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Epitome of Sublime

Sometimes when I am lonely, by myself
I look through the volumes on the shelf,
And try to find gems hidden in the pages
Treasures of truth written by wise sages,
Sometimes I laugh, and sometimes I cry
Single thoughts can evoke a winsome sigh,
Books, long wonderful and trusted friends
Ofttimes my transparent heart transcends,
As I re-read many stories I had forgotten
Of tragic romances and deeds misbegotten,
I lose myself in quilted coverlets of time
Reading is, for me, the epitome of sublime. 
 
Written April 6, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/8/2022 4:54:00 AM This is perfect "Books, long wonderful and trusted friends" Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/8/2022 8:54:00 AM Thanks. I have always been a book-lover. Still am. Always will be.

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/7/2022 8:30:00 PM This is simply a gem. Sparkling in its message and delivery, methinks. Kudos, Gershon Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/7/2022 8:32:00 PM Thanks so much, gw, for your thoughtful and complimentary comment. I appreciate your reads and look forward to your comments.

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/6/2022 11:56:00 AM You can't beat getting into a good book and letting your mind wander, it's another world. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/6/2022 12:26:00 PM Yes it is, Tom. Over the past couple of years I haven't been able to read...cataracts. I am getting them removed in May and June, so I look forward to renewing my enjoyment of reading.

Jeff Kyser Date: 4/6/2022 11:53:00 AM Amen, we were reading and giggling to Mary Poppins again this morning, Balloons and Balloons, a delightful chapter in her second book. And what's really cool: my granddaughter recognized a paragraph from A Wrinkle in Time on the ad for a Kindle Paperwhite, no pictures, no nothing, just the text, and she's six! Books are magical for sure. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/6/2022 12:28:00 PM Ah, that is such a good thing to hear, Jeff. Thanks for sharing it. Your granddaughter is an observant little girl. She'll be an eager, thrilling student to teach.