Bibliophilia

Some like the aroma of kitchens,
others, the bouquet of fine wine.
I like the look and smell of a book
as I lovingly finger its spine.

I long to uncover its secrets
I just want to take it to bed.
Most delicious of treats,
to slip into its sheets

head down, pages spread.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
April 27, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)