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In my dreams, I hear whispers and echoes from abandoned books Begging for attention, from their old bookshelves and cozy library nooks Ghostly pages full of dust, some damaged from water leaks and mice Genres untouched for decades, fiction, cookbooks, self-help and advice I decided to try to find the old, abandoned town library, left dilapidated Rumored it's haunted and unsafe, waiting to be a tear down as stated It was gifted from a rich family, and cared for until no more descendants The town couldn’t afford the upkeep and feared the rumored tenants As I drove down a long country road, I could hear whispers of welcome I spotted an overgrown gravel road with a faded and worn Library sign As I read the sign, the colors sparkled and came to life for a brief second I quickly blinked and the sign remained faded and drab but still beckoned I walked to the library, hearing voices echo as I saw the oak wooden door The granite steps were clear with an old gold skeleton key on the floor I bent down to pick it up, once I held the key the library door opened Books flew off their shelves, pages echoed as if their words had spoken My alarm awakens me from my deep slumber as I remember my dream I wonder if this new town has such a place and what It could mean I grab the newspaper and there it is, the old town library is for sale I smile, I now know what my future with the old library would soon entail

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Date: 4/20/2024 7:38:00 AM
Loved reading this dear Tania. Such an enchanting and very atmospheric tale. You can practically smell the old books! It’s a brilliant picture too that pairs so well. I love how you have described the library so vividly with great imagery. One of the lines that really stand out for me is, ‘ Books flew off their shelves, pages echoed as if their words had spoken’. Wonderful! Really enjoyed this entertaining poem. Thank you for sharing. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend. Many blessings x
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/20/2024 7:58:00 AM
Christina, thank you for your kind words and visit.
Date: 4/17/2024 5:36:00 AM
a beautiful and great poem, libraries are fanntastic places, places of future for a man, thanks for the superbe reading
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Date: 4/18/2024 5:08:00 AM
Yann, thank you.
Date: 4/15/2024 8:30:00 AM
Search the library and concoct a new poem, my friend.
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Date: 4/18/2024 5:08:00 AM
Victor, yes, hope to write more soon.
Date: 4/14/2024 9:47:00 AM
How cool. And all from a dream.
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Date: 4/14/2024 11:24:00 AM
Andrea, thank you.
Date: 4/8/2024 10:57:00 AM
Dear Tania, Your dreamlike journey through the abandoned town library is a captivating tale that speaks to the allure of forgotten stories and the power of curiosity. I loved how the imagery you paint of dusty shelves and whispering books evokes a sense of nostalgia and wonder. May your dreams guide you to uncover the treasures hidden within those neglected pages and bring new life to the old library. - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 4/8/2024 1:27:00 PM
Daniel, thank you.
Date: 4/8/2024 4:00:00 AM
Very nicely written, Tania. I am not much of a reader, but I hear what you are saying. I am surprised that so many books are still being published these days. When I do read it's always a book instead of kindle...In fact, I don't even have a kindle account (lol) Great writing dear friend. Charlie
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Date: 4/8/2024 1:26:00 PM
Charlie, thank you.
Date: 4/8/2024 2:31:00 AM
A dream come true. Your descriptions are fabulous.
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Date: 4/8/2024 3:08:00 AM
Victor, thank you. - hugs
Date: 4/8/2024 12:22:00 AM
Very great!
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Date: 4/8/2024 3:08:00 AM
Abdullah, thank you.
Date: 4/7/2024 3:03:00 PM
What a creative rhyme Tania, I am not a great reader but i do try and read when I am on holiday - i love the line 'As I drove down a long country road, I could hear whispers of welcome' perhaps we could open a small library in the Manx saloon or at least have an area where we could all write:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/7/2024 4:52:00 PM
Jan, thank you and I like the idea of a library in Milton Creek. - Hugs
Date: 4/7/2024 2:00:00 PM
Although I use a kindle now nothing beats the feel and smell of a book. Sadly I think many old libraries will end up this way. An enjoyable read Tania. Tom
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Date: 4/7/2024 4:54:00 PM
Tom, thank you and I agree. I have a kindle but prefer the actual book too.
Date: 4/7/2024 9:12:00 AM
I'm trying to imagine hearing voices from books I've read echoing in my mind. Pretty scary if they're Poe's work. Romantic stories from Danielle Steel and Nora Roberts. I love the scent in old buildings and books. Your dream seems to be telling you to buy that library and turn it into a beautiful home. This is a finely written rhyming tale, Tania.
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Date: 4/7/2024 10:43:00 AM
Lin, thank you for your wonderful comments and visit. -Hugs
Date: 4/7/2024 9:02:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful write. What a great picture. Let me know when you open up. I will be over. Hahaha!!! Have a blessed day writing away...........
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Date: 4/7/2024 10:43:00 AM
Paula, thank you, you will get the invite.
Date: 4/7/2024 6:53:00 AM
- A great dream/story, Tania - I'm sneezing reading this... way too much dust... and I'm sure there's more than one ghost living in this library ... I smile, too :) - hugs
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Date: 4/7/2024 8:12:00 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you. - Hugs

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