He was looking for a book

Shakespeare and Poe are obvious references, Cao is a Chinese writer, Cao Xueqin. He wrote Dream of Red Mansions

He was looking for a book:

Shakespeare, Cao, Poe…

      Anything to pass the hours.

The library was his airplane terminal

To take him to any destination

Or any time.

Like having his own Delorean

Going 88 on a deserted road.

Aisles like country miles

Lit with bright words instead of light.

This book green as Eire,

That one’s title in silver tinsel.

Like Baskin Robbins 31 flavors….

What to enjoy today?