The body is supported by a velvet-covered chair. With graceful intent, the mind slows And is released from the world of the field. White covers flow over the relieved Blued memories flash consciously in recall Grayness overtakes and suppresses Blackness sets in and there is only it. Yellow dissolves to white Red darkens to blue Brown fades to gray Purple shifts to black. Scoured clean what was once dirty Deserved relaxation stands with exhaustion.
Inactivity follows activity.
In libraries vast, There is but one element that is steadfast, Often overlooked, But always required. On high shelves and low shelves, Designed in many different fashions, In the corners and against walls, Supporting what is most dear to us. Encyclopedias and novels thrive, They stand straight and tall, Words align themselves vertically, Colors stay vibrant as a result. Either designed with geometric simplicity, Or with intriquite ornamentation, Purpose is resolute. Perceived below the supported, Hidden away and out of reach, Places quickly into the cracks between the supported, Dust accumulating with time's procession.