Reading

Reading


The words claim me.

 

My mind gradually suspends 

in the space of myriad events 

that are circuitous or plainly clear

 

I follow every spherical twist  

of plots weaving meaningfully

through the course of circumstances.

 

I balance the characters' horizontal 

expectations that run skewed

down the slope of misunderstanding.

 

I climb up to their insurmountable

vertical ideas of conflict, groping 

along the rope of  confusion.

 

I am now delivered to the thrill 

of confrontations, protagonist

uncovers the truth-dilemma 

to the antagonist

 

Finally, I am pulled down 

upon the grounds of forgiveness

and reconciliation.

 

The story wraps me up

into a euphoria of inspiration 

or into a trail of expectation

to ask what happens next? 

 

The words grip me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 2/27/2015 12:26:00 PM
Hey Marites; stopped by for a visit and found this wonderful poem from you. Great imagery and thoughtfulness in expressing your profound love of reading. You also express my love for words as well. Beautifully written and thanks for sharing it. Be Blessed, Neva
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Date: 2/27/2015 12:43:00 PM
Neva, thanks for the appreciation. Book lovers always share the same thoughts. The fun is exhilarating, beyond words. Marites
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