Barbara Gorelick Poet Sestina

The Wonder of Books

Since the publishing of the first book
Man has held this treasure in his hand,
A bit of magic bringing a new friend.

No limit to the wonder of this friend,
Between the pages of  your book
All the wonders of the world in hand.

The pleasure of holding in your hand,
Each time cultivating a new friend.
Adventures between the pages of a book.

He who has a book in hand, always has a friend.

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Audrey Haick March 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM Congratulations on an awesome win, Barbara!

Debbie Guzzi March 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM Congrad's on your win. So nice to read a new form. Light & Love

Heather Ober March 11, 2013 at 10:47 AM I knew as soon as I saw the title that I would love this! I am a huge bookworm :) I LOVE the idea of books as friends. You nailed this form too! Big congrats!

Poet Destroyer A March 10, 2013 at 9:30 PM BARBARA, this happens to be a xool and exciting new form in which Andrea, introduced for her contest. ~ CONGRATULATIONS with your awesome Tritina winning poem. Take Care, LINDA

Carrie Richards March 10, 2013 at 10:13 AM Oh......wow...I would place this on top.......that last line won me over!!! I loved this, Barbara!! Congratulations!

Connie Gildersleeve March 10, 2013 at 6:37 AM Barbara I love your poem. I've had so many storybook friends. Congrats on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Kash Poet March 10, 2013 at 4:35 AM This is so true Barbara.A great poem in this challenging form.Congrats on the win.

David Williams March 10, 2013 at 1:57 AM Barbara congrats on your win, very true....David

Andrea Dietrich March 9, 2013 at 11:54 PM Barabara, i am always a sucker for a good poem on the power of books! My mother instilled that love in me and I love how you paid tribute to books as well. Congrats in my contest.

Isaiah Zerbst February 22, 2013 at 10:11 PM What a good poem you came up with. Books are awesome! Good job writing it too.

Harry Horsman February 19, 2013 at 10:15 AM the treasure of knowledge that is stored in books,,this is where this poem should be, if only generations to come can read it...

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2013 at 7:30 AM I agree with you ...... a good book ..... reading pleasure!! - Well written , Barbara. - Have a nice day, the day is yours! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick February 19, 2013 at 7:20 AM Enjoyed reading this one..There must be a contest with this form..I can't remember maybe there is..If so, reads like a winner to me...Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Donna Jones February 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM Amen to that! I'm always hitting some wrong button, but it is nice communicating. Although it's not too bad communicating with Washington Irving from time to time!