a stack of books

immersed

in so much. so many books.

fiction

and non fiction.

self help

and theology.

spiritual tomes.

breathing techniques.

how to live with others,

or live alone.

get a dog, one book says.

join

a church.

donate, volunteer.

take a trip,

get a massage.

pray and meditate.

forgive others, forgive yourself.

the list goes on and on.

you get it.

self love comes first.

you really get it, but maybe

there's something

you don't know yet.

the next page will tie it

altogether

and suddenly all is known.