Sitting here alone in this place,
among these dusty shelves.
People passing by
not interested in old relics.
What's wrong with classics?
Too much in a rush to go adventuring
through deep dark forests
or flying through magic carpets?
Kids today caught up in email
and world wide web.
Trapped in these four walls
since nineteen sixty-two.
Year after year,
century after century,
my fine features wither,
yellow and brown with age.
Like an old cow
put out to proverbial pasture.
One day, I 'll burn
in that great fire in the sky.
Not a single, intellectual mind
mourns my passing into oblivion.
Author notes
POY
theme: a melancholy book that nevers gets checked out of the library
In a list
A contest entry
- Poem of the Year - POY - by Bear by Arkbear.
12500 points, ended January 1, 2009, 41 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I love introspective poetry with metaphore and secondary emotions. Great work on this.
Love,
Amera♥ -
Sad and thoughtful poetry, mourning the passing of knowledge, a good theme, beautiful personification. Great stuff all round
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Hi there and welcome to the POY!
This is a theme I've often seen both in the PO's and otherwise, but with a lovely approach. I saw only a couple of places I think could be tightened up a wee bit, but very nice personification and style. Thanks so much for your entry in the POY and good luck!
Best wishes,
~J.
Remember: No editing once a judge has commented, until after trophies have been awarded.
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Beautiful personification with your subject......wisely chosen words which tend to make me move closer to my monitor as I read each L.....I find tihs piece inviting and informative on a subject which has been numerous times here in the PO' Contests, but with a terrific approach...not a Fan of L's with questions, as for me, it takes away the Poetic beauty.......good luck & God bless,
Bear ~
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Hi there and welcome to the POY in my honest view on this I find it to be an interesting them one that I have seen before but non the less a nice write thanks for your entry and remember no editing once a judge has touched your work
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Yes, times certainly have changed, and books are being left behind. Why read a book, when you can view in on the screen of your computer as well? Good topic - nice close.
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Aww this is so sad. It's so very true though. It saddens me how little kids read these days. I wish my nieces and nephews would read more. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderfully unique write. Best of luck to you in the contest
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I love the third stanza because it is so true I also agree that is would sound better if you left "into oblivion" out i like the fifth stanza to how its different from the rest of the poem, but ties nicely in
~GOOD LUCK~
*Mystal*
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Sad, but true...
Books are becoming "relics"....the last line may have more impact...if you leave out "into oblivion" it is redundant...IMHO
Thanks so much for your entry! Best wishes in the contest.
Write on!
REMEMBER: NO editing once a judge has commented!
My scores will appear in final notes…
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I can't change it now, you already commented. Besides, from the book's point of view it is oblivion.
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Wonderfully written lines that pierce my poor heart, for they speak such profound truth. 
Eventually, that dear book may be put for sale in a "Friends of the Library" book sale, and who knows... maybe it will be sold for 50 cents and go home with someone who loves it. Love your poem because I love books and you said it so well. 
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This is wonderful and I found it to be sad. I guess the truth hurts, some books do get burned. The originality of this poem is fantastic.
Love,
Amera♥
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Hello, and welcome to the POY
Indeed, this does strike a chord. At first, I thought the theme was merely a book, but you have given this book a voice and a personality.... Superb!
The only thing that will hurt your chances here is the fact that your rhythm is a bit off in places. The verse about the email just didn't fit the tempo you were going for.
I loved your take on this theme Good luck, and my scores shall be revealed upon the closing of this contest.
Laura
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I like to read more then watch television I like your poem have nice day
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I have to say it - just touched a nerve with me. So real. So sad. My miserable left-over claps are yours.
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