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Nearing the End

When I’m reading a novel
And nearing the end,
(Especially one that
I would recommend),

I want to speed up
So I finally know
Where the author was leading
Through ebb and through flow.

On the other hand, I’d like
To slow it all down,
‘Cause when I reach the end,
I’ll be wearing a frown

Since I must bid farewell
To the characters whom
Feel like friends I know well
Though our parting ways loom.

The pages I’ve turned
And the chapters perused
Have left me intrigued
And provoked and enthused.

But at last, when I know
That the end’s drawing nigh,
I reluctantly finish
And say my goodbye.

Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2019

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Jan Allison Date: 3/31/2019 5:00:00 PM there are some books you simply can't put down they are such gripping stories, i rarely read books now much prefer to be writing instead:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/31/2019 4:00:00 PM Ilene, this is why trilogies are so popular. Once we know the characters we have to keep going. And look at all of the TV shows and movies that are actually sequels? Well done! Login to Reply