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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kilmer Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 8:17 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
Cavanaugh Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 1:51 PM
I love this poem. This personification of the books in your library is wonderful. Great write!
Hopkins Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Thank you Jon! i love my books~
Phillips Avatar
August 27, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Nice symbolic elements are demonstrated in this poem. Nice work.
Hopkins Avatar
August 28, 2013 at 9:08 AM
thankyou ~
Anglesey Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 8:32 AM
A mesmerizing little piece imagining the backs of the bound gazing down ... awesome
Hopkins Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 9:09 AM
thankyou :) they are my little pretties if you will, as i have decided on "Wicked" hehehee ~lori
A   Avatar
August 18, 2013 at 2:34 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
Hopkins Avatar
August 19, 2013 at 2:54 PM
thank you and how flattered i am !!!
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