Library
Dated: 17th of February 2023
At a new place
Away from my comfort space
Inquisitive eyes seemed to look at me
There was something new about me, which they tried to perceive silently
I, the seemingly aloof one, didn’t wish to talk or laugh
“New friends aren’t found easily.” I sighed
I felt lost, alone and different from everyone around
Stumbled along corridors at places where I would find myself solaced
As I struggled to find a friend to fill me with cheer and bliss
I came across an amicable entity, she welcomed me with wide arms
The new place was not friendly, yet the entity was quiet and bright
She introduced herself as a soul that had affection for every beautiful thing that could be read
She didn’t look like me, but her soul, was like me
She lovingly called herself, “Library”
She was my first friend
At a place that was indifferent
She shone bright every morning and eagerly waited till I arrived
Welcomed me with a smiling face even when I arrived later than promised
She had a pure heart and warm compassion
She was tranquil even when the ambiance wasn’t serene
She brought the best of books for me to explore
Away from the noise, I read them at a place as calm as a sea shore
She knew the world more than I did
So she inspired me to create a future that I dreamt
She ensured that I succeed in every endeavour
The plans for the ones I shared with her
I spent moments of reflective and undivided reading and writing with her
She became a teacher when I learned
She became a friend when I felt concerned
Every conversation with people, when she too was around, turned out to be an engrossing adventure
Every success that I kept to my heart was known just to me and her
She shall be there tomorrow
Waiting with a smile, ready to wipe away every sorrow
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