The Library

As she entered the building she uttered not a word
 Sounds from the outside could no longer be heard
 In this quaint structure were books of every shape and size
 Some held mysteries, while others held surprises

 The library was where she found her inner peace
 Each book to her was a masterpiece
 Where imagination and wonder never ceased
 And the fires of her curiosity  increased

 With several books in hand, she took a seat
 And lost herself in pages that entreat
 The book on poetry was her favorite one
 It was both inspirational and fun

  She loved the metaphors and the rhymes
  whose meaning were woven into the sublime
  Upon her,  these verses cast a spell
 In this place of books,  where silence dwells.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Deschler Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 2:20 PM
I enjoyed reading this wonderful poem once again. So glad to see it on the winner's list! Congrats to you as well, Joseph!
A  Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 3:19 PM
JOSEPH, Congratulations.... SKAT
Gibson Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 2:31 PM
" lost herself in pages that entreat . . ." I have done that myself many times. I enjoyed this, Joseph. Congratulations.
A. Sharma Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 12:43 AM
Wonderful images created with powerful words Joseph! Congrats on superb win!
Deschler Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 2:06 PM
You've done a wonderful job with the theme, Joseph. This poem matches well with the mood of the painting... Very nicely written and rhymed! Good luck in Isaiah's contest!
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 1:09 AM
I really like what you did with the theme. Very nice, Joseph.
Muideen Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM
Your descriptive is very great, I love who you penned it with vivid imagery, good luck in the contest.........A,M.
Jones Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 2:49 PM
My wife and I created a free, trust style library with 1000 books but most of the people who come in just want to brag about owning a Kindle. The beauty of a library is that you stumble across things you weren't looking for, there's the magic. Lovely write. Kind regards Ian
Allison Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM
You portrayed the essence of the picture so well Joseph - I've not even started on my poem yet - i love the images Isaiah finds to inspire us:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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