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Topic: The Reader (04/15/10)
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TITLE: Book Lover | Previous Challenge Entry
By LaTawnia Kintz
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ADD TO MY FAVORITES
A brand new book, hot off the press
Each page hold new secrets that must be explored
The smell of fresh ink, I absolutely adore
My favorite book, I just can not say
History, fiction, Shakespearean plays
Poetry, suspense, all put me in a mood
For a good cup of coffee with finger food.
When reading suspense, I reach for the covers
A good romance, over a box of tissue my hand hovers
Mysteries have me thinking “Aha!”
Poetry at times will make a tear fall
Whether the book is new or gently used
Makes me no matter, Bookworm I am accused
Everywhere I go you will see one in my hand
One in my purse, in the car, or pocket of pants
I am a book lover, with a voracious appetite
I don't just nibble, I take big bites
The thicker the book, the happier I am
But I'll read the little ones if I'm in a jam
Books that inspire, books with humor
Books with love and not too much fever
Books that inform, books on the past
Hardbound, paperback, just as long as they'll last
E-books are fine, I'm sure for those few
But for me, nope, no way, they just won't do
I have to hold it, caress it, smell the ink
Feel the paper, not click on a link
Call me old-fashioned, or fanatic will do
But books are meant to be held, just like me and you
They need to be loved, held close to the breast
They're meant to be treasured, passed to the next
Rereading a book is like having a conversation with your best friend
Some of my books I have read over and over in multiples of ten
You would know which one is my favorite, it's true
When you open it up and pages fall out on you
I am a book lover, this is what I live to do
I read books old, contemporary or even something by you
If I don't like it, you'll never hear me say
I will pass it on someone, a good home, for it to stay
If it's a book I like, you can rest assured
I will write about it, talk about it, my voice will be heard
I'll make mention of it on my blog
You can read about it, when on it you log
I am a book lover, this much is true
But one day I hope to have written a book just for you.
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You have defined the Reader!
Just a few spots where the rhyme was a bit lost.
Good job.