Reading

I play with sunbeams and my friend
until these moments come to end.
Again my open book will send
me to the places of world's end.

When day is done and last page read,
I go to pillow and to bed.
Dreams to daylight as night is shed
and I to bright, new places led.

When night has come, I'm off the hook
and I'll return to read my book.
Looking forward to cozy nook,
serious words, some gobbledygook.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Crandall Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Great poem! Hurray for books!
Fowler Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Yea books! So glad my mother and brother loved to read so much. Big influences! :)
Romios Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 12:17 PM
A FAV! Those who do not readm have no business writing, several authors have said so. And noted piets as wll. Hugs, Pangiexx
Fowler Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
You are so kind dear Pangie. Reading broadens the range of imagination. Thanks for the fav! :)
Alhemaidy Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Hello my friend :-) I love reading. I love books, new and old. I luve very much very ancient books. Have a wonderful time Linda Flower! Hugs AA
Fowler Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Hello dear Abdullah. I, too, love to read. I have missed hearing from you my dear friend. I trust all is well with you! YF :)
Flood Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Enjoyed this read, Linda… even more so as it’s inspired me to write on the theme of Gobbledegook ;-)
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Many thanks Terry. I'm quite fond of gobbledegook. I'll check for your post. :)
Greenhough Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Books give us endless stories and journeys. Your poem Is a splendid testament to their value.
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Dreams and joys of people and places. Great journeys for sure Hilda. :)
Maverick Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM
You don't expect me to beleive you read.' When You are so busy writing Linda-Alice..' My my, May I add also As a barberous friend..That serious words and Gobbldeygook do abound though you're off the Hook' when next i read, when next you post, i'll Read you well, as i know you'll do your utmost.'
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:35 PM
If the book has pictures, I do pretty well. LOL Joe! Thanks for visiting my friend. :)
One Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 9:39 AM
You can't beat a good a book... Lovely poem dear Linda..
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Thank you so much - much love to my mother for teaching me to read, and the value of books. :)
Cunningham Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Nothing beats getting lost in the pages of a book Linda, gobblegook or not. Tom
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Hi Tom. I've been lost many times, :)
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