I take refuge
In words
on leaves
on pages
in books
in cafes
any time
any hour
any day
they lead
In and out
of certainty
those words
any will do
they can be caustic
or for comfort or joy
some take flight
others fail
they can make
a difference
they can shine
like the sun
or stars
in the night
simultaneously
for solace and sorrow
they can take
you on adventures
take me away
to and from
reality
when I wake
they are better
than coffee
and sometimes
company
late at night
words are there
for me
when I hesitate
to dream
Sometimes they hide from me.
Yes, they do!