Redefining Tragedy

My being is a book,
A tragedy at best.
I like being able to rip out the pages,
Pretending they have never existed.
My print is small and fine,
In a language completely mine.
My chapters are a mess,
I show some wear and tear.
Quite a lot of damage,
But I promise I am rare.
The first and only edition,
My cover is misleading.
And despite my poor condition,
I urge you to keep reading.

Author's Note

Just a little personal thing I wrote when inspiration struck

Reviews

[emipoemi]

Book analogy and metaphor! yay! Love that. I frankly felt it started off a bit wonky, but the couplet in the middle really brought it on track, and the last line is killer! Well done!

[Kesha]

This was short and sweet. I loved the playfulness of it. Nicely penned.

[Alessander]

haha old musky books with yellow pages and weathered spines are the best!

Not that I'm calling you old and musky lol

Loved how concise and clever it is.

Conveys a lot of details in short space.

Ergo, I'll keep reading ;)

[KTizzle]

I find this both cute and inspiring in that when life is tragic, we have the power to rip the pages out and start over. I also like the tone of ownership.

Great job.

-Jazz

[Brooke]

Thank you so much!

[Iflybyyou]

Lol I'll keep reading ;p haha I liked the poem and it was very well written.

[Brooke]

Thanks a bunch!!

[Iflybyyou]

Lol welcome! And feel free to review my work in return :)

[Sour]

I am new as well and I agree with you. My writing reflects my deep personal perspective. I'll post something soon. Enjoyed reading yours.

[Brooke]

This makes me so happy. Thank you, it's scary being so new to sharing poetry. Cannot wait to read yours.

[Bare trees]

This is a unique way of describing yourself. The title of you is defining and revealing too. Some books you can never put down. I'm sure some have thought of you that way.