Soft sliding susurrations, light lift of page,
A sigh, a huff, a breath, murmurs in the murky quiet,
Rustling, shuffling, low thunder of a rolling ladder,
A blurted sentence, shhh, muffling curtain of silence.
Broken intermittently with creaks of rusted lamp joints, squealing—
Footsteps, echoing down the aisles, ricocheting off the high ceiling arches
Tuff, tuff, tuff, hush! Absorbed by fabric-bound spines, standing proud,
Lined up on infinite shelves, yawning down the literary corridor of the ages—
Clatter of a dropped pen, careless student cramming, crying indistinguishably
The books bend close, whispering inaudibly little nothings of comfort:
Hush, hush, hush, you’re not alone.
11 Comments
Busssy.Beee
YESS!! i 1000% echo everyone below!! this piece is just fits the prompt so well!!
bookmagic
Wow. This was such an amazing piece. It makes me want to be very quiet as if I'm actually in a library. Amazing
therisingwriter
so stunning.... this prompt is worth a try for sure. By the way, all the descriptions there were so vivid and the rhythm, sweet as well!
Starlitskies
Wow wow wow! This is simply a masterpiece! I love the ambience you create!
I'd be extremely grateful if you could review one of my poems. You don't have to but, it'd mean so much for me to get your honest opinion. Also, if there's anything of yours you'd like me to review, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks! :)
https://writetheworld.com/groups/1/shared/198882/version/405666
Anlee
oooo this was a very creative take on the prompt! lovely lovely job <33
The Dreamer
This is so good. Makes me feel like I'm in a library... Hey could you please review this piece?
https://writetheworld.com/groups/1/shared/200577/version/416411
Thanks. Hope you have a lovely day!
Writing4Life
Hi! Would you mind possibly reviewing this piece? https://writetheworld.com/groups/1/shared/203102/version/416550
Deleted User
BEAUTIFUL!! Seriously, how do you do it?!! Btw I just read your bio and literally started laughing because I share the same interests :D
Stone of Jade
oh wow this is gorgeous. also i thought i was following you! I guess i wasn't--but now i am lol
hold on to the memories #NEWYEAR [slightly hiatus]
ah this is just comfort for the bookworm's soul
midnight.summerrose
Wow!! This is beautiful and amazing!! :)