The Bibliophile

By Sreelakshmi Pillai

For all the girls who found themselves in books,

We are lovers of books

One who loves to read, admire, and collect books.

For all the girls who found themselves in books,

We have lived a thousand lives,

Walked on the distant worlds and seen the end of time.

For all the girls who found themselves in books,

Our soul belongs to words and books

Every time we read, we are home.

For all the girls who found themselves in books,

Remember; books, coffee, and a rainy night

Are almost the same thing as a perfect life.

By Sreelakshmi Pillai