A cherished friend for life,
My perfect companion in solitude.
Its wonders seized and enlivened
In precious moments of quietude…
A glorious world invades mine,
Ages and centuries entwine.
Words weave a fantasy universe,
My Self is lost in time.
Each breath, laden and suspended,
Emotions, unrestrained and bare,
Every moment brilliantly sublime,
For this world, I do not care!
Books – you are a safe haven,
A confidant always to be found;
In the touch of crisp or yellowed pages;
Intensely, and lovingly bound!
Amidst life and many commitments,
Books, you are a joy untold.
A world of passionate exploration,
Within you, I unfold!
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© Payel Bhattacharyya
Books, Quotes, And Thoughts... 
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“My self lost in time” … I like that! Good post. Books are truly special. The best ones have a magical quality to them.
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Thank you for sharing your love of books and reading in such an original and moving way. I think the will resonate with many people, as I think we are all readers first and writers second.
Thanks for joining us in the blogfest,
Dan – cohost – #CBF16
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I love books as well! What a creative tribute to the power of reading and the love of books so many of us have.
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I really like this one too.
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Beautiful. I agree with Dan. Thanks for sharing.
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As a book lover myself I can only love your post about the role books and the stories they hold play in your life.
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Thank you!
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you once again!
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Thank you. Very glad that you have enjoyed reading it!
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Thank you!
Great books are just like best friends 🙂
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Thank you for reading, and enjoying it.
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