Cold Comes the Night

Cold Comes the Night

 

i remember when

my vertebrae responded to

the accordion of your fingertips

like a piano in the dark

awaiting a tempo

 

memories of you

ebb and wane

like colors in an autumn  sky

streaking across fields

of summers long forgotten

 

i sleep alone now

the moon is a voyeur

no breath upon my  skin

 

cold comes the night.

 

Reviews

[Kay]

Ah, the opening line is killer.. then the rest of the poem complimented it so well.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Kay. So wonderful to have you here!

[C. M. Miller]

How can something so stark, like an endless void, be so beautifully revealing?

[Kelly Scheppers]

If I'm lucky, it simply presents itself to me. Other times, I've got to dig a little deeper. Thank you for a beautiful review, Charles. Always a pleasure seeing you!

[emmajoy]

Oh Kelly, there is so much emotion in each and every phrase here, above.. Collecting thoughts for a bit... Yes, your feelings are there deep, deep down. Perhaps understood by some, but as differently as Winter and Summer. Your way of sharing this sadness, makes it more fragile, your touch delicate.

[Kelly Scheppers]

My dear Em, it's been so long! How wonderful to have you here, making me feel the warmth of your heart. I do hope the world has been kind, and that you are well. Take care, my sweet soul!

[emmajoy]

Thank you for answering, Kelly; is good to see you in the cafe. To share again. As to Life as with more than any, plenty of hiccups along the way But need defy the negatives as best can.. and - relax with words whenever possible. Take care, keep safe as safe you can. Please.

[Ken Simm.]

This is so much. So sensuous. so evocative. So lovely. I tingle.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am flattered to have garnished such a review, knowing I made you "tingle"...thank you most kindly, Ken!

[David Klay]

Such beauty in longing...

[Kelly Scheppers]

...good to see you you, David. Thank you!

[Will Neill]

I missed your writing Kelly so came and sought one out, I wasn't disappointed. Beautiful words (as always) Will.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think of you each and every time something new about "Titanic" comes into focus. Oh, how it mesmerizes me still to this day. Thank you, Will. My very best to you always!

[Will Neill]

I haven't seen you on facebook lately Kelly, I do hope Im not deleted from your friends list.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've been absent as of late. My car was totaled in an accident that was not my fault, and I'm still trying to get back to a new normal. I would never delete you...I promise! Thank you for always being there, Will. You and I go back quite a few years, and I appreciate the time and friendship!

[Will Neill]

Life has a way of throwing us curve balls Kelly, some we can catch and throw back others we drop and can never pick up again no matter how hard we try. Stay safe, keep writing those wonderful words. Take Care. Will

[Richard🖌]

Kelly Dear, I did not forget You 🤭

As usual, you select the most pertinent and appealing picture to grace the ambiance of your always excellently rendered poetry … the sheer beauty and quiet timbre of this one vividly swept me deep into your moment.
Your stunningly gripping metaphors stir every nuance of what it means to lose such enthrallments so indelibly precious that their memory is a sweet song of loneliness and yearning … nothing can possibly replaced them; except, cold, recurring nights.

Leave it to you, Dear Kelly, to bring such poignant sadness so vividly to life.
Unforgettably compelling poetry, indeed … thank You, Loveliness, for your always desired and welcomed poetic touch! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always felt blessed by being able to bring sadness so vividly to life. I believe it's an art, and cannot be taught. I think it stems from all those English compositions that I loved to write in ninth grade. I felt truly in my element, even then. Your kindness far exceeds anything I could ever say to express what your every word means to me. I am grateful, my friend. Ever so.

[Richard🖌]

Sigh, Kelly 🍂
While rereading your kindly appreciative sentiments, and thinking back upon the many we've shared across the years ⁓ I'm reminded how very much your gently warming touch is too oft missed. 🌾

[Einstein Noodle]

oh man .. such a beautiful sadness Legs! i absolutely love the spine played as an accordion .. it takes firm and practiced gentle squeezing to make the music .. great stuff ma'am! love finding new posts from you .. right here at the Cafe' ... fine stuff says i!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

My posts may be few and far between, but as long as I can muster a smile from hearing from you, I'm doing alright! Hugs my friend!

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya!

[Chris Shaw]

Your opening stanza is superb. I felt every movement of those finger tips running down my spine. We have contrasts here of how sensual and warm your feelings once were and now how cold your nights feel alone in your bed. Visually outstanding. Great stuff Kelly.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm always thrilled to have you here, Chris. You've come so far from when I first said hello. I'll always remember it! Thank you for your kindness.

[Dave Brown]

Does it ever get cold in San Diego?
I could go for that if you lived in Alaska or the Antarctic
How about "Lonely is the Night"
Just asking......)))))

[Kelly Scheppers]

Yes, it does get cold here, usually into the lower 40's at night, sometimes lower. I wasn't relatively speaking about the weather, though. Memories that ebb and wane can refer to the cold of pain and loneliness. That's basically what I was going for here. Thank you, Dave!

[Dave Brown]

Yes, I was just trying to be funny
sometimes I shouldn't
You must be getting warm by now, we have even got the occasional leaf taking a peak
Hope I didn't offend
Take care

[Kelly Scheppers]

No problem, Dave. Much appreciate the review!