THIS BOOK

Small.  Square.

Opens, shuts;

this eye

with cardboard lids.

This tree

of milk-white leaves.

This stack of wings.

This trick window.

This escape route,

travel-pouch,

dream-pillow.

This treasure.

Open it.

© Joyce Sidman 2003

Print out on cardstock or heavy paper and trim

for your own Library Lovers bookmark!