A Book

"Now" said a good book unto me.

"Open my pages and you shall see Jewels of wisdom and treasures fine,

Gold and silver in ever line,

And you may claim them if you but will

Open my pates and take your fill.

"Open my pages and fun them o'er,

Take what you choose of my golden store.

Be you greedy, I shall not care

All that you seize I shall gladly spare;

There is never a lock on my treasure doors,

Come here are my jewels, make them your!

"I am just a book on your mantel shelf,

But I can be part of your living self;

If only you'll travel my pages through,

Then I will travel the world with you.

As two wines blended make better wine,

Blend your mind with these truths of mine.

"I'll make you fitter to talk with men,

I'll touch with sliver the lines you pen,

I'll lead you nearer then truth you seek,

I'll strengthen you when your faith grows weak

This place on your shelf is a prison cell,

Let me come into your mind to dwell!”

― Edgar A. Guest,