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The door to the bookstore creaks complaining Books for new and old customers a small bookstore since 1937 I get symptoms of claustrophobia, mouse droppings and dust but, definitely has its charm Then the smell comes and slaps me in the nose Mothballs, a strange sweet air The books are not old, they are vintage The owner is about 80 years, an apathetic man with glasses Little by little, the room slowly fills up Some buddies with 4-wheel walker overly tight braces and corduroy trousers When they nod their heads it even flies dust out of their hair They should not buy books, but have a little coffee break in the bookstore's back room 10/03/2021 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Robert Pettit

Date: 3/15/2021 11:44:00 AM

I'll bet you found lots of literary treasures in that shop. This is an impressive write.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/13/2021 3:46:00 AM

Wow!! Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. I wonder if this still exists. Your presence at my page was uplifting. Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/12/2021 10:19:00 AM

Familiar smell!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/11/2021 2:51:00 PM

You set us up with quite a scene, I for one am glad I can't smell the musty scent from here. But I do love old books, nicely done Sunshine

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:31:00 AM

- I love books too ... but will not bring home old books that smell ... you will never get rid of this smell - Many thanks for your comments, Vie Rose :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Horne

Date: 3/11/2021 12:27:00 PM

what a pity you missed the contest with this lovely write

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:27:00 AM

- There will be more opportunities, Jack ... not the doom of the world :))) - Thank you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/11/2021 12:23:00 PM

Hello Sunshine Smile I would be in that bookstore . Finding a book to read and enjoying the company. God Bless Darlene Your in my prayers.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/12/2021 10:26:00 AM

Hello Sunshine Smile i sense that i would find something interesting in this bookstore. Hugs Darlene

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:24:00 AM

- You will definitely find something interesting in this bookstore ... thank you very much for your comments, Darlene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/11/2021 12:19:00 PM

Hello Sunshine Smile, I just read your comment to Jennifer, You will be in my prayers as well. Thank you for letting us know. God Bless Darlene.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:21:00 AM

- You are so lovely ... thank you very much, Darlene ... good thoughts to take with me when the time comes :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/11/2021 9:29:00 AM

It would be wonderful to browse through the vintage books of such an interesting and pleasant bookstore. Well imagined! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:18:00 AM

- Yes, an exciting store ... but does not smell good, Evelyn :))) - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/11/2021 3:53:00 AM

Great. Would have been a winner ...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/11/2021 4:01:00 AM

- Thank you very much, Kai :) - This contest was full in a short time ... - I like your contest theme :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/11/2021 2:18:00 AM

Fantastic write, Loved to have a coffee in the backroom.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:33:00 AM

- A place to meet old friends ... they are looking forward to this coffee hour :) - Thank you very much for your comments, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Supraja Kannan

Date: 3/11/2021 2:03:00 AM

That's a lovely write on bookstore with unique imagery...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:33:00 AM

- Thank you very much for your comments, Supraja :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/10/2021 9:09:00 PM

Love this journey through your poem, Anne-Lise. takes me back to a place very similar...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:36:00 AM

- An old bookstore that does not close its doors until the owner leaves this world, Harry :) - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/10/2021 2:12:00 PM

Sorry you missed the contest, Anne-Lise. I love the way you recreate the atmosphere in this old book store. Here we have mostly just large chains. I would have enjoyed walking through this bookstore to treasure hunt! Enjoyed very much. Hugs, Carolyn

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:39:00 AM

- A treasure hunt in the bookstore ... yes, here you can find just about anything .... even mouse droppings, Carolyn :) - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/10/2021 1:23:00 PM

This is a wonderful piece of work, Sunshine. I wish it had made the contest for it is surely a winner! I loved the imagery...I could even smell it!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:42:00 AM

- The smell will stay in your nose for a while, Milton ... but, a unique shop - There will be more contests ... I participate mostly for fun :) - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/10/2021 1:07:00 PM

what wonderful imagery Anne-lise i can picture the scene of the aged folk with the dusty tomes:-)hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/12/2021 2:45:00 AM

- A lot of dust ... if you have allergies you should not go in ... just look in the window, Jan :) - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 3/10/2021 12:53:00 PM

A great piece, Anne-Lise, with imagery that appeal to different senses.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/11/2021 4:01:00 AM

- Thank you very much for your comments, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/10/2021 11:34:00 AM

Love the imagery of the old bookshop Anne. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/10/2021 11:55:00 AM

- Can you smell it, Tom ? :))) - We have a strong snowstorm today ... I'm waiting for spring :) - Thank you very much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)