I now stand cold and alone on the top shelf <br />Awaiting for my re-open <br />For I once was firm and useful <br />I gave forever warmth. <br /> <br />Oh! How I long for the touches of the hand. <br />For the hand to feel my surface <br /> <br />I hold the many words that will save, <br />And transform this world! <br /> <br />Why do you not care for me? <br /> <br />I am what your eyes meet to fill your head <br />with pure knowledge that once opened those eyes, <br />Your eyes! <br /> <br />My corners untouched <br />My pages unseen <br />My cover now full with dust and webs <br /> <br />How do you live without me? <br /> <br />I await the day for you to read my lonley pages. <br />For you have put me away and now i long for your return. <br /> <br />God's child prepare yourself <br />Awake! <br />For you are weak without me, <br />I hold the key to forevermore <br /> <br />I now stand cold and alone on the top shelf <br />Waiting for your touch <br />Awaiting for my re-open<br /><br />Mariela Contreras<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-famous-book/
