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Opened Book

You lifted me from the shelf Looked at my cover Made a judgment on what was inside Decided to spend some time You explored my thoughts Flipped through my pages Bent my corners Underlined my words Dampened my paper with your tears Pondered me Laughed along my lines I felt loved Understood Appreciated I heard you sigh Oh how I enjoyed our time together The smell of your coffee The rhythmic sound of your breathing The feel of your hand caressing my pages You closed my protective cover Smiled Placed me on your coffee table Close at hand I gladly wait To spend more time With you my friend. I have always thought the books I have read have felt like friends. I have a hard time discarding books, I am even more loyal with friends. Being here at the soup has blessed me with many new friends, I thank you all for removing me from the shelf and taking time to read my pages.

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Richard D Seal

Date: 9/29/2013 5:38:00 PM

What was I saying about surreal lol Rick. as a book and a dear friend you are always a pleasure to read. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/18/2023 9:54:00 AM

Hi Richard, it seemsI missed this comment.

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 9/24/2013 12:28:00 AM

Hi Richard, are you okay? ...I love this poem, books as friends...mmmh...some books are just too deep and I tend to shy away from them but others I have re-read until they started complaining and I had to do repairs! Books can indeed offer the comfort of a friend. Very well put. ps, I finally posted my first blog and my first article...thank you, for everything.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/24/2013 7:17:00 AM

Yes I read your blog and was moved by you posting my two poems. Then I was further moved by what is happening in your country. I soup mailed you Vicky.

Vesna Kovrlija

Date: 9/23/2013 11:54:00 PM

I agree with you. Great poem!

Wendy Meyer

Date: 9/22/2013 12:35:00 PM

...thank you for this piece...my love affair with books has stepped up to the next level...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2013 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Wendy, what a nice comment!

Red Fiery

Date: 9/22/2013 9:17:00 AM

You should know that ur special...this is a special write..I can never get tired of reading your poems...cheers !

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2013 1:02:00 PM

Thanks Red, you are sweet!

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/22/2013 8:10:00 AM

EXCELLENT PIECE OF WRITING A PLEASURE IN READING

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2013 8:25:00 AM

Thanks Liam.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/22/2013 7:54:00 AM

You are an absolute delight to read, Richard.....I spend lots of time going through your pages..... :) An all time favorite classic of mine! What a lovely lovely poem....I'm faving it...of course! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2013 8:24:00 AM

As always you make me smile. Thanks Eileen.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 9/22/2013 7:52:00 AM

I can't throw books away either, could probably open my own library. I am glad I lifted your talent and imagination from a shelf. Your words should never be covered with dust. You have inspired me once again this morning. I am actually posting two poems in one day! Oh my. The next one is Thoughts From A Tree and I think it could almost be the history of this wonderful poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2013 8:24:00 AM

Aww thanks Monterey, I have to take off but will read it later.