the human novel.

just a unasked for perception

I like to look at human beings as books.

we are periods, and exclamation points, and question marks.

we each have a story with a theme, 

our lives could be as simple as a book that sits on a dusty shelf,

or as lively and used up as a book with a spine that is falling apart.

we hold our own world that people can either relate to or overlook.

the problem with books is they get doodled in,

filled with people trying to add their own taste to it, make us something we aren't.

completely misinterpreting the boldness of the important parts.

they get forsaken and replaced.

replaced by a new book with a glossy cover.

but one thing that is absolutely certain,

not one book in the world goes unnoticed.

you are there on the shelf, along with millions of other books waiting to be chosen.

and there will always be someone who doesn't like glossy covers.

don't allow yourself to be changed by someone who didn't stick around to read the last chapter.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the logic of the poem. Your words are true. I believe each of us are books. Different stories lived and different things learned. I liked how you described a person in the poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote.

[krystle]

thank you very much

[Tomorrowneverknows]

I really like the similarity of a book as human being . I agree except that from my view fate writes its own words and maybe too often in a poor handwriting...great job.

[krystle]

I like that a lot, and thank you :)

[Tomorrowneverknows]

You're very welcome !

[Haley Wilson]

I loooove this aw. Makes me think of John Green for some reason haha! And I see the similarities between my poem and this now c:

[krystle]

Wow that is a compliment haha thank you!

[Sindu]

That's a very interesting read. Just as a book which does not have much value when not devoured, the reader does not deserve it when he cant do that. Everything happens in it's own pace and you beautifully related to typical human life :)

[krystle]

Thank you :) I appreciate your review and out look

[Leslie Philibert]

Like this a lot, reminds me of the theme of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury ( also a great film from Truffet) great poem..

[krystle]

I should watch this film! thank you :)

[MomzillaNC]

Interesting analogy, especially to a devoted bibliophile!

[krystle]

glad you thought so thank you!

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. I think I might formulate another challenge for my Poetry Challenge group from this. "Tell me about the book of you" IDK -- we're still writing to our 13 year old selves.

[krystle]

ohhh I like that a lot I want to be apart of that group if you do form one!

[MomzillaNC]

The group already exists. We issue challenges to each other to stretch our poetic muscles. Unfortunately, membership is closed for now. I'm keeping the group small and manageable.

[krystle]

The "tell me about the book that is you"?

[MomzillaNC]

The Poetry Challenge group. "Tell me about the book that is you" would be a challenge set out for the members. We're currently answering another challenge to write to our 13 year old selves, a challenge to write about a leaf, and, among other challenges, a challenge to answer the question "What is Love?

[RileyRedding]

What an intriguing analogy. I've often thought along these very same lines. Keep up the great work.

[krystle]

thank you!

[xhannyx]

WOW this is a wonderful poem with a beautiful truth. I really enjoyed reading this book with its pure fluidity and inspirational message. Very well written with passion strung through out! I especially like the ending!

[krystle]

thank you i'm glad you liked you :)

[Luximir]

Very much love this! I like the part with people doodling into the books, very well written! The ending summed it up perfectly! :)

[krystle]

thank you I appreciate it!