When I was writing this, I was thinking of what sort of bond the reader and writer share when a reader dares to pick up the book by a writer for the first time, and a masterpiece is shared. It's this trust, this bond, this journey that they share that is truly irreplaceable.
When the reader first commits to a book, the reader lets go of his/her eyes and schema for an entirely different world, whether it be one merely in a different city, or one in an entirely different dimension. As for the writer, the writer has created a masterpiece, something special and from the heart, something to be shared and felt and loved with others. They're the painter in this, and they splatter the canvas with a world made of words.
I hope that when readers of Teen Ink read my poem, they might be able to realize what sort of special magic there is for all those who love books, because it's really something unforgettable and priceless and precious. For all writers, too, to keep writing and spilling their beautiful words and works for others to enjoy too. Maybe, I hope to even inspire some others to read a bit more, because everyone deserves to experience this phenomenon.
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it! Good luck to readers and writers alike!