people
are like libraires.
flourescent bulbs,
musty odor,
dust.
quiet,
calm,
serene,
tranquil.
miles of words,
written,
but never read.
confusing,
ever-changing,
understood- by One.
shelved,
classified,
judged by their covers.
checked out,
mistreated,
abused.
lost and taken advantage of.
ignored.

1996
Writers Workshop

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