Books and More Books

When the days get long,
you can’t go wrong
in collecting books,
to fill all crannies and nooks,
to read them night and day
to keep boredom at bay.
May they be books of history
or captivating tales of mystery.

Don’t be a twit,
read books filled with wit,
even by people with an attitude,
who often spout many a platitude.

Maybe you’d pick up a pen yourself,
rather than reading a book off the shelf,
sending a missive to those close to you
telling them: I love you, I do.