Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

Books And Readers Are Beautiful

I find in today's world,
books and readers are missing.
Where have the readers gone?
Why are books so unattractive?
Could it be the style of writing or even their covers?
Years ago many would share their books with friends,
telling them the book was a must read.
Does the book hold the reader,
or does the reader hold the book?
The style of book needs to entice the reader to read,
starting with a catchy and colorful cover.
Yes, the beauty of any book,
is in the reader's eye to behold and enjoy reading.

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Len Gasun August 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM Lovely poem my dear poet friend Paula! Wish readers can still hold more books today due to the presence of internet. So sad if books are long kept in shelves without reading them anymore. I love and enjoyed another poem of yours today. Thanks for sharing! Good luck always! Hugs. Happy wkend/new wk ahead! Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Good luck always. Glad you found my fun "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write to be a, Lovely poem. I love books old or new. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Hugs with a happy weekend... Go writing away for your readers........

Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM What an interesting take on the contest . Love the part about dies the book hold the reader or does the reader hold the book Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write to be, an interesting take on the contest. I love books old or new. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers........

Kim Rodrigues August 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM It could be the style of writing. Years ago, yes, we would pass our books on. I often start to read and half way or so I lose interest. But some books can’t be put down. Hugs ~ Kim Paula Goldsmith August 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write. I love books old or new. Oh yes, some books I also find I can not put down. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers...........

Victor Buhagiar August 7, 2025 at 5:36 AM Your poem is full of truisms. We read little and few read us. Which is a pity. Paula Goldsmith August 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write. I love books old or new. I find some may read us with No comment. I think they may Not have time or do Not know what to say. It is a pity. Comments help us as writers and can make our day. Again, Thank You for reading and comments. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers...........

Marikate Kingston August 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM I love to read and just finished an old book written by Mauve Binchy, an Irish writer. Sad to see bookstores closing because so many are "plugged in" Watching movies after reading the book with same title is never the way to go in my opinion. You form pictures in your mind as you read the story that are spoiled by the producer of the movie. To me the beauty of any book is the way it makes you feel and how long that feeling stays with you. For me, "the book holds the reader" Paula Goldsmith August 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write. I love books old or new. Most bookstores have closed here. Movies are never as good as the book. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers...........

Sotto Poet August 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM I really like your uplifting verse, Paula. In the hype and promotion of a book, the author's tale and its worth may at times take a back seat. Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write. I love books old or new. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers...........

Eileen Manassian August 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM Fantastic poem. I loved the lines about... does the book hold the reader or does the reader hold the book. Superb. Yes. We have forgotten how to immerse ourselves in books. Life has become so fast paced. I was recently gifted a book that I hope to relish. Thanks for your comment on my POTD. BLESSINGS. Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write to be a, Fantastic poem. I love books old or new. Yes, life has become so very fast paced. Where does all the time go??? Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers........

Anne-Lise Andresen August 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM - We bought books and swapped with each other ... went to the library to borrow books ... I was a member of four book clubs and got books in the mailbox every week ... that's the end of that now ... I still read ... or listen to books online - I moved to a new house five years ago ... the first corona year ... probably threw away a ton of books ... no recycling would accept them (corona risk:) - Best wishes in the contest, :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write. I love books old or new. Yes, I remember the library and book clubs in the mailbox. Many things have changed with books. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Hugs.... Go writing away for your readers............

Rowena Velasco August 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM Such thoughtful questions, Paula — this really speaks to the shift we’re seeing in how people connect (or don’t) with books today. I especially loved the line, “Does the book hold the reader, or does the reader hold the book?” So true — it’s a relationship, and your poem captures that beautifully. Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write. I love books old or new. Yes, many things have changed with books but it is a relationship. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers...............

CayCay Godwin August 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM Are you putting this in the 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' contest? Since the 3rd grade, I always had a book going. Loved the feel of books, Mom, Sis and I shared books, I'd disappear at work for lunch to read by myself rather than join someone. Then, I fractured my skull and couldn't turn the page w/o forgetting much of what I just read. I'm thankful I can brain-retain poems and shows/movies. Excellent write. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write to be an, Excellent write. I love books old or new. Yes, this is for the contest. I am sorry about your fractured skull. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers........

sara Etgen-Baker August 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM These words reached out and spoke to me: Does the book hold the reader, or does the reader hold the book? So insightful! Your poem was a joy to read...now, off to read a book :-) hugs, Sara Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write to be, a joy to read. I love books old or new. I with you, reading a book sounds great. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers........

Bill Baker August 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM Nice encouraging poetry, Paula. The quality and personal presentation of their story sometimes gets lost in the buildup and advertising of a book. If we read a good book, we need to recommend it to others. By the way, The Bible is a great read for all of us. Just saying for all you kiddos. Have a great week, my friend. Bill Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write to be, Nice encouraging poetry. I love books old or new. Yes, the Bible is a great book to read. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers........

Brandy Nicole August 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM Dear Paula, so much has changed in our world. I remember being in school and using books. Reading them. Now, everything is online. I think there might be more than a handful in the world that still pick up a book and enjoy the adventure within. My best to you, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM I am touched by your kind words and support. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "Books And Readers Are Beautiful" write. I love books old or new. Yes, many things have changed with books. Online reading can Never replace the feel of a book. Books and readers go hand in hand. Go writing away for your readers........

Paula Goldsmith August 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM Books And Readers Are Beautiful ~ Date Written:8/5/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet........