I think I make it abundantly clear
That I am a bibliophile, I hold books dear
Never do I go anywhere without a book in my hand
Even if I know I wouldn’t open it at all- I can’t stand
The thought of spending a free moment anywhere
Without being able to read- though to be fair
I spend as much time on my smartphone scrolling through
Social media posts, even when I don’t mean to
But the habit of carrying a book with me
Predates the advent of cell phone technology
If a physical book is cumbersome, I have books on my phone
In the company of a good book, I never feel alone
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In to my passion when I take a deep dive
I realize that I don’t need varied experiences to thrive
Vicariously I experience the universe through books
I can be oblivious of my surroundings, not have to look
At anything else when a book is with me
Reading has taught me to enjoy my own company
Through times of turmoil and lack of human interaction
Books have sustained me, provided me a distraction
A refuge from boredom, anxiety, anger, despondency
Losing myself in a book has meant all of that for me
My life has been enriched by the books I have read
On a steady diet of new books, I hope I can continue to be fed
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Let me always carry a book with me
If I find between errands some moments free
I’ll let some impactful writing create an impression
And reinforce with books my obsession
Passion...unbridled 
Me, too! I don’t read books online, so with me it is always a ‘book’ book. No matter where we go, my husband always says, “You have a book with you?” Absolutely!
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