Even the Willow Weeps

Even the Willow Weeps

 

Our kitchen talks

have long been said.

Novels by Stephen King,

long read.

The variegated ivy

is sitting still

upon a weathered sill.

 

The hands of time

perpetually sweep

a myriad of days.

 

Even the willow weeps.

Reviews

[Neville]

there is a beautiful melancholy woven throughout this page that is indeed strong enough to make even a strong man bow down and weep .. I am so glad you caught me earlier kelly .. I would not have wanted to miss this my friend .. Neville

[Kelly Scheppers]

Nothing perpetuates melancholy or beauty like the Willow. Thank you most kindly, Nev!

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the willow trees dear Kelly. They have a haunting appearance. Stephen king quote is true.
"The hands of time
perpetually sweep
a myriad of days."
Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Always a pleasure, John. Many blessings to you and yours on this Thanksgiving Day!

[Coyote Poetry]

Happy Thanksgiving Day dear Kelly.

[red93]

So beautiful and haunting Kelly, a real tour de force. How stunningly you bring the Piece to its fabulous conclusion, without apparent effort. Really Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Tony. Your presence here is always such a thrill for me!

[red93]

Very kind of you to say Kelly - yr a Star yrself ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[John the Baptist]

The first verse lends a hint of darkness, with its mention of Stephen King novels. The rest of the poem is a contemplation of time and its effects. Perhaps we are being told that there is a feeling of sadness, even for bad times past. For why else would the willow weep?

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wrote this in memory of my sister. Those kitchen talks we had were in her kitchen, as were the ivy on the sill, and the books by her favorite author, Stephen King. I wanted to make mention of it all, now as I look back on the upcoming anniversary of what will be twenty-six years. That is why the willow weeps. Thank you for your insight and kindness. May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

weeping willows are so beautiful...we had a big one in our backyard up north.
the ivy stills, but the weeping willow still cries for what's no longer said.
Stephen King, long read, and long reads...The Stand, It, November 22, 1963.
I weep because time flies....especially now.
nicely imaged...
j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I totally agree, Jacob. The willow has always been such a favorite with me, the way in which its branches hang low, as if it were grieving for what is lost. Time is ever fleeting...perhaps the willow knows, too. Happy Thanksgiving my friend!