The Book

Golden filigree font idly patterns the skin 
embracing the pages 
As softly as a mother 

Translucent, moon coloured, pages 
littered with emotion. 
And mystery. 

Pliable, soft to the touch, pages  
Turn silently, seducing  
quiet contemplation 

And oh, the end!  The end! 
That final page,
that final turn, 
triumphantly heralding
the sadness of a friendship finished.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 1, 2014 at 11:51 PM
Yes, a books our best friends. And friendship with book never ends. M.K.
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August 7, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Quite right, I love going back to the 'old favourites' for a reread! Best wishes, Kaye
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July 19, 2012 at 5:06 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem, Kaye. I am an avid reader so I can relate to your words. I especially like the way you ended it. Love, Kim
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