Tomato with Basil

tomato with basil

 

 

 

my soul is wintering,

seeking refuge

from unhurried days

in the turning of pages

of a Hemingway novel,

finding solitude and calm

in the slow revolutions

of a spoon

frequently stirred

in a cup

of tomato with basil.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Vol]

Kelly,
Men are so funny... First to mind... "KELLY!" Whoa, what a picture!
But that's not why I'm here. I can't think of few things finer than a quiet cottage, warm and well-stocked to winter in, to do that with two, to winter over in a safe place... But wait, you know, it's not even that... I think it sounds like a time where there is nothing that NEEDS to be done, a time of no worries, no needs, and unhurried days. When I was only 19 I spent my last summer before real life just like that in my grandfather's cottage. No car, no job, and in love with the girl who would become the mother of my two boys. Elon Musk could not buy what that was like... Nor could i.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good to see you, Vol! I've missed you. Thank you so much for stopping by.

[Vol]

Kelly,
I've missed you, as well... things have been iffy since my mom went into hospice for 2.5 years, then Christmas, and great grand dughter... Cataract surgery...Im hopingI'm in for some boring time. ISo ninceto "heaar your voice," again!
Vol

[Dara]

Your beautiful poem is just the anecdote I needed as I watch my little town in NC get pummeled by snow.
Lovely as this powdery mix is, we know it will be days before anyone can safely leave the house.
Thank you for sharing another one of your mesmerizing writes. They always leave such a warm fuzzy feeling behind. :-)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It seems like January is going out like a lion! Be safe and think warm thoughts of spring. Let's hope it doesn't tarry too long to get here! Thank you for your presence here, my friend. And the smile you give me!

[Pete]

your words are warming. sounds like a great recipe for peacefully relaxing in this winter chill. now at least i know what i'm having for lunch.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, hey Pete! How's it going? I bet you're excited for the PATRIOTS making the Superbowl. I was thrilled to see Phillip Rivers make a comeback for the Colts. He's my favorite QB, and now since the CHARGERS are in LA, I have no team to rally behind. Oh well, good luck to you, my friend!

[Pete]

going well thanks. what a turnaround huh?! pats are playing great football. surprised you haven't jumped on the drake maye bandwagon yet?!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I get it. Slow revolutions and unhurried days. Retirement makes me want to use that spoon and stir faster.
I think I need hurried...slow isn't always good for some of us.
This is a gem of a metaphor. Hank, my cat, just asked me why she never gets soup for her meal.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The "unhurried days" speak of the maddening rush of the holidays that finally come to an end in January. To relax with a good book, a cup of soup and a lap cat! My best to you and Hank. Stay warm and well, my friend!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I wonder if Ernest was a fan of that soup...Andy Warhol surely would have been.

a comfortable poem, Kelly. I love Hemingway....
but just a funny thought...
When I saw the title, I immediately thought of one of my all time favorite actors, Basil Rathbone, the real Sherlock Holmes.
Bring me my soup, Watson.
j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love the insight you delivered here, J. Your presence truly makes my day! Thank you!

[Ken Simm.]

Warm and cosy feel to this, with a hint of melancholy with the basil.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love cooking with basil! It's great with roast chicken, and "Progresso" puts it in their tomato soup. Food for the soul never tasted better. Thank you so much, Ken!

[Michael Sun Bear]

Oh this is classic Kelly; I think I would have recognized this as yours even had it been offered up anonymously. You have a way of taking familiar objects, familiar activities and in a simple way that is somehow magic, with so few words evoke a bigger story. But even more importantly,for me, you strongly evoke MOOD. I love this.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Now, that's a compliment to keep me warm in a cold world! Thank you, MIchael. You've made my day!

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi kelly
what a lovely way to immerse yourself in such a great book while the inclement weather shrouds us in cold, ice, fog and snow… and i love tomato soup with basil….
love your work!
warmly
B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Betty. The warmth of your presence is always most welcoming to see!

[Betty Hermelee]

You are most welcome Kelly, nice to see you at the Cafe!😊
Warmly
B🌷

[red93]

Love this Kels, so brief but holds so much meaning. And if not Tomato, how about Cream of Mushroom - also delicious. Another Meisterwerk from The Mistress of Minimalism ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love using cream of mushroom as a sauce for chicken, and sauteing mushrooms with broccoli. On cold wintry days, nothing's better than a pot of homemade soup, eh? Thank you, Tony!

[red93]

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[Davidgeo]

You are a very clever lady.

The poetry is good too.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate both compliments!