Lost in books, late again
Standing by my book shelf
Thumbing through pages
Rereading favourite excerpts
Fancifully hoping for a book getaway
Far from the ugliness of the world
Reminded others saw worse
So that i can stand tall today
Incredible beacons of courage
In the vile face of hatred, abuse, exclusion
They transformed it into stories of triumph
Into poetry i hold close to my heart
To sojourn through another test
A test of humanity, of truth, of justice
I stand by my book shelf
Musing how millions of words
Give meaning to my life.
