A Book's Appeal Poem by Namratha Swamy

A Book's Appeal

As you lift me from the shelf,
do not look at my outer self
to judge on what is inside the shell.
Instead decide to spend some time with me!

Take time to explore my thoughts
gently flip through my pages
at times bend my corners
sometimes underline my words
dampen my paper with your tears
ponder over my words with me
and more importantly laugh along my lines!

For then, I would feel
loved, understood, and appreciated.

And Oh, how I enjoy our time together!
The smell of your coffee
The rhythmic sound of your breathing
The feel of your hand caressing my pages...

Finally, when you close my protective cover,
smile, and place me on your coffee table close at hand,
I eagerly wait for the next meeting with you my friend!