A well loved book,
does not have a perfect cover,
does not have perfect pages.
A well loved book,
has dog-eared corners,
and bent and worn covers.
A well loved book,
has tear spattered pages,
and corners worn thin.
A well loved book,
does not smell like a bookstore,
or dust from a shelf.
A well loved book,
smells like the lotion you wear on your hands,
and all of your favorite foods.