Favorite Book

I've read a number of books through the years
At the library next to my home
And some I held close to my chest so dear
But they were always on loan

But if the pages make me smile like a fool
Maybe for once I won't follow the rules
I'll keep it until it's long overdue
When I find my favorite book to read

I read a story that opened my eyes
To the world and its passing time
And another one sang a sweet song to my heart
But the ending was sad from the start

And then came along just an ordinary book
That I happened to give a second look
It was humor and heartbreak and something in between
The most beautiful one I'd ever seen

And your pages made me smile like a fool
Maybe for once I won't follow the rules
I'll keep you until you're long overdue
Oh, I found my favorite book to read

So I'll pore over you 'til I know you by heart
And when time wears you down, I'll mend your broken parts
And I'll treasure the days with you that I'm spending
I'm still waiting to read your ending

And your pages make me smile like a fool
And for once, I didn't follow the rules
I'm keeping you 'til you're long overdue
You're my favorite book to read
You're my favorite book to read