Ode To Books

A love note to the written word and The writers who give them wings

Ode To Books

My glasses lay ‘pon open book

Whilst I give my eyes a respite

From the many words ‘pon which I’ve looked

And now indeed need to rest a bit

I gaze into the distance far

While looking at absolutely nothing

Eyes tightly focused on things that are...

No more than thoughts with wings

I mull over in my mind…words recently read

I savor their very essence

Provide them a bed in my weary head

Each paragraph, phrase and sentence

Books have become my best friends

My succor and my pleasure

I read them through a Rosy lens

And enjoy them at my leisure

These late age years of trial and tears

The quickened pace of time

Have helped to ease an elders fears

As Summer wine soothes the mind

 The tomes can take me to places far

To canyons wide and deep

Carry me effortlessly to a distant star

…And carry me off to sleep…

Author's Note

Is it too wordy?

Reviews

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Well you ask it for it. I can say for myself I tried think about my poems they are too wordy. Now I tried write more in minimalistic ways. I feel much better about it. It's can give you more oportunity to realy say what you want to say.



I am not sure if is too wordy. I am not professional . I like it flow and also I can feel your love forward to the books. So message is bright visible. If you feel is too wordy try make version with less words and compare with old one. And you will see yourself how you feel about them. Your writing is good don't worry about.

[David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)]

thanks for your time Mini. I appreciate both your review
and advice. To me any review is a good review since they represent a different and often insightful opinion that at times the author is blind to. Thanks again.

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Yes you are right. Reviews are important when they are honest but also when they don't atack poet or writer. I can also say to shortening poems. People generaly don't read too long poems. If you are here for writing you spend most of the times with your writing. That's just my experience from all writing web sites where I was active. Best of luck and happy writing.

[sette]

it is so beautifully written had captured the love for books by the writer amazing content

[David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)]

Thanks much Sette. I have a feeling we share a love for words and books.