My Safe Space

Summary

The website content is a personal poem reflecting on the author's emotional connection to the library as a safe space, which has been disrupted during the pandemic.

Abstract

The author describes the library as a sanctuary where they have found comfort and inspiration since childhood. It is depicted as a place filled with endless opportunities for exploration, akin to having galaxies and worlds at their fingertips. The library's physical space, with its couches, tables, and books, is deeply missed during the pandemic, as digital alternatives like audiobooks and e-books fail to replicate the sensory and emotional experience of holding a physical book. The poem concludes with a message of gratitude to the readers and an invitation to others to share their own interpretations of a safe place.

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The library is portrayed as a cherished haven that provides a sense of belonging and endless exploration.
The author expresses a strong preference for physical books over digital formats, emphasizing the unique tactile experience they offer.
The pandemic has intensified the author's longing for the library, highlighting its irreplaceable role in their life.
There is an appreciation for the community of readers and an openness to engage with others through the shared theme of a safe place.

a poem about a place that makes me feel at home

Hidden in the stacks, there are galaxies, universes and worlds gathered at my feet, surrounding me, within reach. I separate what I think could be pearls and rubies from ones that seem like solid bronze.

From age 4, the library was my safe place, a home where I feel both inspired and welcome.

I love how there is never a limit of opportunities to explore many worlds without leaving the couches and tables that comprised the children’s area and now the main stacks.

During the pandemic, I feel like my safe space is ripped away from me, I miss it terribly. I long for it daily. No audiobook or e-book make up for the feeling of an actual book in my hands: solid softcovers which feel like silk in my hands, opening my mind to consider a different world or perception.

Thank you for reading today, I appreciate the time given :) This poem came from the prompt: a safe place. Tagging anyone who wants to participate, prompt is below:

My Safe Space

a poem about a place that makes me feel at home

a safe space to be

a poem and a challenge