What do the back seat of my car
My bedside table
My reading spot at home
And my coffee table
Have in common?
Theyre strewn with books
And when I think of putting them away
I realize that thats how I like them
My books are my companions
I read a few at a time
One at bedtime
One with my morning coffee
And one when I have extra time!
I dont want to put them away
Because they grow on me
I like seeing them lying around
Theyre like my recent history
Their beautiful jacket designs
Remind me of what I read
How I felt as I read the book
And of my friend
If they were given to me by a friend
Gradually, they become
A part of the furniture for me
How can I remove them?
They are also a part of me!
Lida Berghuis
November 2nd, 2011
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