My Obsession/ Ben Matsas/ Poetry

My Obsession

Ben Matsas

I’m in a different world when I read Being in a magical fantasy Or riveting history

To continue I must steal No money or trades Nothing to read

Paranoa kicks in fast Everyone is seemingly aware of my sins Fear takes over when I see cops

You can’t and won’t stop The urge is too strong to steal knowledge You might get in trouble or not

Some people get in trouble fast Some slow Some not at all

I don’t care if I do Reading is too important Keeps me sane

Makes me connect with those nearby Keeps me elated Saves me from the dark, dreary world