Analogy of a Book

...how like a book we are

Analogy of a book

   

 

 

How much

like a book

we are

 

with an introduction

a beginning

and a climax

 

with a spine

and a voice

that speaks

metaphorically

 

we are

statistically categorized

by numbers

and names

all our lives

 

immensely filled

with chapters

and hours

and time

ever fleeting

 

with knowledge

and journeys

and joys

far exceeding

 

the price

we pay

 

 

conceptual photography by /Kenneth Josephson 

 

Reviews

[Beccy]

The analogy is unique, and so uncannily spot on.

Just as well though, I suppose, that we can't sneak a peek at the how and when of our last page. Be a bit like a best friend who has already read the book, spilling the beans on the ending. :))

I enjoy scrolling the back pages from time to time, and am so glad I found this.

Beccy.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm so glad you found this one, Beccy. It's always a pleasure hearing from you. Take care!

[Cassie]

How Beautiful this is Kelly, You always write so beautifully

[Kelly Scheppers]

I was lucky this one turned out the way it did. You flatter me so, Cassie. Thank you again!

[Crowley]

A very effective way to see the world I think. I only hope that people reading the book that is my life think it worthwhile in the end and don't tell everyone that the ending was a little weak and obtuse...lol. Lovely writing and a great concept. I stamp this one Crowley approved!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Now that's the stamp of approval I need! Many thanks, Crowley!

[Ken Simm.]

And some of us are old and cracked and some of us smell of new paper. This is gorgeous.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for reading this one,Ken. How wonderful to smell that scent!

[DianneR]

I love the analogy and how cleverly you wrapped up a life between the hardcovers of a book. Wonderful indeed!

[Kelly Scheppers]

So kind of you to brighten up my day, Diane. Thank you so much!

[Traci]

This piece is truly a gem and one of my favorites! What a great comparison, and so true. You've left me pondering life this beautiful Saturday morning.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good seeing you, Traci...thanks so much!

[Chase]

I love this. Such a wonderful little comparison! Each day a new page.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Chase.

[Ted Kniffen]

How much like a book is so true, but, we ink-stained wretches get to throw our words into the world for others to love or hate such as the case may be.
This one I like a good deal.

A good write.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate that, Ted...thank you!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Splendid analogy and metaphor my friend...our lives truly are living books in all the ways your poem so uniquely and eloquently describes. Lovely minimalist artwork and form with a profound philosophical message within. It’s a pleasure to read your beautiful book dear Kelly! :))

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Annette! Many blessings to you.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

& to you Kelly.:))

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

kinda sounds like my muse of late... real or just a made up story...heehee

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Eve!