throw a stranger

...an unexpected smile.

You are my favorite book.

Most people accept you only as your cover;

Beautiful, yes, but there's so much more on the inside.

I read a new page everyday

And sometimes I'm tempted to look ahead.

I am your patient audience,

So I won't spoil the ending.

I promise to keep your spine in-tact,

And I'll remember where I left off so no bookmarks.

Your eyes are the perfect teaser,

And you hooked me in with details in your jacket.

You tried warning me with your contents,

But my eyes were already devouring your words.

I see the truth in your diction

Almost as if you're speaking into my ear.

I feel the climax is coming, but alas!

A cliffhanger.

You are the only character I'm interested in,

And sometimes I wish I could save you from the plot.

You are no damsel in distress,

But maybe I'm just hoping your genre is romantic.

I've gotten to the chapter with me in it now,

Blushing, smiling, and laughing as I reminisce.

I feel my heart flutter when the words run blank,

But then I realize I haven't seen you today.

You are also my favorite author.

Best of luck in searching for your happiness,

If that's your ultimate theme, that is.

I can't wait to see how it ends.

Poet and Didn't-Know-It? Perhaps.

Comments, please and thank you!

I'm really proud of this so I'd appreciate some feedback.

Thanks to my friend Lauren who posted a myspace status as "You are my favorite book."

Just reading that simple statement set me off into an inspirational whirlwind.

My sister's the real poet, so I can't wait to show this to her. :D !