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

[TawnyBlueStar]

hi,
This is brilliant :D love Stephen King! Its always great to get lost in a book :) feels like your part of the story :D
love the second stanza :) must put this in my library :D its great

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

Love Stephen King. Can't tell you how many times I would get lost in a book, one of his Duma Key - I could not put it down. Started so early in the morning finished early in the morning the next day. Loved this write! Nicely done.

[Sierra Nerys]

I love the way this totally captures the quote that you said it was inspired by while still having part of your own touch (from what I can infer). It's very short, sweet, and to the point while at the same time having a very dreamy and timeless quality about it- the poem almost creates that magic that you speak of.
I'm not sure what you were getting at by using the word "bounded" though... would it be "bound," by any chance? That threw me off a little bit, but it's obviously nothing too destructive to what is a great piece. Other than that, a few tidbits of wording might want to be double checked, but that might just be the way I read it. Great poem, and I love the idea :)