Just Like Some Well Read Woman
She was weathered,
she was worn ..
She was well creased
before being torn,
right down the middle ..
And all along her
spine that once was ..
Much like some
well-thumbed page ..
Wrenched, from an
ancient, holy book defiled ..
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Neville (
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KP's a musty old book, been sitting on the shelf for decades! lol. It's the one she entitled 'Me, Me, me' (that's her, not me myself).
I quite like the smell of old books
Do old books smell of botox? I dunno. lol.
But well worth the read N. 😉👍
Thanks a bundle my friend .. Neville ..
Life is like a book and does get old and perished but it was a good book and a good life Neville.
Andy
That's the spirit my friend .. keep them chins up sir, you are an inspiration .. Neville
I saw a sailing boat and her once proud mast, sails in tatters. A life well lived. Spoiled by time and inclement weather. A poem which offers differing meanings. Down and almost out but still offering a glimpse of elegance in its dying moments. Would make a fine painting. Happy Friday Neville.
I know I've said it all before Cassie but I do like the cut of your jib .. thanks muchly .. ended up with a Volvo 🙂
A boy with a new toy is a happy one. Hope your Volvo is as pleasing as the Alpha Romeo:)
The possibility for many meanings here. Today a well read woman is torn between tradition and feminism, the imagery is spectacular. I remember well tearing pages and folding them to tear a straight line. Down the spine is it her spine of the spine of the book? The holy book defiled, is that society's idea of women set by religious history or being true to herself to which she should be a true and devoted follower? Too many questions here my friend maybe it is just simply a great poem
I really can't thank you enough for your splendid review of my little scribble .. you just made this old fella feel rather proud of the ink he spilt here & there on this particular page .. Neville
The book of life, no matter how well worn, will be passed from generation to generation, hopefully to be read and cherished. Couldn't help but see this. Such a wonderful and thought provoking poem dear friend, take care.
I shall try and do as I'm told .. thanks a million Bella .. Neville
Tremendous symbolism.
Cheers Thomas
Sorry - can't get round this one, Neville....
All I have is a picture of a very abused and mutilated body on a mortuary slab.....
Still life eh' .. that good .. thank goodness beauty is in the eye of the beholder .. Cheers Dave
I'm not sure, but I think this is comparing a book to a woman or a woman to a book. One that is "weathered and worn" then "torn" "down the middle." Maybe an older prostitute" or "party girl" as in "defiled?" Yet the words flow, and images are created in the mind of the reader. Mine were of an ancient book and an older woman, but I couldn't get to her being, "torn down the spine." Also "some" 'Woman" in the title or "some" "women." The word "some" influences the plural choice - Phil A
You weren't in law enforcement by any chance were ya .. Cheers Phil ..
Only when it comes to the law of gravity.
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