The latest book in the altered book round robin exchange is titled Altered Verses, and is on the theme of poetry. It was started by my friend Stephen Rowe, who is an excellent poet (and even has a book of unaltered verses out). I very briefly considered composing something of my own to include in this book, but once I stopped to think a bit more, the correct course of action became very clear.


A teaser shot for the other altered book group members who don't want to be spoiled.

( O Mercury, patron of thieves... )

And, speaking of terrible writing, I really have most thoroughly waxed the cat at this point, and I must be off to get some work done now. I'll leave you with this image of Dinah Bell, performing her writing aid duties most admirably:



(To see other altered book spreads I've done, follow the love is not love which alters tag.)