Vijay Pandit | + Follow Poet |
Free verse | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

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

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2019

Please Login to post a comment

Angela Crabtree Date: 12/2/2020 4:56:00 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 :) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/12/2020 5:39:00 PM a very belated on this top win from Brian!! Much enjoyed this one. Login to Reply

Charlie Smith Date: 2/7/2019 11:28:00 AM If content is not the subject of conversation, what does it matter? Good metaphor Vijay, congratulations... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/7/2019 3:46:00 PM Thank you Charlie..much appreciate your visit and comments.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 2/7/2019 9:54:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/7/2019 3:45:00 PM Thank you sharing a true life story that is quite so meaningful. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser Date: 2/5/2019 4:26:00 PM Well penned; too bad they don't enjoy reading them, too. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/7/2019 3:44:00 PM Thank you MLK.

Brandy Nicole Date: 2/4/2019 1:11:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/4/2019 2:32:00 PM You are so very kind..always a smile in your feedback. Many thanks, Brandy.

Joseph May Date: 2/3/2019 6:19:00 PM I guess it's fair to say they only judge a book by its cover..Nicely penned Vijay.. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/4/2019 2:32:00 PM Yes..true. Thank you Joseph.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/3/2019 4:38:00 PM thanks for your sweet reply below. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/4/2019 2:33:00 PM Thank for the return visit.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/3/2019 4:11:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/4/2019 2:33:00 PM Appreciate the feedback...many many thanks, Connie.

Silent One Date: 2/3/2019 11:22:00 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... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/3/2019 2:56:00 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. Date: 2/3/2019 11:04:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/3/2019 2:51:00 PM Glad you saw some truth in the moments I captured..many thanks Alexis. Appreciate your visit and comments.

Nette Onclaud Date: 2/3/2019 10:22:00 AM vijay, grreat show of pretense capturing the need for glam , not book pleasure... wonderfully quilled.. huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/3/2019 2:49:00 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 Date: 2/3/2019 9:02:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/3/2019 2:47:00 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 Date: 2/2/2019 5:25:00 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. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/3/2019 2:45:00 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 Date: 2/2/2019 12:27:00 PM VJ You nailed impressionism to the wall! Your creative conception has definitely Impressed me! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/2/2019 4:27:00 PM Thank you for your visit and comments, Chuck..appreciate, as always.

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 2/2/2019 9:00:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/2/2019 4:26:00 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 Date: 2/1/2019 9:58:00 PM A cheeky little dig at the low high arts set, nicely done, Vijay. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/2/2019 7:38:00 AM Thank for the visit and kind remarks..many thanks Lawrence.

Brandy Nicole Date: 2/1/2019 4:35:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/2/2019 7:37:00 AM Appreciate your visit and comments, as always, Brandy..many many thanks.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/1/2019 2:15:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/2/2019 7:36:00 AM Thank you Carolyn..much appreciate your visit and comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 2/1/2019 12:12:00 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! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/1/2019 2:15:00 PM You are so right about a book on relativity. Many thanks for your visit and comments my friend.

Heidi Sands Date: 2/1/2019 11:39:00 AM Great poem Vijay! I enjoyed this :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/1/2019 2:14:00 PM Thank you Heidi..appreciate your comments, as always.

Paul Callus Date: 2/1/2019 11:36:00 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 Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/1/2019 2:14:00 PM So true. I agree..thanks Paul. Appreciate your visit and comments. Regards.

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/1/2019 8:34:00 AM Well written Vijay, I suppose those in your last stanza won't even turn a page. Tom. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 2/1/2019 9:15:00 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.