Just pen a poem of precisely 44 words, including some form of the word paper. Link it up by clicking Mr. Linky. Then make your way around to the other posts, to find some of the most talented pen-and-paper-pushers around. The prompt is open for the whole week, so remember to come back and read (and write) some more!
Tag Sale Lament
‘Leftovers’
In a box… the ‘overlooked’
among the ‘unwanted’, lay in decay.
Once treasured enough to fold and ruin.
Crippled rippled bindings grip
read-worn powdery pages.
Within lives an enduring tale.
But material tours don’t last forever.
One dump-defying last chance …
Paperbacks For Free.
44-words
https://dversepoets.com/2022/03/21/quadrille-148-papered-poems/
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Oh, love it! I don’t always love the books offered, but some of them are fabulous for blackout poetry! 🙂
Much appreciated. Thanks for the GREAT prompt, De Jackson!
My pleasure! Thanks for the awesome poem!
PS: I can SMELL this box. I love the smell of old books!
I SO agree! It makes my toes curl.
Lovely concept, and style…one to read aloud…
Such a kind comment. Thank-you!
Oh, those free floppy paperbacks. I try not to hoard them, and yet, they are still happy things, having gone through countless hands. Lovely quadrille, Susan.
Thanks! A “life” well-lived” leaves scars. 😉
You’re welcome. 🦋
Free to a good home, hopefully!
❤ Like hugs, books are meant to be shared.
I relate to this, Susan – I’ve seen so many boxes of books that people no longer know what to do with…
-David
Oh, I find this poem so emotional and lovely! The photo adds a wonderful dimension to the writing as well. ❤
Thanks very much! Your words are very kind.
I think recycling books is a brilliant idea… I have always wanted to set up a mini outdoor library where people can pick a book if they want.
That’s a wonderful idea!
well down, some of my best reading has come second hand … I like the thought of sharing goodreads 🙂
Yes. Always an adventure! Thanks.
pleasure Susan!
One person’s castaway is another person’s treasure. Around here we have “Little Free Libraries” where you can take books free and leave books free. A wonderful practice that make a location a community. Nicely done, Susan.
Thank-you. I would love to take part in something like that. No doubt some greedy person would take a bunch to sell at a flea market though. There’s always a tiny few who ruin the good things.