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Backs of the Bound

i’ve been building a library in the loft where backs of the bound gaze down upon me wondering who will i pursue and fondle through next

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Stephen Kilmer

Date: 9/4/2013 8:17:00 PM

Ah yes the love of books. How could we survive without them. I had 5000 at one time and lost them to nefarious fellow. But I keep buying and reading. Great poem. You make the point to easily with so few word. God given talent. ~Kilmer

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 8/31/2013 1:51:00 PM

I love this poem. This personification of the books in your library is wonderful. Great write!

Lori Hopkins
Date: 9/3/2013 6:02:00 PM

Thank you Jon! i love my books~

Christine Phillips

Date: 8/27/2013 6:53:00 PM

Nice symbolic elements are demonstrated in this poem. Nice work.

Lori Hopkins
Date: 8/28/2013 9:08:00 AM

thankyou ~

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/23/2013 8:32:00 AM

A mesmerizing little piece imagining the backs of the bound gazing down ... awesome

Lori Hopkins
Date: 8/23/2013 9:09:00 AM

thankyou :) they are my little pretties if you will, as i have decided on "Wicked" hehehee ~lori

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/18/2013 2:34:00 PM

Hi Lori, I read all the poems on your wall I am not disappointed... hope you find the right book, pursue one that will keep you fondling it all the time you need the thought... xox~ LINDA

Lori Hopkins
Date: 8/19/2013 2:54:00 PM

thank you and how flattered i am !!!