In the beginning
We connected right away
You had a lot to talk about
Such as Billie Holiday
As I grew older
You taught me
My mind consumed with information
Ruby Bridges ... I could not ignore
Now I am a teen
You bring me JOY
I see the world differently
Growth of girls, such as Rose Marie McCoy
Young adulthood ... Here I am
Still the best of friends
Learning about new cultures
Martin Luther King ... who did not pretend
I have reached maturity
You stood the test of time
Phillis Wheatley and Langston Hughes
Dear Library ... You DEVELOPED my mind
Invisible, 2023
