The Mistress of Words

I step into your sanctuary

golden ticket in one hand, book in the other

the dusty tomes are calling out

but your eyes are stronger

I move towards your desk

with fluid steps and beating heart

open the drawbridge of your eyes

and let me in.

 

I slide the book across the desk

and fleetingly our hands meet

the shock passes up my arm

and your lips twist up at my reaction

I am the big bad wolf

I devoured the book

and now I am going to devour you.

 

the books you give me are an offering

each time sacrificing a part of yourself, to me

but let go even further

I want more than just your mind.

 

the hush of the place presses down on me

I hear everything

I feel everything

the fall of an eyelash on your cheek

the swish of your skirt round the corner

as we walk further into this labyrinth

you pick out the book and softly place it in my hands.

 

time and time again we repeat this pattern

working our way down the shelves

and through the knowledge of your mind.

each book is a layer of clothing coming off

each word I read is a honeyed kiss

from your lips to mine.

one night I stay til after closing

and we dine on Keats, Blake and Byron.

an education in seduction

and seduction by education.

by both the words and by their Mistress.

 

the books we worshipped fall

in a riot of colours and noise

shattering the silence of the library

but we have no time for words now

only the rushing need of this moment.

 

now we are no longer fiction

like a dream in our sleep

or words confined to a book

we have stepped out of the page

and into reality

Reviews

[Roger Turgeon]

My favorite line:
an education in seduction ..... and seduction by education
I only need to take away a single thought like that one to appreciate the entire work.

[FateDictates]

Love this, the imagery, I am a sucker for the smell of books and anticipation of things to come..Easily my favorite read in awhile..

[Richard]

this is like a study in metaphor
wow this is fantastic and the best thing I've read in a long long time

[Rob Santana]

Strong words, well written. You definitely have an awesome way with words.

[Kaylor Mason]

Literature can bring great hearts together . . . never underestimate the power of love-slicked prose

[Ufi Auttorri ~ UfoAutho..]

Even the mostly unlucky can, on occasion, fall into good fortune... for me this must surely be one of those times. There is little that I could say to add to the voices and thoughts of previous reviewers. Thank you for permitting us a peek into the heart and soul of this unique slice of life. It is always the best authors that write what they know - what that have experienced, what they can yet imagine for themselves and are willing to share without reservation.

[Bill Grimes Jr.]

"but your eyes are stronger" The perfect hook you used to draw me in........Your work is heartfelt and exquisite........Well done my friend......

[T. Smeltz]

Wow. Very descriptive. I like it.

[MOON]

A tribute to literature and love, interwoven. Very good

[Lorraine]

Thrilling to read and yet still romantic. I've never read something like this which uses the words in a book to suppress such overflowing emotions. Truly a passionate read from start to end. Your poem depicts a well-delivered romance.

Keep Writing. ^___^