Ode to Reading

This is my other favorite ode from 7th grade English.

It's me,

Only me,

In my own wondrous world

No longer a part of this one.

I am forgiven of anything,

Everything,

Living inside a world

Created by another.

A castle in a kingdom.

A kingdom in a book.

Hidden away, where

No one

Sees the book that holds my

Heart.

Under my desk, so I may read

And not get caught.

Home,

At night,

Time to sleep,

But not for me.

Under covers, flashlight in hand

I go to the

Enticing

Life I wish to

Dream.

A squire of King Arthur,

A knight fighting monsters,

A reader enveloped in her book.

When I do sleep, my dreams are

Ridden

With the ivory pages,

The mahogany cover.

I become a lover looking for another,

A pirate searching for treasure,

A reader longing to read.

As I awaken, I

Pick up my book,

And read a few pages.

Suddenly,

I stop.

I have finished my book,

The adventure has ended.

I am lost.

Author's Note

Constructive criticism is appreciated

Reviews

[Chaos Stone]

nothing to really criticize, very fun reading about your reading lol
it was touching and, no offense, but kinds cute. has me reminiscing about starting my fascination with reading in my youth
i guess the ending seems a little abrupt, the read has a good flow overall though
very fun, great write, keep it up, and dont be afraid to revisit this work in the future :)