Bibliothèque

Vibes ✨ Old home office, leather bound tomes, honeyed tea, dried plums as a snack, heavy classical music MBTI ✨ female ENTJ, INTJ This is a scent I find to be very "opulent" in the true sense of the word. It's comforting in the cold days when I need to run the books, the prominent leathery-suede accord married to the very sweet, almost dried plum scent. It's kinda too much on warm days, and frankly it's somewhat too opulent to be worn in warm weather, where it never ripens enough to showcase it's powdery facets. This isn't a safe sterile-corporate office scent when other people are involved, but I do enjoy it to get myself in a productive headspace at home, having both enough honey-like sweetness to comfort me, and enough bitter accords to remind me that I actually need to get sh*t done. It's a unique scent, and I do not regret spending money on the sample, but I doubt I'll ever need much more than couple 2mls at hand, as it's a very lasting and concetrated liquid. It's a good scent for working from home in an office, for sipping fruity cranberry/raspberry tea on the side and listening to classical music while in a comfortable workspace with a wooden desk. I find it to be in the same category of scents as FdB Sirene, Amber Oud Tobacco by Al Haramain and Oud Save the King by Atkinson. These scents are somewhat opulent, fruity and honeyed, with prominent animalic suede/oud/orris accords, powdery drydown and are not suitable for my everyday except around Xmas/January/February time, but at the same time are quite warm, sweet and comforting. If I had any complaints on this scent, it'd be around the fact that they should have leaned more into the powdery drydown and calmed down on the leather bit, as it can come accross as almost gummy at times. It's a bit too prominent. Alternatively, adding a stronger honey accord would have made this more pleasant to adjust for the overbearing leather. I enjoy this, but frankly it's more something I wear for myself rather than for other people. I like this layered with spicy/sweet scents for a twist.

This instantly took me back. It’s winter. My grandpa and I just got back from a freezing walk in the deep snow. Nothing special, just a few laps around our Khrushchevka. The cold is good for the child. We get back inside an overly warm apartment. You can’t control central heating yourself. My cheeks and nose are red from the cold. Grandpa tells me to go sit down in the living room. I climb onto the old red armchair. It smells a little dusty and it’s too soft, it swallows me. It’s going to be hard to get up from here. I look at the carpet hanging on the wall. Why would you put a carpet there, I wonder. Grandpa says it’s cause you never know who’s listening. The other wall is covered in tall bookshelves, mostly old tomes of something I don’t understand. A single light bulb in the old chandelier flickers. Grandpa makes me black tea. He spoons some raspberry jam in it. It’s good for my immune system, best to warm up quick from the cold. Oh and he almost forgot, the plums in chocolate that he bought in the shop. He gets them out of his leather jacket pocket. The wrapper is a little dusty. I unwrap the sweet, it smells like leather and plums. I sip my sweet black raspberry tea and eat my sweets. Grandpa cracks open the window, only a little. He sits next to it on a wooden stool and lights up his pipe. The old clock ticks loudly on the wall. The 8 o’clock news is on TV. The signal is not very good, there is a lot of static. I am warm and sleepy. It starts to snow again.

For me the perfume has a very interesting smell! Unexpected. I did not expect such a library at all! It is not your ordinary library. I have been in such a library this year in the Czech Republic: ancient library in the monastery. Books everywhere up to the ceiling, but on a side they sell candles, various potions, some herbs, and even jam, which they make in this monastery! And the first thing that comes in this fragrance it is just jam: a ripe peach and a big yellow plum. You know this plums, they are nor sour at all! They are as sweet as a peach, but they still smells like a plum, when it has already been harvested, and it lies somewhere in a cozy interior filled with old furniture and tapestries, the sun shines on it, and it ripens even more. Then the fruits disappear, and powder and book dust come. Still the same library, you just moved into another room: it smells more of old leather covers, carved furniture that has absorbed ancient dust, dry herbs hanging on the walls... And then it gets dark, the hot sun leaves the fragrance, and it becomes cool. Leather covers come first, giving off the sun heat. Old shabby pages, dried ink, serenity and silence. Antique interior. It is my favorite! I immediately wanted to dig into old books, write philosophy research on ancient parchment, think about the eternal.

This one feels an intimate friendly kind of confidence. It’s not something I wear to stand out from across the room — it’s something people notice when they get closer. There’s a soft sweetness to it that feels warm and inviting, almost like being in a comfortable space with dim lighting, music in the background, and good company. It has this smooth, slightly fruity warmth that makes it easy to wear when I’m just hanging out with friends, whether at home or at the cinema. It doesn’t try too hard, so it's not for fancy dinners or parties. What I like most is how it brings people in. It sits close to the skin and creates a calming aura that feels personal. It’s the kind of scent that makes someone lean in a bit more without really knowing why. There’s a sweetness there, but it’s controlled — not loud, not overwhelming, just enough to feel warm and familiar. It fits perfectly in relaxed, informal moments where you want to feel put together without being obvious about it. Oh and I dislike leathery fragrances, but in this case, it only shines through on the dry-down and it's so soft that it's barely noticeable. Love it.

I absolutely love Bibliothèque - but I can see why it could be polarizing. The opening is very bold, even jarring. On the first spray, it's quite sharp, almost like petrol or some sort of solvent. It can be pretty abrasive, especially if you're not expecting it. Once it has a chance to settle (3-5mins) is when you really start to get the character. At the beginning, you are hit with the peach, leather, plum, cinnamon, and fig. There is also a distinct paper-y note that feels like the pages of an old book - dry, dusty, nostalgic. As it evolves, usually an hour or so, the bright fruitiness dies down and you get something more warm, rich, and comforting. A deep vanilla and slightly gourmand. This is when it's my favorite to wear. If I know I'm going out, I'll spray it on 30mins to and hour beforehand. To me, Bibliothèque is very unique and complex. It feels like being tucked away in a grand old library on a rainy autumn day - surrounded by worn leather armchairs, wooden shelves, and the scent of paper. It's cozy, spiced, and mysterious. It might not be for everyone, but it is one of my favorites.

A gothic still life. A Caravaggio chiaroscuro of overripe plums, brandy snifters, inkwells and fountain pens. Bibliotheque is the fine art PhD twin sister next to the avant garde concept artist one that is Pulp. She's fruity in an almost fermented way, like a splash of elderberry schnapps, but brightened with a bite of violet pastilles. I’m also getting an “antique shop” accord; a patina of dust sugaring tufted armchairs of dark chocolaty leather. And I love it. Her longevity is solid and sillage appropriately treacly. If Bibliotheque smells like a library, it’s a dark fantasy library – a Guillermo del Toro’s imagining of Beauty and the Beast. Her companion candle is just as good, too. Mental Snapshot: a Dark Academia boarding school drama. Ivy League Hermione Granger. Carmilla and Laura meet-cute at Le Rosey. A Donna Tartt classics major love interest. Tweed trench, black lace petticoats, knee-high riding boots. A silver hip flask of plum wine, swigged amidst stacks of leather-bound mysteries. The plot somehow involves a talking magpie and a magic Birkin. tl;dr: Dark Academia darling 🎻🏺

One of the few Byredos I actually find outstanding. As someone who worked in a library for a while, it does not smell like a library—at least not a public library, or a library that exists in reality. It does, however, have this element of storytelling that makes you feel at home in a fantasy library. It reminds me of my favorite fantasy books, where the characters get lost in a massive library full of ancient texts, uncovering clues and such. The plum is so dark and rich while still being syrupy sweet, and there’s this powdery dustiness that comes from the violet blended with suede that envelopes you in the whole library/old book feeling. It’s incredible. It completely transports me somewhere else. As far as longevity and projection go, this is on the better side of Byredo’s usual. It lasts about five hours on skin, longer on clothes, with moderate projection for the first two hours, then turns into a small bubble shortly after that. Just such a brilliant perfume. I need to upgrade to a larger size.

I remember the time this one came out -- I remember it well... The SA at Lane Crawford told me that there was only 4 left, and I chanced it, mostly because I was heading to Europe of the summer (mid-year) holidays, and ironically enough, planning to visit the flagship store in Stockholm. I loved it from the beginning -- it was plummy and purple flowery, and it spoke to me. Anyway, I got back from Europe and LC had ONE LEFT -- at that stage, it was a limited release, something about the 5 or 10 year anniversary of the candle's release. Fast forward 6 months, and it's a regular line-up staple -- sales were so good that it became a brand mainstay -- or so the SA thinks! Fruity plum, gorgeous white and purple florals and a small animalic kick that anchors this scent well. I don't love it as much as I did 8 years ago, but I'm glad I own it. Will I replace it if / when it runs out? Maybe not, but it's a safe fragrance, not super challenging and not at ALL a problem to catch wafts of all day long...

This is one of my favourites. I really, really get the ”old books” and ”library” from this scent. This was actually the first experience I had with a leather note in a perfume for myself. Fell absolutely in love with it on the first spray, but was intimidated by the price tag and the ”weirdness” of it. Before this one all my perfumes were always meant to be pleasant to others and even if I loved Bibliothèque I realized not everyone would. So I bought a discovery set from Byredo to try it out a bit more and see what people around me said. The love I have for this scent never went way, but no one in my family likes it. At all. My oldest son actually hates it and think it smells like "urine from an old, drunken man" (his words). That being said. I decided to get a full size after I was through the discovery bottles. So glad I did. This perfume I wear for my enjoyment only, and not every day. But I absolutely, freakin love it!

Obsessed. Brings about images of a romantic night out, a high end niche quiet restaurant a glass of wine sits on the table with a couple, leaned into each other, laughter and whispers. It’s fruity but not a juvenile fruity, and complex, with a dash of vanilla some musk, with a hint of patchouli. This is a very controversial scent from what I’ve read from other reviews here. Some people hate this and thinks it smells like alcohol and cigarettes, others do not, myself included. I happen to be someone who personally Loves this. I hate the price. I don’t like it, not one bit; After buying the nomad sample from Byredo, this was the one out of all that I was drawn to. I am a sucker for plum and vanilla though. Even though I love it, this is NOT a safe blind buy. It’s STRONG and lasts long, so if you’re not a fan after spraying, you’ll either need to wait a few hours or shower. People seem to either love it or hate it. I love it.

This one is my first real splurge on a full bottle from a non-indie company. I've had it for 2 years now, and still love it. A spray on the back on my neck, in my hair, makes me feel all put together and chic and woman-y even though I usually wear plaid and hiking pants and crocs. It'll last past a hike too, which I like a lot. It sits close enough, I think, that it's not obtrusive to others unless they come in close enough. But it stays on long enough for me to smell it on my clothes the next day. I never got much of the 'library' thing from it, but it is as inviting as one. I can see the leather backing and the plum, hint of florals. I'm not a very discerning nose so I can't describe it very specifically. Usually I like woodsy, musky, smoky, peppery, and roses or jasmine for florals only - and this one with the leather is just on the side of 'odd' to balance the sweet fruitiness.

When I first started getting into perfumes, I thought Bibliothèque smelt sweet and depthless when I tried it on a paper strip. I quickly dismissed it but I find myself coming back during my search for book-related candle smells. This time, I gave the perfume a go on my skin and ran off to pilates without thinking much about it. It was the smallest spritz on the inside of my left arm but I keep getting gentle wafts of it throughout the pilates lesson. It burned through the saccharineness of the top and middle notes and the remaining base came through as warm and incensey on my skin even though incense isn't in the perfume notes. The overall experience was like visiting a modern library and slowly getting sucked into an unexpected read.

My grandfather was a lawyer. And he had this office in their house that was filled with these old leather bound volumes of old cases and precedents. Over time, some of them started to get broken down with silverfish - they lived amidst a heavily wooded area and so the insects. The old wooden hardwood table with the sweet lacquer, the smell of green and fruit outside, the damp aged leather with the slight sweetness of old pages weathering down... this perfume takes me right back to then. My granddad passed away when I was a small kid. He loved me greatly and I've really missed him. So thank you Byredo - you just helped me remember him far more vividly than I have in years. 10/10

Man oh man oh MAN do I love Bibliothéque Imagine you're in college, studying at the library with your crush, and you brought artisanal fruit leather you made for the two of you to snack on. You're more concerned with impressing them than you are with getting an A on your midterms. This is a subtly sexy, flirty fragrance. A leather scent for the fruity fragrance fans. I am NOT usually one for this scent profile.... and I did not like this the first time I smelled it. But I fell in love with it wearing it out to a night at the museum. Fruity and juicy in the most sophisticated way. I could see this working year-round, but probably only at night in the warmer months. Love!

EDIT: this with Phlur’s Peach Skin>>>> Soft and Nostalgic. Leather and patchouli give a masculine edge to a twinkly feminine fragrance. You can tell the DNA is Byredo: all their older femme fragrances have this sort of an iridescent floral quality regardless of their notes. It’s very “hot girl picks out books for her research paper at the university library.” I think patchouli haters will not like this one, but as a certified patchouli girlie, this is right up my alley. Minimally complex, deeply pleasing to breathe in. And because I never see people talk about it on here — their bottle design is SO perfect. Give me this lid on all my bottles!

I received a sample of this fragrance when I bought a different one and I fell in love with it. There is just something about it I keep coming back to and find quite addictive. On paper this is a fragrance that I shouldn't like - it has leather a note that I usually find challenging, there are not many fragrances I like that contain this note but I think it is complimented by the plum, florals and musk to make this a super wearable winter/cool weather fragrance. I don't own anything else like this and its definitely a fragrance I'd repurchase if my full size ever runs out. This is one of my favourites from this fragrance house.

This is a sweet, jammy plum fragrance with big dallops of peach, vanilla and patchouli and I love it. I can't stop smelling myself. We're having a lovely, mild 80 degrees day in NC and this perfume melds nicely with the weather. Not sure if I'd wear this on a 90 degree or 100 degrees day, but with a light breeze and a bit of heat, this perfume is mouth watering. This perfume projects well and lasts a ot 10 hours. You must like sweet fragrances to wear this scent. If not, don't bother to try this. This reminds me of Ormonde Jayne's Byzance and Izia La Nuit. I'll definitely be reaching for it this fall and winter.

For months ive been sniffing this thing. Every time I go into a shop and they have byredo I sniff bibliothèque and contemplate whether or not to buy it. I caved and bought it, finally, however to my surprise it smells different. In stores bibliothèque smells very sweet, like a fresh juicy pear with an assortment of fruits (I know pear isn't in the notes I don't care). However, now the opening is way more smokier and leather-y. Still settles into a sweet fragrance but the leather is more pronounced... I think I'll let this fragrance marinate and hopefully it starts to smell a bit more like the in store testers.

I don’t get all the hate! I find this fragrance beautiful. It’s a unique smell unlike anything I’ve smelled before but I guess that’s the draw for me I’m not going to smell like everyone else out there. You can have the baccarat I’ll take this ! It’s sweet not too floral, I don’t get the leather the other people are talking about , I don’t get a dusty smell as some stated. I get fruity , Sweet plum a little peach . Call me crazy but the dry down smells like a very light fruit loops.

The leather is so overwhelmingly strong with a very powerful projection that I coughed the first time I sprayed this. There's a bit of boozy plum and florals underneath but everything is covered in old, dusty leather. Gives me a headache. It's very evocative of an old dusty Florentine library but holy hell do I not want to be caught dead smelling like this, I fear people might start looking around for dead rats and half burned incense sticks when I'm near, immediate scrub.

Gratefull for this being my first Byredo Fragrance, this does not smell like a Library but still i love the smell of Plum and leather after a few seconds on the skin, and the dried of is a mix of flowers and fruit, but not as fruty as Erba Pura, i feel like this scent sets the tone for a great date night at a fancy restaurant, if you have the opportunity try it, just to stay away from the common Mojave Ghost and By d'Afrique, Solid 8.5/10, Winter Night Fragrance.

Bibliothèque is pure elegance in a bottle. The opening feels like walking into a luxurious library filled with old books, soft leather, and ripe peaches. As it dries down, the powdery violet and warm vanilla create an incredibly comforting yet sophisticated aura. It's unique, artistic, and effortlessly chic—one of those fragrances that leaves a lasting impression without trying too hard. Absolutely beautiful.

Smells like the candy stick from a Juicy Drop Pop to me. It lasts for a good amount of time both on skin and especially on clothes. It sits close if you want it to, but it can project too. I really like how if I spray it on my neck, it creates a bubble around me that I actually get to enjoy without bothering anyone. Definitely getting a full bottle.

Smells like the name--leather bound books inside of a library. It's SO nice and the perfect scent if you want to train yourself to like leather scents. It stays on my skin for a long long time and extends beyond my skin. The patchouli is mild and not overwhelming. I love it and I want it. Just wish it wasn't so expensive.

A sweet, girlish perfume, innocent, fun and light hearted. I visualize this fragrance as a round pink bubblegum with white swirls. Lasts up to 6 hours after applied, and on the dry down it gets less feminine and innocent and becomes more fruity and complex, although less powerful.

One of my favourite Byredo perfumes! It’s fruity but not to dessert. But I don’t really fell plum in it. In my opinion it has perfect balance of fruit, leather and delicate flowers so non of these overpower each other. Good everyday fragrance. It lasts 6-8 hours on me

The opening is overpowered by the plum and peach and then the heart notes it smells floral now and the base notes you will smell Vanilla and leather for me its a good byredo fragrance Longevity 4-7 hours Projection 1-3 feet Overall Its a good fragrance from byredo

For me, Byredo is up there with Penhaligon’s as my favourite niche houses. Adore this perfume. The plum is subtle to my nose but unmistakable. As it dries down the woody, musky accords take over making what starts leaning feminine become far more masculine. 8/10

My mother-in-law gifted this to me so I can’t review objectively😭 It’s beautiful and so unique but leans more on the feminine side although marketed as unisex. And the longevity is crazy, it stays for the whole day on my skin and FOR DAYS on clothes

Richly sweet without being overpowering, followed by smooth leather and patchouli that dries down into something deeply comfortable and intoxicating. This scent is addictive, in dire need of a full bottle.

Will admit to immediately getting a tester of this after Charli xcx said she loves it. You need to spray a lot but it's a god tier scent and feeling to wear this. Feels expensive in a non classist way.

This one is still buzzing around my head a few days after testing. Lipstick and leather, sweetness with an edge. I might love it, even though it’s definitely not a crowd pleaser.

why did i ever think it was a good idea to wear this to work😭 beautiful but comes off very very strong also i dont think patchouli works that well on me

another stunning fragrance from Byredo. thought those notes wouldn't work together, but boy, do they blend like a dream. to the wishlist this one goes!

BOLD- all capital letters. Big big personality, fills up the room. Quirky and edgy, loud and a wild persona. You either love it or hate it ;)

just sampled this scent again for the 5th time in the past year alone... do i drop 200 bucks on a full size of this? rachel this is serious

LOVE THIS, it’s so good. A very CHIC mix of plum, peach, leather and calming vibes. A picture very very cool person wearing this.

Does anyone else get Lush Store from this? It’s almost photorealistic of walking into a lush store. A very unique scent to me.

Sprayed it once on my hand and couldn't stop smelling it again, it feels like im in a nice library, perfecet scent for winter

One of my coziest go-to perfumes. Smells like spending a summer with my Soviet granny, full of hopes for the bright future

I absolutely love this scent! Unisex. Appealing. Long lasting. A unique scent out of my collection.

If I could f**k a perfume this would be the one, absolutely.

Straight up cutesy season 1 Sam Winchester in a library

i want to make love to this perfume it’s unreal

This fragrance was very much a like-hate with me, as during the first few wearings it gave me terrible headaches whenever I smellt it, I'm not sure why to be honest, but if I had to guess I'd say it's due to the way the Peach is likely done, as a fragrance I tried in the past would also give me headaches and the Peach note was done in a similiar way. But alas after a few days for getting used to it the headaches subsided thankfully. That aside I think it's quite unique and well put together, I can kinda see where the Library/Book idea is in this fragrance, and despite it not directly smelling like the pages of a book or even a library for that matter, it does give off a "feel" of a library or an old book if that makes sense?, something in it definitely reminds me of older books and a vaguely reminds of a library?? Moving on. The fruit (especially in the opening) is a little too sickly sweet to my nose personally, to the point where the peach smells borderline medicinal to me, and I hate to say it, but as a Plum note enjoyer, I'm not a fan of how the Plum is done in this fragrance's opening, however, the dry down does redeem this fragrance in my eyes as the musk and leather are done quite well albeit a bit tame, the Violet/slightly floral aspect are also done well despite being VERRRY far in the back, it adds a nice Nuance to keep the scent interesting. Good for moderate perhaps leaning colder weather and for casual outings, perfectly Unisex but might lean slightly feminine due to the Peach, I get medium projection on my skin that lasts around 6ish hours. I'm glad that my nose and mindadjusted and got used to the the smell of fragrance as now it's mildly pleasant and not pleasant-but-headache inducing like before, although not amongst my favourites from this house I still think its a good artistic fragrance and worth a try. Final Verdict 7.3/10

blind-bought this one, and I was a little bit scared of not liking it, but I absolutely adore it. I find it very pleasant and beautiful, definitely cute, although it’s not particularly special or unique enough to call it a masterpiece. I think most people would enjoy this perfume, and many might say it leans feminine, which I can understand, but as a man, I can easily wear it. It’s office safe, artsy, and interesting. However, I don’t understand why everyone, even the name of the perfume, keeps mentioning libraries or bookstores. I don’t know what kind of bookstores or libraries people are going to, but they definitely don’t smell like this. Many Byredo perfume reviews describe scents as “bookish” or “like libraries,” and I personally think people are just repeating what others say. To me, this perfume evokes a contemporary Japanese store or maybe a Japanese comic convention, full of cute decorations, peach and strawberry beauty cosmetics, candy, and a slight plastic vibe. There’s a synthetic, plastic-like element here that I actually find interesting and pleasant. If I had to associate it with a color, it would be purple. It also reminds me of those vintage blue and pink four-piece packs of Trident gum. It’s not very strong, so it doesn’t project much or have noticeable sillage in my opinion, but it’s a lovely “close to the skin” perfume. It is a good scent overall but I don’t think the price is worth it for what it offers.

Sweet, jammy plum and a hint of dense, syrupy peach open this fragrance. The leather here is soft and sweet, and the combination of fruit and leather is surprisingly delicious without ever smelling gourmand. It's distinctive, mellow, and rich. The name fits perfectly. It evokes a stately library with leather-bound books and worn leather armchairs. Perhaps someone smoked a sweet tobacco pipe in here in the not-too-distant past, or the vanilla-tinged pipe smoke has simply absorbed into some of the tomes and plush carpets over time. The room is quiet, elegant, and dressed in deep jewel tones... heavy curtains, mahogany wood, expensive art. A whisper of violet lingers in the background, alongside quiet musk and patchouli. I like this fragrance, but I don't necessarily want to wear it. Still, it's intriguing and undeniably attractive. I can absolutely imagine this as a cozy winter scent. The kind that wraps you in a cashmere cloud and gives the wearer a gentle hug. Another one I'll happily revisit when the days are short and the weather turns cold.

This is a fruity, leathery, and musky fragrance with a masculine lean, reminiscent of the Korean fragrance line Kyujang by Granhand—another interpretation of a library-inspired scent. In the opening, I got a photorealistic library—dust, old book bindings, yellowed pages, and a blend of carpet and wood, reminiscent of a 70s library. It’s a stuffy library, yet there’s a nostalgic and masculine sweetness. The plum and peach in it don’t smell fresh; instead, they come through as dried fruits. In the heart notes, the sharp, ashy scent of leather softens, transforming into a vintage, suede-like lambskin aroma. Its blend with plum creates a pleasant, softer, and more feminine scent. Would I buy it? Maybe when I have more spare income. But first, I would go for Blanche or Bal d'Afrique from the Nomadic line. This would come right after them. I would love to wear this in the fall, strolling through a park filled with fallen leaves, wrapped in a burgundy or brown leather jacket, reading a book.

At first I thought 'wow, what a soft, mellow fruit', but I quickly realised that there was a leather scent coming from underneath, a very significant leather. It's been a long time since I've smelled such a merry leather. There has always been saffron, a dominant patchouli or oud with the leather, but this has a completely different profile! The good thing is that it's not too sweet, it has a gentle sweetness from the fruit. The leather smell is not of the barn type, but more like the smell of leather jackets and leather bags. It is not the smell of an old and dusty library with wooden walls or the smell of books. It could be compared to the cover of a leather-bound book, but that would be a long shot. In general, I am not happy with Byredo's performance, and this is no surprise, but I really liked the olfactory profile of this one. This scent leads to happiness. The name is very nice, if I had to associate it I would definitely say 'Light Academia'.

My only keepsake from that new age obsession I went through during dark times Was a meditation that said to imagine A library extending to infinity Both vertically and horizontally Since then I carry this dream More liberating than it may seem I've locked us in a quiet dungeon And swallowed the keys We don't have to go to work Or pay the bills The walls are made of fragrant wood The books are leatherbound The upholstery smells like all the years Like shelters people found You take bites from a ripe plum You whimper, lick the sap I peel a peach, I taste the dew And then we take a nap And when I wake up, when I yawn You bring us mugs of tea We'll stay at home, away from all We'll finally be free Keep me in this dungeon And please, let me indulge in The library's noisy pantomime Give me all those books, and give me time!