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A BOOK ON THE SHELF
by Paul Curtis A book on the shelf Passed by, passed over Rejected by browsers Ignored by casual trade Over looked by readers of discernment Often handled but never understood A book on the shelf Unwanted and unappreciated Unloved and forlorn waits patiently For that one special wordsmith Who will see the small tome Among the vast bibliotheca And admire the cover, The quality of the fabric Its exquisite binding He will handle the book Feel its weight and worth in one carress And will appreciate its quality. When he turns the pages He will engage with the contents Understanding its language Each perfect word on each pristine page This will be a story of such worth When the wordsmith finds This book on the shelf I am a fifty something family man with a passion for writing and I draw inspiration from those around me. paul.curtis1956 @ btinternet.com http://www.dreamagic.com/poetry/poetry.html http://www.peculiar-poetry.com/ Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |