APAD: There is no frigate like a book

This is the first line of a poem by Emily Dickinson. She didn't jet around

the world to hunt inspirations. To her, the human soul is infinitely free only

because its vehicle can be so frugal.

 

Buddha might have an even cheaper one. Before enlightenment, however, a book is

pretty good.

 

Enjoy.

 

    There is no frigate like a book

    To take us lands away,

    Nor any coursers like a page

    Of prancing poetry.

    

    This traverse may the poorest take

    Without oppress of toll.

    How frugal is the chariot

    That bears a human soul.

    

Meanwhile, gas cost $5.783/gal in California as of 9/30/2023 :-)