Life Cycle Of A Book

By Frances Ayers Last updated Jan 2, 2022

Newly born, written words desire to shine
Basking in glory, a well thought out page
Dressed in fine velum,and well laid out line
With imbued wisdom of the oldest sage

Carrying its readers through time and space
Providing refuge from a hectic day
Most noblest of friends, waits with quiet grace
A majestic sight, often on display

But dust it gathers,as it goes unread
Grows weak of stature as the years slip by
Without attention, is as good as dead
Then Sadly it ponders the reasons why

A loyal companion and trusted friend
Wisdom and knowledge it would gladly lend

Frances Ayers

I am a poet who started writing in her forties.I have been published in three facebook anthologies and in online magazines.Some of my poems have been two star finalists on voices.net,and I came in third place in the May 2010 poetry contest.I have created a number of online poetry groups,two of which are on facebook.I also hope to publish a book of short stories some day.I previously worked as a Social Worker with abused and neglected children and their families.

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