Alexis Y. Poet Rhyme

Books-Meraki

My love and my passion is to get lost in a book,
titles alone captivate me and I have to take a look.
They hold pieces of the past and contain mystery,
I enjoy finding out chapters of old, I gain history.

When money is tight, I can travel to various places,
and different cultures emerge and I see new faces. 
I am a hopeless romantic so I read for sure pleasure,
Who knows what I will find? Books are what I treasure.

As a child I endured a tremendous amount of pain,
a beautiful novel gave a hurt girl shelter from the rain.
They allowed me to be or do anything, I became free,
I believe in the written word,it did wonders for me.



Contest: Meraki
Sponsor: Silent One


12-20-17

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Line Gauthier May 6, 2018 at 1:38 AM A lovely and touching poem, Alexis. Belated congrats on your well deserved win.

Darlene De Beaulieu January 18, 2018 at 10:10 AM Hello Alexis, I also enjoy to read books, all types of books I enjoy to read. It has brought me to places I've never been. I enjoy romance, mysteries,poetry a.history,and many more. Have a nice day my friend.

James Inman January 18, 2018 at 6:26 AM A lovely write Alexis. I used to read a lot more than I do now. I can remember those days when I would get lost in a book or trilogy such as Dune, ravishing every word until reading the last one and being so sad that there were no more.

CayCay Godwin January 12, 2018 at 10:38 AM Slam wonderful. I cannot believe how your 'pen' has developed. I know it isn't your talent, but your confidence that altered, improved and gave you to yourself! I may cry. Others aren't viewing you from a time gap as I am and I see God at work. Books. 3rd Grade-Little House on the Prairie and reading never stopped being my escape. Especially good books I dread finishing and pace myself to stay with the characters. Well, this was once my reading truth. I miss it. Such a good poem, I am uplifted.

Brahn Bailey December 27, 2017 at 9:39 AM Good job! congratulations on your win!

Eve Roper December 24, 2017 at 11:31 PM Alexis, congratulations on your win! Merry Christmas Hugs Eve ~`*

Probir Gupta December 24, 2017 at 6:11 AM So nicely said ... Touchingly too ... Congratulations on your nice win...

Vijay Pandit December 24, 2017 at 5:49 AM Returning with congrats Alexis on a well deserved win.

Susan Ashley December 23, 2017 at 10:23 PM Alexis, your poem beautifully and eloquently expresses your passion for reading and books. I share your passion as I always enjoy losing myself in a good book.. A wonderful poem with delightful content, rhythm and rhyme. Congratulations for your well deserved placement in the contest as well. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich December 23, 2017 at 7:32 PM back with CONGRATS. Way to go, Alexis, and merry Xmas to you!

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 23, 2017 at 2:41 PM Real as real can get this smartly written poem is, Alexis. You put the soul in the search w/this jewel of a poem. Excellent write from your talented pen, my dear friend. Stellar bright poetry. Love and more love always.

Beautiful Scars December 23, 2017 at 9:53 AM how did I miss this one? Great meraki sweet Alexis, congrats! : )-luloo

Rhoda Tripp December 22, 2017 at 11:29 PM Wow, Alexis, sorry I'm late on the congratulations, but it was well deserved. Nice write!

Anisha Dutta December 22, 2017 at 11:00 PM BIG CONGRATS to win. Wondeful poem n wonderful rhyming.Best Wishes

Paul Callus December 22, 2017 at 12:29 PM The love of books and reading is something which I can truly relate to, Alexis. This poem is delightful, both in content and rhyme. Congratulations on your high placement! Regards // paul

John Gondolf December 22, 2017 at 10:27 AM Alexis, back to say congrats on your win!

Subimal Sinha-Roy December 22, 2017 at 5:39 AM Congratulations Alexis on your win.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 21, 2017 at 9:50 PM Awesome poem Alexis! Love your words :) congrats on your win! xomo

Ram R. V. December 21, 2017 at 7:10 PM Congrats, Alexis, on your win:-)

Janice Canerdy December 21, 2017 at 6:22 PM What a great response to the prompt! Congrats on your win, Alexis. Janice

Silent One December 21, 2017 at 2:42 PM You did this very well, reminds me of my poem adrift in fiction, nothing like a good book, nice to see this is your passion.. Congratulations on your placement in the meraki contest.. Alexis Y. December 21, 2017 at 2:48 PM Hi Silent, Thanks for my placement and also for encouraging me to put my "passion" into words. You always hold good contest. I was happy to be apart of it:-) Alexis

Supraja Kannan December 21, 2017 at 1:53 AM Great one for the contest... Beautifully written... Reads like a winner...

John Gondolf December 20, 2017 at 4:21 PM Alexis, this poem flows so smoothly and so very well expressed. And I enjoyed getting to know a bit more about you. I think it should do well in the contest. Best of luck. John

Joseph May December 20, 2017 at 3:16 PM Each book holds a special treasure...Well expressed Alexis

Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2017 at 1:49 PM This is a wonderful choice for Meraki, Alexis. Before video came along and I was able to record lots of movies on tv, BOOKS were MY meraki too!! I have shelves and shelves of them that have gone unread because I cannot keep up with PoetrySoup and movies!!! Well done with this challenge!

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