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Just because my cover is weathered and torn
And my pages are a little worn
Don’t look at me and scorn
For I’ve been a thousand places
And seen more faces than you can imagine
The value is in my words
Not how I look
So don’t look sideways at this old book
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Comments (3)
Makes me love books even more.
I love this!! Great work
Such a great poem! I love old books and read them with extra care.