Human library

I read a book recently
To describe it "interesting"
would be an unforgivable underestimation;
dull of me
and ignorant
When quite au contraire I wish to show my intellect,
I want it to be known that I am educated
I want to show my appreciation to the Writer

But despite all my years of schooling
I lack words at this moment

I read a book recently
I was spellbound.
Briefly mesmerized.
I was moved like I haven't been moved in a small eternity
And everything around me feels so clear again
Everything around me is a constant reminder
of the inescapable, indesputable fact or law of nature:
that I am alive and intact,
connected and surrounded
and not bombarded and lowered

But instead
lulled
soothed

I'm forever grateful for good books
and my ability to read