A worn-down book sits in the street, its owner not in sight.
It was abandoned, so much knowledge wasted
Not of value anymore
Just because it needed attention,
and the love of others to be strong.
No one takes the time to bring it back to life,
since its still in one piece.
The book wonders if anyone would care
if it was ripped apart worse than before.
The book was forgotten
after being dropped years ago.
The kid who dropped it scraped his knee,
crying for help.
The first aid kit flew in, being praised for its healing.
The kid ran off, now restored to perfect health
knowing how to solve their next problem.
While a piece of them was left behind
with no one left to succor.
by Emma Barnet
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