When I entered the silence surrounded me,
This was a hallowed place, full of answers,
A place where joy and wisdom abounded.
The occasional turn of a page was heard
Where somebody was seeking knowledge.
The footfalls so carefully trod
Not disturbing others from their peace.
As I creep down the rows
The books either side look down on me,
All these words needing to be read.
I stop and gaze at the majestic tomes
And slide one gently from the shelf.
The words so beautifully crafted on the page
Give so much pleasure in their form.
I read page after page
And there I find that for which I was looking.
I almost broke the silence with my thoughts
As there it was the information I needed.
So much information in this library,
This hallowed place,
Had now answered my question.
My bus was due in ten minutes.