the black book

the stigma of black book recordings
doesn’t apply here at all
for what’s printed are daily reflections
and forces my past to recall

no names or addresses inside it
or pictures appear on the pages
only words of wisdom are written
taken from insightful sages

in sunlight that comes thru my window
my eyes behold much needed reading
words ring clear and grasp my attention
directing which way I’ll be leaning

for such a small book i do wonder
the message is huge unto me
by wiping away all my troubles
it consistently sets my soul free

it lays on the table at bedside
waiting for our rendezvous
cause missing my reading has told me
disaster will surely ensue

Copyright © 2007 Ronald J. Edwards