Magic Worlds

Old books of tasty treasures give my life, so much pleasure. Building worlds so bright and deep, help me to read myself to sleep. I’ve sailed with pirates, the seven seas; cooked from books, with smashing recipes. Dante’s, “Inferno”, took me to Hades; was present when knights, received accolades. I’ve fought alongside of Hobbits and Elves, as the war to save Middle Earth swelled. In Narnia, I actually met, King Peter; no moment was actually any sweeter. I shadowed Alice, through the looking glass; as the Mad Hatter’s madness, slowly passed. Oh the weathered pages I’ve perused; so many books, so well-used.
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Laurie Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 2:17 AM
Hello M.L. … nothing will ever replace books for the reason you wrote in your delightful verse. Keep reading M. L. - Lindsay
Kiser Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Thank you Lindsay.
Mcferran Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 8:11 PM
Simply magical... very nostalgic piece! LOVE it! ;)
Kiser Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Thanks Rhona.
Wolf Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 6:52 PM
As an avid reader, esp. now that I'm retired, I really enjoyed this poem. And it's so true: Books take you so many places (where otherwise you would often not be able to go). Nicely rhymed! :) gw
Kiser Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:29 PM
Aren't they wonderful? Thanks so much.
Green Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 4:36 PM
I just love your rhyming poems. Each one is an adventure that I enjoy perusing, as the books are to you that you write about.
Kiser Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:29 PM
Thanks so much, Chris.
Freak Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Ah the journeys we have in books are truly irreplaceable memories. Every time you open the book it's instant teleportation to another world. This poem captures that magic and becomes true art. Thank you for sharing.
Kiser Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 3:06 PM
Thank you so much.
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