speak way enough in short & simplistic words. The title that you've chosen, of course once again, is beautiful... even at first when I read "Languid Sips Of October", my mind sighed with 'tis: "Languid Sips Of Summer/Winter".. because, I guess, every season has much memories; its own moments to be claimed with love & on & on. Here.. "Languid Sips Of October" is very "expressive" that's written in a very twisting way to portraying the fragrances of olden-days in wondrous life. What a beautiful imagery!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I lost my Dad in the month of October, so for me, this resonates that. But it can very well take on another meaning for the reader. I must say, I do like seeing the man behind the newspaper! Thank you, Adams!

[Adam Adams]

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. May God Bless You, Kelly!