Jesse Zerlaut Poet Free verse

Shelved Books

I've kept all my memories suspended in time.
They are the books on the shelves of a library.
Each one is a masterpiece worthy of reading.
I visit them often with a moment of silence.
My fingers travel their spines as I daydream.
I look among the shelves seeking nostalgia.


Of all the books there is one I ponder over.
I wonder in fear if someday it won't be there.
That I'll come to its place and only find dust.
That cobwebs will grow where it once stood.
That it will be forgotten in time and memory.
That book, that memory, the story of you.

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Marilyn Williams March 10, 2017 at 7:19 PM This piece is about me. I'm very much shelved. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your featured piece. Jesse Zerlaut March 10, 2017 at 11:10 PM Shelved but not forgotten. There's a bit of a hidden meaning here regarding Alzheimer's. I hold of all things, my memories most dear, I think my greatest fear would be losing people in my memory.

Constance La France March 10, 2017 at 8:08 AM Jesse, first I want to say CONGRATULATIONS on having your poem selected as a Featured Poem Of The Week. I am also a lover of books and even collect old tattered ones, I like the feel and smell of the pages and if I lost even one I would be devastated. Well done. Jesse Zerlaut March 10, 2017 at 11:04 PM I have a plastic tote upstairs that is full of books my grandfather kept before he passed on, one is a mechanical drafting guide from 1911. My favorite book just because of how old and interesting it is. glad you enjoy, and thank you

Deborah Alexander March 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM A poem that I want to read and re-read rather like one of those favourite books. Thank you for posting this, Jesse. Jesse Zerlaut March 10, 2017 at 11:01 PM Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, I'm glad you enjoyed it Deborah.