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A Nook and a Storybook

I can quickly disappear into other realms
when my hands are holding a storybook.
I escape the harsh realities of this world
in the solitude of my quiet reading nook.

I don the disguises of characters I love.
With so many options I never get bored.
I'm Florence Nightingale on the battlefield,
or Joan of Arc gallantly wielding her sword.

I'm feisty and determined like Scarlet O'Hara;
Jason, leading his Argonauts to find the Fleece.
I might even write a grand story of my own
in which every nation finally lives in peace.

There's no limit to what I shall read or write
and no bounds to my imagination or rhyme.
I get lost in the sweet world of make-believe;
the future or long ago in ancient days of time.

I'm an explorer in a pyramid on a sand dune,
the first person to set foot on planet Neptune.
I've discovered a way to live upon the Moon
and means to keep cool in the month of June.

Come and read with me. I've books I can share
that will turn you into anyone you choose to be.
Give yourself one of the greatest gifts there is.
Reading pages of a storybook will set you free.


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                  April 16th, 2016  
     Eve's Nook and a Story Book Contest

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Balveen Cheema May 3, 2016 at 9:05 AM Congrats on your wonderful placement in A Nook and a Storybook contest Lin! Loved your offer in the last stanza! Lin Lane May 3, 2016 at 10:17 AM Thanks Balveen, and I really appreciate you for singling out something in particular. ;)

Bl Devnath May 2, 2016 at 8:59 AM Congrats on your beautiful win with placement my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Lin Lane May 2, 2016 at 12:02 PM Thanks, BL. I'm very grateful for your visit and comments.

Vladislav Raven May 2, 2016 at 7:24 AM Hi Lin, Congratulations on your win in the contest. We all lose ourselves within the pages of books. Your words are so true Lin. I do Love the Greek mythologies, i did read Gone With The Wind only once, many times for the Lord Of The Rings. Many are the dreams that books have brought me. Another wonderful write from your pen. From start to finish i was enthralled by your words. To lose yourself in a book is a wonderful experience as you say. This is a seven. Hugs....Mike. XX Lin Lane May 2, 2016 at 12:01 PM Your comments always make me happy, Mike, and thank you for casting me as the heroin in some of your sonnets.

James Inman May 1, 2016 at 9:39 PM A wonderful write Lin. I lived so many lives in books. Lin Lane May 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM Thank you, James. Isn't it wonderful how we put ourselves right into the clothing of the characters?

Eve Roper May 1, 2016 at 9:36 PM Lin, congratulations on your win!!! Hugs Eve Lin Lane May 2, 2016 at 11:59 AM Thank you for appreciating it, Eve.

Charlie Smith May 1, 2016 at 7:53 PM Congratulations on your finish in the contest Lin... Lin Lane May 2, 2016 at 11:58 AM Thank you very much, Charlie.

Sneha Rv April 17, 2016 at 1:17 AM How amazing!! This is so unique and lovely.. Good luck in the contest!! :) :) Lin Lane April 18, 2016 at 10:30 AM Hello, Sneha and thank you very much for liking this one.

Charlie Smith April 16, 2016 at 9:21 PM I was getting worried about you. Glad to know you're back. Good rhyme and rhythm, Lin. Well done... Lin Lane April 17, 2016 at 12:12 AM Thanks, Charlie. From Florida to Boston - both fun trips.