Saturday, February 28, 2009

Anaphora for TOP

I bought a book of poetry
because I was in a bookstore.

I bought a book of poetry
because it jumped off the shelf
and into my arms.

I bought a book of poetry
because poetry is the moon
to my sun.

I bought a book of poetry
because I needed shelter
from the winds of life.

I bought a book of poetry
because I was on vacation
and it was an inexpensive treat.

I bought a book of poetry
because, when I opened it,
I smelled a whiff of prayer.
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9 comments:

  1. Tumblewords:February 28, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Wow! Too good! Love the rhythm and the words are full of imagery. The final line is remarkable!

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  2. Cassiopeia RisesFebruary 28, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Linda, this is great. That is how I buy all my books by the smell of them. It thrills me new or old.
    great poem.

    love-bd

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  3. Stan SkiFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Some books just seem to find their own way to the reader.

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  4. susanFebruary 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Your closing are consistently powerful. Thanks.

    You and your readers are invited to join us for Little Lov'n Monday. This week I'm giving away free books, too. I'll see if I can add a poetry book.

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  5. JillMarch 1, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Such a wonderful poem. I absolutely love it.

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  6. Philip ThriftMarch 1, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    One of the great things about books of poetry: one can sip them.

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  7. paisleyMarch 1, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    poetry,, a goddess in its own right....

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  8. anthonynorthMarch 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Marvellously done, and love the ending.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I love your line that "poetry is the moon to my sun."
    And then the excellent last line!!!!

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