Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

My Obsession

My love and obsession is the written word
Whether in a poem or my favorite book.
It can hold pieces of the past and contain
mystery,
I enjoy reading about the days of old.

When money is tight, I can travel to various 
places.
And different cultures emerge and I see 
amazing things.
I'm a hopeless romantic so I read for sure
pleasure,
Who knows what I find? Reading is what I
love to do.

As a child I endured so much pain and the
written word soothed me.
A beautiful book gave a hurt girl shelter from
the rain.

My obsession allowed me to be or do anything 
I became free,
I believe in the written word, it was my life line.

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Victor Buhagiar April 2, 2021 at 10:47 PM So important to search for a soothing life. A sort of escapism. In fact I continue to read and write for that purpose.

Judy Ball April 2, 2021 at 10:18 PM Amen my friend. Reminds me of a song I heard and loved a long time ago at a play on Cinderella. "In my own little corner, In my own little chair, I can be what ever I want to be." A fine write. God Bless, JB

Janice Canerdy April 2, 2021 at 10:01 PM Descriptive poem about a good obsession, Alexis. Janice

Gershon Wolf April 2, 2021 at 11:38 AM Touching, Alexis... And wonderful that the written word is your refuge -- as opposed to a smartphone or some wonky 'device.' Cheers, Gershon

Joanna Daniel April 2, 2021 at 2:00 AM Oh yeah, words give us such freedom, don't they, beautifully expressed, Alexis:)

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 1, 2021 at 8:17 PM Loved your beautiful poem, Alexis. I have this obsession, too, from my childhood. Really enjoyed the way you have expressed your passion. Love ~ Mala

Jennifer Proxenos April 1, 2021 at 1:03 PM I love History whether I read it or follow documentaries on TV or sometimes on Netflix there is a historical story that I must see. If only we could see the whole world in one life time, how awesome that would be! Blessings and hugs my dear friend, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds April 1, 2021 at 12:17 PM That’s wonderful Alexis, the written word did wonders for me too and still does. Poetry or history whatever the read, takes one to places that fulfil a need.... Belle :-)

Darlene De Beaulieu April 1, 2021 at 11:55 AM Hello Alexis Y. this is a lovely obsession. Mine is poetry, I read other poets poetry. I have several books. I enjoy to read. My passion is poetry. Enjoy your day my friend. Happy Easter.

Rico Leffanta April 1, 2021 at 11:28 AM But there is even more for you to say, e.g., I still prefer reading the newspaper in the morning to reading the news on a computer! Well done! Aloha! Rico

Tom Cunningham April 1, 2021 at 10:34 AM So true Alexis, its an obsession we all share, gives us a chance to escape and be creative. Have a wonderful Easter Tom

Jan Allison April 1, 2021 at 10:32 AM what a wonderful world we can visit through the joy of the written word, well penned Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Pettit April 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM You have made all the pieces of the puzzle fit together nicely in this poetic composition. Good write.