And each time
I end up telling myself
not this time
not again
Mum’s going to yell
Dad’s going to be mad
♥
I end up stopping myself
Pull my outstretched arm back
I won’t fall for you this time
not again
and yet
when you look at me
from behind the bookshelves
a mere glance is enough
for me to lose control
I’m beyond myself
yet again
♥
I stumble back
and pick you up
stare at you long
as restraints wane
I embrace you tight
with all my might
once again
I’m happy as a child
♥
Carefree and broke
I trot to the counter
hold you high with pride
pay the price
and bring you home
my next best book
the hundredth on my pile
~~~~~
Asha Seth
Asha Seth 
Love at first sight! Nicely done. I wish I could make more time to read like you have
LikeLike
I hope so too then, Anthony. Do read more. Happy to see you after so long.
LikeLike
Life had me busy. Took me away from my passion but I’m back 😊
LikeLike
Aw, that was so beautiful!
LikeLike
And trying! It always is, isn’t it? It’s good to have you back. It is. 🤓
LikeLike
Good one Asha! I enjoyed 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks, Rashmi. I loved to know you did like it.
LikeLike
Haha, wonderful! This is absolutely accurate at times, although I’ve recently started borrowing books more.
Kathrin — http://mycupofenglishtea.wordpress.com
LikeLike
Well, you’re one lucky girl! 😉 I can hardly find the books I want from people I know. I’m at your blog now. And you are always welcome over at mine. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
True passion for words
LikeLike
Yes. Thanks, Manuel.
LikeLike
My pleasure
LikeLike
🤓
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fantastic, how often this feeling haunts me as well. It’s worse in a second hand bookshop when you get that feeling multiple times but like any addict there is always a way to justify the need. It’s been four months since I purchased a book. I miss that feeling. Perhaps I need to experience it again!
LikeLike
Sadly, I’ve never found the titles I want in 2nd hand bookshops. So, like all those times that I happened to mention to you – I envy you dearly. I only have to purchase them unless kind authors send me their books for free. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
At least you find other gems that can be hared and then I envy you for finding them.
LikeLike
True that. We always find the grass greener on the other side. I.miss you though, especially when it rains this side. What have you been reading?
LikeLike
Ah! The rain! I have finally finished the final volume of A Dance to the Music of Time, it’s been a long time finishing it but now I am free to pick up something else. Yay!
LikeLike
Yes, I have the same feeling of relief when I finish a rather dull book. But anyway!
LikeLike
Nice and coolll
LikeLike
Thank you very much. Welcome to The Musing Quill. 🙂
LikeLike
Ha ha! Well said. And very relatable.
LikeLike
Thanks, Ankur. Happy to see you after long. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I loved this poem. I do not enjoy poetry- I think everyone thinks they are good at it if they spray ambiguous words across a screen or page. This is fantastic and should be published or put on the wall of a library. Well done.
LikeLike
I have a peculiar taste when it comes to poetry, although I enjoy almost every poetry that I can come across; there is some takeaway no matter what.
Your comment made my heart swell. Thank you very much. And be welcome at The Musing Quill, always. 🙂
LikeLike
This happens to me everytime I step into a bookstore. I loved this one!
LikeLike
I knew you would. I so knew. 🤓😍
Howve you been, love? It’s terrific today in Mumbai.
LikeLiked by 1 person
How could one be without internet for four days 😊😊😊 It’s a relief to be back online after this forced digital detox…Life is slowly coming back to normal here after the dera verdict.
LikeLike
We are such digital slaves that life comes to a halt without internet. But what the heck!
I felt it isn’t justice enough what he was sentenced for. What did you think?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes…It should have been life imprisonment. But the murder case is in last stage too and verdict is expected soon. And he should be charged for instigating riots too!
LikeLike
A double life time ensuring he’s never out of prison should do it. It still surprises me what took the judgement so long.
LikeLike
Political patronage!
LikeLike
You bet!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is literally so awesome. Such a beautiful piece of poetry.❤❤
LikeLike
Thank you very much. Lovely to see you again. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautifully penned.
Loved it. And very relatable too. 💟
LikeLike
I most loved writing this one since it is so personal, you see.
Every time I get a new book home, I have to make sure mom and dad don’t find it, else I get an earful. 😛
Thanks, Suraj.
How’ve been?
LikeLike
And whenever some book mail comes, my mom asks if these books are prescribed for my course. 😁
I’m good. Was cut off from this world beacuse internet was not working in our area for 4 days. How are you?
LikeLike
Haha! That’s a nice idea. How come I never thought of it! Although, when I buy books online and the parcels are delivered, I tell them it’s a gift from friends or colleagues. 😛
I’ve been good, and it’s nice to see you back.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a good one too.
LikeLike
Yeah. I thought so too. Avoids much speculation and saves me trouble.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi, this is Masoom, I liked the graphics and my fav phrases are:
“Pull my outstretched arm back
I won’t fall for you this time
not again
and yet” Such detailed one.
LikeLike
You did? That’s great. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike
Thank you Asha for this lovely one
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sure I do
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful piece. I love it. I love the picture you chose too. Cool!!
LikeLike
Yeah. I loved that image too. Thanks, Kath.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome.
LikeLike
I loved this. I just could picture you as I read.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha! That’s lovely to know. Thanks. Yas. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLike