A grand achievement of civilization
Ordained and esteemed from nation to nation
A society honours our past, present, future
And safeguards the record as if it is lucre
A prized source of power rests in the mind
Chronicling the history of all humankind
A collection of wisdom that’s never verbose
Of art, craft and poetry, science and prose
Vast was their influence and great their effect
Essential that people will share and connect
Venerable pages contained in a book
We idle, peruse them, we linger, we look
Convenience of tech has not yet extinguished
The value of study, the role of the linguist
We, as a species, must not tolerate closure
Nor lessen their worth, or limit exposure
This hub of humanity, no borders or bounds
Where peace and engagement both can be found
The bastion of knowledge, a source of great learning
Sharing of insight that keeps the world turning
Visit them often and advantaged you’ll be
For all will be welcomed and served equally!
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