Book

Worn down pages,
guarding the precious cargo within it,
words that entrances and engages,
a display of intelligence and wit

the faded pages, holding on to their story,
mere resemblance of former glory,
the words slowly conceding the great
battle of time

sitting there in insolation,
watching the years proceed,
occasional consolation,
of worth and individual need

a dear friend,
a beautiful end,
an icon of childhood delight
and enthusiasm.