When I was a very little girl, seriously elementary school age, I memorized a poem for class. This is the one I chose. This is also all I remember of it but it left an indelible impression on me. I wish I knew the author so that I can find the rest of it.
The cover of a book is like a door
That takes me to a place that I’ve not been to before
A pirate or a fairy queen may wait inside for me
I never know until I turn the page what wonders I shall see