Vijay Pandit Poet Free verse

Buying a Bestseller

At the crowded book store
People are lining up
Eying an autographed copy
Of a newly released bestseller.

Enthusing front of the line
Are the scholarly readers,
Critics, and the like:
Aspiring headline makers.

Some have read the reviews,
Some know author's bio.

Staging erudite conversations
Are members of book clubs.

Showing off signed copies
Are those of a special class.
They've just the spot
On their antique book cases--
Reserved for appearances.

February 1, 2019
Placed first in early February 2019 contest by Brian Strand

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Angela Crabtree December 2, 2020 at 4:56 PM I think a lot of people do wait for those signed copies from their favorite authors. I don't have the patience to wait in line. Excellent write, Vijay :)

Andrea Dietrich May 12, 2020 at 5:39 PM a very belated on this top win from Brian!! Much enjoyed this one.

Charlie Smith February 7, 2019 at 11:28 AM If content is not the subject of conversation, what does it matter? Good metaphor Vijay, congratulations... Vijay Pandit February 7, 2019 at 3:46 PM Thank you Charlie..much appreciate your visit and comments.

Jennifer Proxenos February 7, 2019 at 9:54 AM Hi Vijay, Congratulations on your win with such a very well penned poem. something i would like it share - my husband is an avid fisherman - on one of his trips with friends, the challenge was to catch a tigerfish which no one had luck with. On their way back some vendors were selling plaques with a mounted tigerfish to buy as a momentum of the area the were fishing in. One of them said I am going to buy one and say I won the contest! Needless to say, he is no more a friend! Poetry huts, JP Vijay Pandit February 7, 2019 at 3:45 PM Thank you sharing a true life story that is quite so meaningful. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser February 5, 2019 at 4:26 PM Well penned; too bad they don't enjoy reading them, too. Vijay Pandit February 7, 2019 at 3:44 PM Thank you MLK.

Brandy Nicole February 4, 2019 at 1:11 PM If your words were in a book, I would buy it. Just being honest. I enjoy reading your thoughts. Congratulations Vijay, on this win. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit February 4, 2019 at 2:32 PM You are so very kind..always a smile in your feedback. Many thanks, Brandy.

Joseph May February 3, 2019 at 6:19 PM I guess it's fair to say they only judge a book by its cover..Nicely penned Vijay.. Vijay Pandit February 4, 2019 at 2:32 PM Yes..true. Thank you Joseph.

Andrea Dietrich February 3, 2019 at 4:38 PM thanks for your sweet reply below. Vijay Pandit February 4, 2019 at 2:33 PM Thank for the return visit.

Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2019 at 4:11 PM If a book doesn't interest me I will never read it or buy it no matter what a best seller it may be. There will always be those that love and live to impress. You convey this well in your poem Vijay! : )xxoo Vijay Pandit February 4, 2019 at 2:33 PM Appreciate the feedback...many many thanks, Connie.

Silent One February 3, 2019 at 11:22 AM This could have a deeper meaning, if it was used as a metaphor, but some may not get it... However, a great write about books... Vijay Pandit February 3, 2019 at 2:56 PM Yes..metaphorically speaking.. some of these buyers represent those who like the spotlight..and do things so others will perceive them a certain way. Many thanks Silent One.

Alexis Y. February 3, 2019 at 11:04 AM Hi Vijay, You did a good job on "why" a person might buy a bestseller very well. I haven't bought physical book in a long time. I read e-books these days. I enjoyed the read:-)Alexis Vijay Pandit February 3, 2019 at 2:51 PM Glad you saw some truth in the moments I captured..many thanks Alexis. Appreciate your visit and comments.

Nette Onclaud February 3, 2019 at 10:22 AM vijay, grreat show of pretense capturing the need for glam , not book pleasure... wonderfully quilled.. huggs Vijay Pandit February 3, 2019 at 2:49 PM Yes you are right..this poem does capture the pretense of some. Many thanks for your visit and kind remarks, Nette.

Berteena Harmony Of The Soul February 3, 2019 at 9:02 AM Some books never read. They sit there on the shelf gathering dust, but we already know the author’s heart inside of them. Someday, we will hold one of your books in our hands and honor your name with glory. Well done, my friend. Berteena Vijay Pandit February 3, 2019 at 2:47 PM I thank you for the splendid sentiments my friend. Your creative spirit shines. Many thanks for the visit and comments, Berteena. Looking forward to reading your poetry.

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2019 at 5:25 PM Can you imagine being at your own book signing? I think it's one of the poet's dreams! to be a huge hit!! I tried being a book club member years ago but that club just wasn't meant to be. Anyway, your poetry is inspiring some great comment here! I buy books myself mainly by what I read on the book cover. If I skim it and like what I am seeing, I will buy it regardless of whether it's best seller or not. Vijay Pandit February 3, 2019 at 2:45 PM I am content writing broken pieces here and there..they do speak to me. I picture you as an accomplished writer of many dimensions. Many thanks for your comments, Andrea.

Chuck Melugin February 2, 2019 at 12:27 PM VJ You nailed impressionism to the wall! Your creative conception has definitely Impressed me! Vijay Pandit February 2, 2019 at 4:27 PM Thank you for your visit and comments, Chuck..appreciate, as always.

Besma Riabi Dziri February 2, 2019 at 9:00 AM I do identify with your poem of books! A long story of love for books. to belong to a time when books were tremendously valued and enjoyed.. the golden age of Reading! I used to devour books! For the time being, time is devouring me! I keep reading a few pages of many a book at a time, and never could I finish one! Buying books is my immense pleasure and cure even though I don't read them wholly! So much pleased reading your beautiful and meaningful poem dear Vijay. My deepest regards. Blessings Vijay Pandit February 2, 2019 at 4:26 PM Books are treasures..to be shared..read..heard. But we don't get to it all. Many thanks for your thoughtful analysis, Besma. Always a pleasure to read your feedback.

Lawrence Sharp February 1, 2019 at 9:58 PM A cheeky little dig at the low high arts set, nicely done, Vijay. Vijay Pandit February 2, 2019 at 7:38 AM Thank for the visit and kind remarks..many thanks Lawrence.

Brandy Nicole February 1, 2019 at 4:35 PM Those that show off a bestseller in their home, just to impress others- truly are not worthy of such a purchase. Shame on them for even doing so. Most enjoy buying book of simplicity. (At least it will be opened) You have expressed this perfectly. ~ Brandy Vijay Pandit February 2, 2019 at 7:37 AM Appreciate your visit and comments, as always, Brandy..many many thanks.

Carolyn Devonshire February 1, 2019 at 2:15 PM Sadly, it's true that some people buy best sellers just to display them to impress visitors to their homes. I guess even the world of literature has its snobs. Well penned, my friend, and you cast attention on a topic rarely exposed. Hugs, Carolyn Vijay Pandit February 2, 2019 at 7:36 AM Thank you Carolyn..much appreciate your visit and comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 1, 2019 at 12:12 PM A profound analysis of the psychology of the readers and the reasons they lead them to buy a bestseller! Excellently portrayed dear, Vijay! Certainly a book on relativity could never become a bestseller! Vijay Pandit February 1, 2019 at 2:15 PM You are so right about a book on relativity. Many thanks for your visit and comments my friend.

Heidi Sands February 1, 2019 at 11:39 AM Great poem Vijay! I enjoyed this :) Vijay Pandit February 1, 2019 at 2:14 PM Thank you Heidi..appreciate your comments, as always.

Paul Callus February 1, 2019 at 11:36 AM I would rather they bought a humble book of mine out of the love of reading, than buying a bestseller just to appear erudite! Regards // paul Vijay Pandit February 1, 2019 at 2:14 PM So true. I agree..thanks Paul. Appreciate your visit and comments. Regards.

Tom Cunningham February 1, 2019 at 8:34 AM Well written Vijay, I suppose those in your last stanza won't even turn a page. Tom. Vijay Pandit February 1, 2019 at 9:15 AM Yes--you are right..they don't turn a page. Recently I donated a lot of books as I have downsized..and wondered aloud why I bought some ..that I never read. Many thanks Tom.