The Ateneo Grand Splendid
Balconies where applause once roared,
Now, shelves where countless tales are stored,
Red velvet curtains, silent now,
To books, they humbly take a bow.
Golden railings, chandeliers' glow,
Illuminate the worlds below,
Where readers wander, lost in lore,
Through pages, hearts, and minds explore.
The stage, once set for drama's sway,
Now a café where thoughts relay,
Aisles lined with wisdom's trove,
Ancient scrolls and novels rove,
From classics to the modern day,
A reader's haven, come what may.
El Ateneo, splendid indeed,
A sanctuary for hearts that read,
In your embrace, I find my muse.
Among your shelves, my spirits cruise.
El Ateneo, grand and true,
The most beautiful bookstore I ever knew.
Random Thoughts
20th May 2023
El Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookshop
Buenos Aires
Argentina.