books beckon
titles tantalize
volumes of unknown capacity
to teach truth
set spines shivering
offer refuge
or simply delight
compact companions carry
worlds within words
brimming with inky life
passive potential waits
just open the cover
complete the circuit
unleash the current
and add a lasting light
to your soul
Yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom;
seek learning, even by study and also by faith.
compact companions carry
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brimming with inky life
Don't they just!
T- this is fantastic. K
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offer refuge
or simply delight
These strike a solid chord with me... our compact companions offer so much within their words.
books do enlighten one's soul.
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enjoyed the flow.
Oh yes, we are blessed to have access to hundreds and thousands of books! Not enough time in this life .....
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Almost a ode to books. Perfect! My magpie: http://verseinanutshell.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/open-book/
ReplyDeleteWell said. Should be emblazoned on libraries!
ReplyDeletelovely words! We do love our books don't we?
ReplyDeleteOh I really love the middle stanza.
ReplyDeleteah, add light to your soul...all that potential waiting in a book to be unleashed in our opening...
ReplyDeleteI especially like "brimming with inky life". Very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
T, I love this poem! Especially this:
ReplyDelete"complete the circuit
unleash the current
and add a lasting light
to your soul"
And I enjoyed your hearty use of alliteration!
Hey! Hey! I 'ink this has to be one of my favourites! Completely!
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