Engaging the Soul: Uncovering the Secrets of Bookshelves



Braced against bookshelves, I feel the weight
Of hidden desires stirring in my soul.
Each volume on the shelf, a promise made,
An invitation to explore and learn
And find the truth that lies within their pages,
Uncovering secrets long concealed.

In this room of knowledge, I am revealed,
My passions and dreams given their full weight.
Each book I touch, each word I read, engages
My mind and heart, igniting my very soul.
I hunger to discover, to grow, to learn,
To fulfill the promises that they have made.

These books have promises that they have made,
Their secrets waiting to be revealed.
With each page I turn, with each lesson learned,
My understanding and wisdom gain weight.
The words within ignite my very soul,
A flame that grows as my knowledge engages.

And so I find myself forever engaged,
Drawn to the promises they have made,
Desiring the truths that will reveal
My hidden nature, my essence revealed.
I feel their power, their intellectual weight,
As each word teaches and each page I learn.

I cannot help but seek to learn and learn,
For within these books I find myself engaged.
Their weighty thoughts a burden I embrace,
Their promises of knowledge to be made,
And secrets yet to be revealed,
Their power igniting my very soul.

So I stand here, my soul fully revealed,
Braced against bookshelves, my mind engaged,
Each book a promise, their secrets unsealed,
Their weighty knowledge a burden I have made.
But in their power, my soul is whole and weightless,
For in their wisdom, my passion burns and engages.

As I delve into these pages, I find
That hidden desires are no longer confined
But are set free with every word I learn.
My heart sings with the knowledge I have earned,
And I feel my soul lightened of its weight,
Braced against bookshelves, fully engaged.

The beauty of language is now revealed,
And the world takes on a new light, engaged
With ideas and concepts, all weightless.
No longer are my desires confined,
But instead, they are set free to learn,
In a realm of possibilities I've made.

For these bookshelves, I have made
A sanctuary for my soul, revealed
To the wealth of knowledge I can learn.
With every book, I feel fully engaged,
No longer do I carry the weight
Of my hidden desires, now unconfined.

The words of these books have unconfined
The potential I have always had made,
And the burdens of life have lost their weight.
I have been enlightened and fully revealed,
In a world of endless possibilities engaged,
And my desire for knowledge continues to burn.

So I remain braced against bookshelves, engaged
With the knowledge I've made and the beauty revealed,
Unconfined, weightless, and ready to learn.


















The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

So, don't hesitate and get a copy today from one of the many online bookstores.

Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you

About this poem

This poem celebrates the power of books to ignite the soul and reveal hidden desires. The speaker is braced against bookshelves, feeling the weight of knowledge and the promises each book holds. The poem suggests that reading and learning can set one free, unconfine desires, and open up a realm of possibilities. The speaker is fully engaged with the books, and their passion for knowledge burns brightly. The poem encourages a love of learning and the pursuit of wisdom through books.  

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Written on May 12, 2020

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 12, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDXE EAFBDC CEGABF HCXEAD DHXCEB EHECIF JJDGAH EHIJDC CEDHAJ JCAEHD HED X X XAX
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 3,270
Words 652
Stanzas 14
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 3, 1, 1, 3

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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