Bookmark Poem by Nikunj Sharma

Bookmark

Rating: 4.8


Burried in the pages, I struggle
to breathe; Sticking my neck out
half dead; From my grave
a chapter half read

As a forgotten friend I carry
memories under the patterns of dust.
pressed as leaf under a boulder
crying out; for someone
who moved on

Retrace your steps
Open the page, that you
closed in rage.lessons
never lose their meaning

The Underlined words
are caged birds
let them fly, unleash
the future, waiting on
my other side.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Marilyn Lott 19 July 2009

Ah yes, I guess we're all guilty of that from time to time. If only bookmarkers could talk. Those unread pages are kind of sad, and the bookmark would love to tell us so! Excellent write! Warm Wishes, Marilyn

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Lady Grace 27 July 2009

'The lessons unlearned Folded pages Underlined words Or caged birds Time shall tell For whom did the bookmark toll the bell'..if we open the bookshelf of our mind and unlock the lessons unlearned, it is not unlearned anymore...

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Theresa Moore 11 August 2009

A very poignant message… well done!

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Herbert Nehrlich2 12 August 2009

Second stanza I would like to see another word added before rage, like fiery or whatever, I think it may need it for effect on the entire symphony. Please consider. The poem is very well done and has both substance and presentation, it speaks to the reader with a hint of preaching and indignation, just right. Pleasant read. H

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Herbert Nehrlich2 13 August 2009

Yes this is tighter though it has lost some of its natural 'wildness'. A good poem in any case. H

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Navod Dilhara 06 February 2020

''Burried in the pages, I struggle to breathe; Sticking my neck out half dead; From my grave a chapter half read''. Nicely composed poem. Thanks for sharing

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moribund love 02 November 2009

very interesting piece. nicely penned.10+

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Marilyn Lott 30 October 2009

This poem is filled to the brim with emotion. Your use of language is commendable. The reader goes in many directions with your wonderful metaphore. Loved it, Nikunj. A '10! ' Warm Wishes, Marilyn

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Susan Jarvis 27 October 2009

Your love of language shines through in this poem, especially with the effective use of internal rhyme. I really like the extended metaphor - you've make really good use of the term: buried in a book! S :)

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Mubeen Sadhika 26 October 2009

The Underlined words are caged birds let them fly Beautifully written. Excellent thought.10++++

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