Play It Again, Sam

...a nod to Casablanca and love

Play it Again, Sam

 

 

 

You were my first love.

Like the black and white version

of Casablanca,
there was nothing better.

I overlooked your imperfections

of leaving towels  on the bathroom floor

and shaving gel on the pedestal sink

…and the Merlot stain

that discreetly laid beneath

the potted philodendron,
from the night we christened every room

of our brownstone apartment
when you said you had to have me
“right then and there.”

Like the black and white version

of Casablanca,

the fog imminently clears

and my heart instinctively rewinds

to the melodrama of you and me

 

 

 “…play it again, Sam”

Author's Note

I wanted to write something in keeping with the Hollywood classic feel to it. I have another coming after this one, sure to entertain!

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a great romantic poem well-crafted in the Casablanca tradition. I'm not even into romantic poems, but this one swept me up & carried me away, as if I were dancing in heels (never!) You use great details & the italicized quote is perfect -- kinda animalistic, kinda sexist & demanding, but back then, we girls thought brusque macho men were the cat's meow. I always wondered what my older sisters ever saw in John Wayne, for example. Anyhow, as you can see, your poem has immersed me! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always loved how men wore those long overcoats and a fedora, but it would be hard to imagine John Wayne that way. Lol, I just automatically think of him with a horse! ...thanks, Margie!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... "We'll always have Paris"... is the ultimate line...
until you wrote your poem, Kelly. Amazing attraction results in
sizzling lines. truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, my fine feathered friend!

[Patricia Wedel]

Kelly... we miss your poetry... you must have been sent to earth with a sense of beauty where flowers and birds abide. dearly, Pat

[John the Baptist]

I hope that next one is as good as this one. Liked the way the memories were sandwiched between the references to Casablanca. Also liked the sudden erotic buildup at the end of verse 3. Indeed, there was nothing better than Casablanca, especially the La Marseillaise scene.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's truly a classic, and no matter how many times I've seen it, I always watch it again. Thanks so much, John!

[Robert Trakofler]

lovely lusty lascivious lines dear Kelly i'm blushing a bit:) you have my full attention i wasnt a huge fan of Casablanca but im a fan of this:)

[Kelly Scheppers]

You really know how to flatter a lady...thank you, Robert!

[Crowley]

Bravo...this was exceptional. I love the theme and the depth that it pulls you into. In my head I heard movie reels. Love, the golden age of movies and that need. Perfect.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hey my friend, how's it going?

[Crowley]

It going, taking things a day at a time. It’s been busy. Thanks for asking!

[Chris Shaw]

Casablanca, an all time classic. How I loved that film and still do. Black and white nostalgic Hollywood. You capture the urgency so well here of that burning passion when two fall head over heels.. I also like the detail of the imperfections which are endearing at the height of romance which later can become an irritant. Very nicely conveyed Kelly. Somehow I missed this one when you first posted. Pleased I found it now. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

I just love meeting people who are crazy about the old classics as I am. Nothing can warm up a chilly day better. Ok, maybe a pot of chili, but nothing else. ; ) Thanks so much, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Those old films are like a comfort blanket Kelly. A quality that seems to be lost in current times:)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think the black and white productions in those days gave a greater sense of feel to the movie era. You stepped out in class, and you knew it!

[Chris Shaw]

So right. They just had an edge to them :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I can't imagine Casablanca in color...or Bogey!

[Chris Shaw]

No ooooo. It has to be black and white. Colour would wreck it. It would take the sharp focus away :)

[Fran Marie]

Nothing like the old noir classics ..black n whites for the telling drama.. I like the way this is set up ..you capture the essence of a bygone era..nicely done.Kelly...

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thanks, Fran. I appreciate it!

[Dave Brown]

I used to (still do) enjoy those old classics
This nicely captures the mood
Dave B

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love old movies. The black and whites were the best, weren't they? Thanks so much, Dave!

[Lorry]

Ah, when cigarette smoke was allowed to get in our eyes. Can you imagine how s**t that movie would be with them vaping and drinking kale shakes. Kale? Try cardboard, it tastes better. And remember, if you see a vapist, it's okay to punch them. It's allowed. 😀
They don't make em like they used to.
Ps, sorry. Got caught in grumpy old git mode. 😀

[Kelly Scheppers]

I prefer my kale with mashed potatoes. I've been eating it all my life, but I've never tried it in a shake. Thank you for the read, Lorry!