A Needle's Eye

A Needle's Eye

 

She beseeched the night

to go passively,

to not allow his memory

to slip through her hands,

like a thread

through a needle's eye.

 

 

photography by Stefan Beutler

Reviews

[SmittyJas]

sweet saying linger in the heart of all who are in love with being in love.

[Matching Socks]

Beautiful. I just read Al's poem and can see the beautiful inspiration it was born of.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I was deeply touched when I read it, myself! How wonderful of you to say...thank you, Ana!

[Matching Socks]

You're welcome. :)

[Neville]

What an exquisite little gem we have here to be sure, brimming over with emotion....All Good Things, N

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Neville. How wonderful for me, you enjoyed the brevity of my words!

[Shekinah2015]

So short yet so much. The picture fits apropos.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's gorgeous, isn't it? Thank you so much!

[Emily]

You say so much with so few words. I love the photo you chose for this poem as well. Great job!

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are so kind, Emily...thank you!

[Emily]

You're welcome! :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... when the thread goes through
the needle's eye... I feel a sense of peace.
I make a knot quickly so as to secure the
miracle of connection. As stitches continue
to embrace romantic sensations, an intermission
of passion paints a mural of devotion. A tapestry
of life starts with a thread through an opening of
opportunity. as ever... Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your analogy is as beautiful as your heart, Pat...thank you for being with me all these years, and for the gift of your friendship! Much love and many blessings!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... I am blessed to be a part of
poetic windfalls that touch our soul in
ways that inspire and encourage beauty
In every aspect of life. Your friendship is
priceless to me. truly... Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Very nice use of words Kelly. The head of a needle. A small exit and hard to find. I like the complete poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've had this as the title for my book, but I can't seem to envision what the cover should look like. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it, John! Thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

Would be a good title and you are welcome.

[J. K. Beach]

That's such a stunning picture, Kelly! I love how it flows like your words in my mind's eye. The image of a thread becoming unconnected from a needle's eye, that might otherwise have stitched her heart to his is just amazing writing... very nice work!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...nice analogy, Jeff! Thank you for such a lovely review!

[Lydia Shutter]

The flow of your words matches the flow of the dress in the graphic. Charming poetry! Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm delighted you enjoyed this one, Lydi...and the graphic. It makes me wish I had it on my living room wall!

[Alfred Kukitz]

Memorizing, enchanting, going beyond the skin of beauty. I stayed awhile letting the words and image wash over me. Here I gazed long into the transcendence of words until my mind and soul could hold no more.

Love,
Al

[Kelly Scheppers]

A most riveting compliment you give me, Alfred...thank you, darlin!

[Alfred Kukitz]

After Witnessing “Eye of the Needle”

she moved in midair
the gesticulations of her body
caused a spiral intonation

grace could be said only in the eye’s view
even an idiot could be awed
the poet though would melt into his awe
carried somewhere only his soul knows.