A Nook and a Storybook

What would I give for a book and a nook
I'd forfeit some cash from my pocketbook
Surrender my coat to a hanging wall hook
Then give it a look , as long as it took

I'd roll back the stone, crawl into a cave
Find Ol' Tom Sawyer, take some close shaves
Look for Boy Wonder, help free some slaves
Hunt for lost gold, discover old graves

Go room to room, look high and low
Ride on a broom, escape through a hole
Go with the wind, fly over rainbows
Ride chariots of fire where ever they go

Search lost horizons with great expectations
Go hunting for bison in Indian Nations
Swim with Poseidon and gather crustaceans
The suspense would heighten my imagination

A book and a nook, a perfect day
Rain or shine, take me away
To read every line on every page
Spend all my time, that's what I'd pay


   an original poem by Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Devnath  Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 9:07 AM
Congrats on your beautiful win with placement my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Raven Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Hi Daniel, Congratulations on your win in the contest. An enjoyable read as you take us through your world of books. Liked this one a lot Daniel....Mike.
Inman Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 4:46 AM
Quite diverse appetite Daniel. Enjoyed the poem.
Murray Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 3:08 PM
Lovely. Good luck!
Smith Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Sounds like a beautiful day...kick your shoes off and let the breeze by your friend.
Turner Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Thanks Tim. I love to read but need new glasses. LOL I appreciate you dropping by, I'm sure you have your kids today. Hoping all is well. Peace my friend:)
Manassian Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 3:59 PM
I really liked this piece, Daniel. It flows well and I like the imagery. I'm sorry I haven't been around much. I've had some issues. hugs
Turner Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 5:08 PM
I don't hold it against you, I haven't been on full time either. Life has to be lived by someone. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and your friendly visit. Peace and I hope things are getting straightened out for you:)
Allison Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 3:44 PM
beautifully penned quatrain Daniel with great imagery - reading transports us to another world but now I prefer to read poetry rather than novels:-) hugs Jan xx
Turner Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 5:05 PM
Thank you Jan. Reading a magazine will do the trick, as long as I am learning something or stimulating my mind. I appreciate your kind comments. Peace:)
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