Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

A Chance To Read

I never let a day pass by
Without a chance to read,
For words provide the nourishment 
On which my mind does feed.

To fiction I’m addicted;
Every chapter is a fix,
The Times and The New Yorker
Adding interest to the mix.

My grandson’s sitting next to me,
A chapter book in hand,
The joy of reading something 
That we each can understand.

How wonderful to share with those
We love the pure delight
Of reading stories that
Another reader chose to write.

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Caren Krutsinger July 31, 2021 at 7:33 PM I love the days of reading a book next to someone else reading a book. This is fabulous!

Gershon Wolf July 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM Reading certainly does help us non-global explorers expand our horizons... even 'chapter books.' (Never really understood that term. Isn't every book actually a 'chapter book?'... Oh, well...). Happiness and Joy, Gershon

Gordon Mcconnell July 23, 2021 at 1:54 PM Great piece Ilene, such wise words indeed which we should all heed, although I'm an avid reader I need to discipline myself to read more and better.Have a great weekend, Gordon

Barbara Peckham July 23, 2021 at 1:41 PM Beautifully written. I applaud anyone who gets both rhyme and meter right. So few do. And the subject matter is also close to my heart. Reading is so important at all ages.

L Milton Hankins July 23, 2021 at 1:34 PM Lovely, Ilene. Yes, it is so wonderful...and you are setting such a good example for your grandson. Hopefully, he will enjoy writing, too.

Kim Merryman July 23, 2021 at 12:17 PM I love to read, too, especially fiction. I guess it's my way of escaping reality. My husband thinks I read too much. I just think he's jealous. Enjoyed your poem, Ilene! Blessings, Kim M

Rico Leffanta July 23, 2021 at 11:36 AM Could not help but laugh at comparing the Times and New Yorker to fiction, after a report that the USA ranks #49 of #49 nations where people trust the media to report the truth! Reading to your grandson will help him learn to distinguish fact from fiction! Well done! Aloha! Rico