Lover of Words

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From the first time

I encountered your lilting phrases

I was hooked

Spending countless hours

Pouring over your pages

My heart pounding

My hands sweating

As I relentlessly pursued the story

you told

I am a lover of words

Our relationship

has alleviated my boredom

Stimulated my creativity

Arroused my passions

And I have been true and faithful to you

Devouring your messages for over 50 years

So I write this in homage

As I sing your praises

My faithful companion

My loyal lover

Words