"You Are Not Lost"

I could wrong my own neck
due to all the nonsense I created
with an endless labyrinth of letters.

Watching the morning light,
I took in all the promising scents
from those clever, shelved books.
All I could hear were the stories
being whispered from their pages.

I was never one
to easily lose focus,
but something within them
gave me an enormous satisfaction.

What lay between their covers,
made me see that I am
not just another human being.
They used to see
who I no longer am.

I never failed to believe it
when they took time to tell me:
"You are not lost."

Author's Note

Books always seem to have the perfect way of reminding me that I am never lost or alone.

Reviews

[Bala Gorthi]

I like the idea......
Books are treasure for intellects and open souls.your describing them as live objects is something I liked the most. Because I too love reading.
Thanks for sharing this one. Keep writing.:-):-)

[Nwang]

Another great concept. Enjoyed the write. Nice ode to books.
P.S you seem to be on fire today already published a couple of poems today.

[I Am Svetlana]

Thanks! I'm just trying to take the time today to catch up for the past few days which I haven't written. I hate having days where I can't seem to write anything, so when I feel stuck, I just take a day or so off in order to build my inspiration & motivation back up.

[Nwang]

Good for you :)

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Yes you are right books are always seems to have the perfect way to guide us about our life. That's why I feel is book far more better than a friend.

[I Am Svetlana]

I love knowing they're always there when you need one most. They're the perfect silent friends.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Yes exactly!