Donna Jones Poet Couplet

Just One Book

If you could choose but one book for all time
Would it be one of poetry, one of rhyme?

Maybe the sacred words of salvation and grace
Of how Jesus died, our sins to erase

Perhaps O'Henry or Dickens, stories told with delight
Even back in times by candlelight

A romance novel to dream of love?
A dictionary, with every word you can think of

Maybe a space fantasy traveling to parts unknown
Or a world history book explaining things already done

Thinking of just one lonely book left to charm
After our world succumbed to great harm

Makes me think I should brush the dust off a cover
And visit these many people and places of wonder

©Donna Jones

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Timothy Hicks April 27, 2013 at 2:14 AM I love this theme for I'm an avid reader. I like to visit these places of wonder and see how they lived, think what they thought. I was told once that a reader lives a thousand lives, and a person that doesn't read only lives one. Really enjoyed reading this one... makes me want to stick my head in a book :) Donna Jones April 27, 2013 at 9:49 PM Me too...I really like books from the 1800s...thanks for your continued support timothy, Donna

Jack Ellison March 5, 2013 at 5:17 AM Check your Soup Mail, dearest lady! I just can't tell you how sorry I am for this unfortunate glitch! PLEASE FORGIVE! My favourite book would be a book of poems by Donna Jones!!! Love and hugs xoxoxox Donna Jones March 5, 2013 at 10:43 AM Very sweet to say so and I feel the same way about your poetry........your #1fan Donna

Lucilla Carrillo March 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM Great poem. I love poetry, but I also love The Bible. I think that would be my book. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Donna Jones March 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM Me too Lucilla..but there are parts of the bible that are lovely poetry..thanks for stopping :-)

Tim Ryerson March 3, 2013 at 6:12 PM I'd choose all of them but especially world history...I am fascinated by ancient civilizations (Or maybe just a book of poetry by Donna Jones) - Tim Donna Jones March 3, 2013 at 9:30 PM Yeah after the Bible I think the history book would also be my choice. Thank you for the compliment although I doubt anyone would be interested in a book of my poetry...but if I glue one together I'll send you a copy....haha..

Don Johnson March 3, 2013 at 5:52 PM yes thoughts do flow tween toe n toe , and invade the sinus, im getting silly so n so, but love your poem, reminds us ... Donna Jones March 3, 2013 at 9:32 PM You're quite the fun guy...thanks for reading my poem Don-:-) .....glad you liked it

Deborah Burch March 2, 2013 at 10:08 PM Well done!! Huggs deb :) Donna Jones March 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM Thank you Deb....:-)

Don Johnson March 2, 2013 at 8:19 PM great poem babe ...well done here xox Donna Jones March 2, 2013 at 9:20 PM Thanks :-)

Harry Horsman March 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM amazing poetry Donna, love the theme, and the imagery, makes one think does this wonderful poem Donna Jones March 2, 2013 at 7:51 PM Glad you enjoyed it Harry...thanks for stopping

David Fisher March 2, 2013 at 8:34 AM That's a very nice poem but a very difficult question. I would pick a dozen and glue the covers together for my fav. Donna Jones March 2, 2013 at 4:17 PM Clever solution.....thanks for reading :-)

Demetrios Trifiatis March 2, 2013 at 4:09 AM A very wise decision Donna. For books allow us to learn, to travel and fantasize! Lovely idea developed in a lovelier poem! Donna Jones March 2, 2013 at 4:19 PM Thank you Demetrios...I do enjoy reading when I sit still long enough ..I appreciate you stopping to read my poem

Ravi Sathasivam March 2, 2013 at 1:11 AM Books are life of knowledge. Well said. Enjoyed your poem. Tfs Donna Jones March 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM Thank you so much...yes I agree they take you to other places for a while which is nice...:-)

Vee Bdosa March 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM I must except the BIBLE because it is not a book, it is a way of life. And so, the first book I ever read was a book about a Navajo boy, called SWIFT EAGLE, a gift from my grandma. The next was OLD MAN AND THE SEA required by my Jr. English teacher. I loved it and have read it 3 or 4 times. But I also studied Hemingway because of this book, and he claimed he never studied any other writer because he didnt want to affect his own style. Makes sense to me, so that is what I do Nice poem Donna thanx Donna Jones March 1, 2013 at 6:10 PM Ahhh the old man and the sea ...eyes the color of the sea...undefeated eyes.....loved that part...thanks for your wonderful comments and for reading my poem...

Painted Hunter March 1, 2013 at 4:47 PM Such a good point...something to think on. Excellent job, Donna... Donna Jones March 1, 2013 at 6:11 PM Thanks Caleb..maybe you can write us a new one....:-)

Russell Sivey March 1, 2013 at 2:48 PM Do magazines count? I would miss my computer magazines, of all kinds! I know I'm kinda a geek when it comes to computers, but I do love them! As for books, I don't know what I would choose, possibly the Bible, who knows for certain! You got me thinking with this tremendous poem my friend! I enjoyed reading this delightful piece this afternoon! Great Work!! Donna Jones March 1, 2013 at 4:20 PM I would choose my bible for sure..but hope I never have to choose. I love reading Washington Irving also... thanks for reading Russell

Connie Gildersleeve March 1, 2013 at 12:42 PM With books being downloaded on computers, books on our shelves are only collecting dust and maybe a cobweb or two. Your couplet brought this thought to my mind. At awesome poem Donna. Warm Smiles, Connie Donna Jones March 1, 2013 at 2:42 PM Really sad isn't it....I don't think anything really replaces feeling the paper and hearing the turning of the pages...oh the good old days ..thanks Connie