The Delightful Notion

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In the late hours, you remain aware,
I directed my eyes out of the lame glare. 
When you scoop your most clear hand,
This guided me through the rugged land. 
You read each title on the child’s skimming, 
And all that pain caused you some miming
 
Kudos for taking on a load of my pity, 
During both fine and dire times, echoing ditty. 
She is my other mother and first wife,
The guardian’s angle secured the baby's life. 
From once-ill, now-maturity childlike people,
The nanny lets your silly book be as a foster.

Bliss, I pray that all readers will be blessed,
In times of need, a dear carer may be best. 
Every youngster memorized my poems, 
As in a warm, cozy child's room, I know him.
They heeded this as gently as possible, 
This made my youth halcyon and sensible.

Written: October 17, 2022

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Bill Baker

Date: 10/19/2022 8:15:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your experiences of childhood and the comfort your found in books, Lasaad. As a child my mother read everything to me. I loved to sit and listen to her voice as she read. (to a fault) She read all my school books to me also, and in 6th grade we found out, after failing a test that she was not able to help me study for, that I could only read on a 2nd grade level. I didn't find the joy of reading until my teen years and rarely read anything but the Bible. Blessings, Bill

Sotto Poet
Date: 10/19/2022 6:08:00 PM

I really appreciate that, Bill. In my own life, I came very close to experiencing the same scenario. Even though she never went to school herself, my mother has complete memorization of each of my books and follows my progress in school virtually every day.

Valsa George

Date: 10/18/2022 9:42:00 PM

Reading is a wonderful habit.... unfortunately the new gen is sadly losing it. Your fond memories of reading books as a child and youth are inspiring. I am sure reading made your life halcyon and sensible and I atribute your great scholarship to it.