Bookstore, Musty Galore

Bookstore, Musty Galore
Allen's Old Gold Discover,
SecondStory Pages of Glory,
Kelmscott Shelves Soar & Hover,
1st Editions Scarce Recovery,
Fore Edge Paintings Lover,
However It's Cheapo Papery,
Provides a Comfy Nest Plover,
Finding Fresh Author Flesh Scary!
Going Broke Buying A Great Cover,
I'm Not Waiting 'til Old & Hairy,
Grazing Tomes is Similar to Clover,
Diet As Extant Goodreads is Nary!
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June 12, 2019 at 10:40 PM
Somehow I feel that the last two lines are quite profound, although I can't explain exactly why. There's just something about 'grazing tomes' and 'clover,' the blending of Nature and books, that moves me. Best wishes, Gershon
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