The Library
Above the pristine tomes,
the window calls
in stripes of blue
and hinted trees--
the slatted blind
a ladder to the sky.
the window calls
in stripes of blue
and hinted trees--
the slatted blind
a ladder to the sky.
And for ten heartbeats there
I clamber up,
attempt to struggle free
from hidden words,
ideas bound tight
in plastic covers.
The blind snaps shut.
The rungs undone,
I tumble back
into my chair.
And I am back to books
all closed
and kept in perfect rows
for never.
Published by Tina Twito
I'm 39, with a wonderful husband (in Iowa), and a daughter who lives in NC with her hubby (love them both!). I write mostly children's stories and poetry (rhyming poetry, traditional poetry, haiku, but mostl... View profile
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7 Comments
Post a CommentWe recently visited an 1800's library. there is nothing like the quiet and sanctity found among old books. Nice images in your poem.
EXQUISITE!!!
very good poem. rec'd
"The window calls". You have a way of bringing everything in the room to life. &)
Very interesting poem, thanks for sharing :)
You have immense talent, Tina!
love this stanza, "And for ten heartbeats there
I clamber up,
attempt to struggle free
from hidden words,
ideas bound tight
in plastic covers."
You have a great way with words.