RANDOM THOUGHTS
The Ateneo Grand Splendid
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.