Novel Refuge

Within the pages of a book I find sanctuary, a quiet nook, Where I often retreat and find The kindest heart, the vilest mind. Whenever I just feel like getting away From the rigors of life on any day, I step through the portals of a book Into a fantasy world and take a look: At the mythical realm of unicorns, Dragons, mermaids, seductive sirens, At the dreams, adventures and magic, Or life and death’s purpose and logic; Folktales of love, miracles, covenants, Of knights, heroes and revenants, Of saints, demigods and mystics, Priests, pundits, mullahs and clerics. Stories of betrayal of trust, Piety, innocence and lust, Of deceit, debauchery and debacles, Of witches, vampires and oracles. Deeds of dictators, despots and czars The chaotic world of wasteful wars Teeming with malicious mobs, Fawners, snivelers and slimy slobs. Be it a romance or a tragedy, Mystery, history or comedy, Oh, just give me but a book any And I’ll forgo a damsel’s company! In the Library contest by Isaiah Zerbst