Within the Pages

Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled, "This could change your life." ~Helen Exley

For I was once held captive

Bounded by life’s harsh realities

But escaped through book’s mighty magic

 

As I take a glimpse on its pages

Every word gushes through my soul

Wanders my mind into a limitless world

 

Where I can vanquish the impossible

Where time is just a number

Where Earth is just a wee matter

 

Driven into the auspices of fantasy

Swirled by varying chain of events

Bewitched by infallible touch of thoughts

 

Indeed, books are magical volumes

'Tis an exquisite mindsetter

And a rigorous life-changer...

Author's Note

This is inspired by Stephen King's quote,"Books are a uniquely portable magic."
I totally agree with that. :)
I made this just to reshuffle my thoughts.
Hope you'll like it! :D

Reviews

[Your Perfect Disaster]

YES! YES! YES! I love it, it's so true and you totally described what it's like to read a book and get away from life!

[MandaBear]

Books can be a powerful thing :) did a wonderful job :)

[Cassie Fraga]

I love getting lost in writes and reads.... take a look at my piece "describe it"
its my description on how I get lost, mind, body , and soul..... something all of us writers can relate to!! This was an AMAZING WRITE!! thank you for sharing!!

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

This is deep!

Such insight into the hidden wonders of books and words

[Amata Luna]

Well said, well done and written great. What more can I say? You bespoke of the language books don't speak. Truly books can change one's life.

P.S.

paanong hindi ako maniniwala, produkto nga ako eh. hahaha. Nice one Jed. =D

[Kuhr Gred]

;) i like it.. :)

[Shy Girl]

Rather like pushing the reset button...this was very refreshing and I enjoyed it emensely. Thank you for the RR :)

[Amila Jay]

What will the world be like without books?? I just finished reading Agatha Christi's book 'Murder is Easy', and i got so absorbed in that story .. and now I am reading your poem and I must say, yep, books are really magical volumes!!!
This is awesome :)

[tk]

Jed, this is an amazing piece.
you've written nothing but the truth about books. you just forget the real world and walk through the fantasies and mysteries. :) most of the time i even wish to stay in that unknown place forever. haha!

every line was powerful. this is exquisitely crafted. the way you chose those words was just brilliant! such an amazing vocabulary you have.. ;) and the last two lines were compelling! such a splendid write. thanks for sharing!! :)

[Dayran]

It can be very true sometimes. Nice write!