Dusty Tomes
Dusty Tomes in the Annals of Time
My life is an open book filling up with stories,
And as my life unfolds, I wait with anticipation,
Eager to see what each new chapter brings,
At the beginning, the plot and characters were simple and exciting,
Taking off in unforeseen direction,
Letting me develop as the main character in my book,
Sometimes I look back to see where I misread or was misled,
Caught in a mishmash, a tangled web of doubts and misdeeds,
It is then that I discover where my path lies,
Albeit twisted and overgrown with snares and woes,
Oh, but what a challenge to stay true to my character,
And to the whims of the Author,
Oh, but for a few more chapters,
Or for a sequel so that the protagonist can get his act together,
Because this book is rapidly coming to a close,
And the conflicts yet to be resolved,
My hopes are almost gone,
But the end will come just the same,
And I will be put upon the shelf,
Making room for the new fresh faces,
Ready for the bestseller’s list,
Legends in their own minds,
Until they, too, become dusty and worn,
Perused and abused, dull and unappealing,
Placing their spine alongside mine and the countless others,
Who have gone before,
Dusty tomes in the annals of time.
One Autograph for a Ten Year Old
A ten year old boy lies quietly in bed,
He’d rather be outside playing instead,
His spirit is strong as he welcomes each day,
As he looks at the tubes that keep him at bay,
His smile is there even when he’s in pain,
His treatments are dreadful but he rarely complains,
He’s a brave young man unless tempted to cry,
When he sees the fear in someone’s eyes,
Too young for cancer to put him in strife,
But it’s there uninvited to control his life,
The doctors are doing the best they can do,
They’re waiting to see if the chemo comes through,
Being careful with our words to keep his spirits high,
To meet his wishes the family would like to try,
Signatures he’s requested to place on his board,
From celebrities who are willing of their own accord,
Although bedridden, his eyes would dance,
Knowing someone out there gives him a chance,
Leukemia is not an easy disease to subdue,
Signatures would lift his spirits, perhaps from you,
If you’re a star in sports, music, or screen,
It will make his day for your name to be seen,
Politicians and writers, you’re included too,
Please be sure you include what you do,
If you’re a friend or relative of a fabulous star,
Send those autographs from wherever you are,
His condition is critical, he’s confined to a bed,
The hospital has limits, and no visitors can tread,
If you can meet his request just simply reply,
Mail a short note with autograph to the little guy,
If you would like his address to be sent,
Ask me for his information in a comment.