Monday, May 16, 2011

The Best Books




books beckon
titles tantalize
volumes of unknown capacity
to teach truth
set spines shivering
offer refuge
or simply delight

compact companions carry
worlds within words
brimming with inky life

passive potential waits
just open the cover
complete the circuit
unleash the current
and add a lasting light
to your soul



Yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom;
seek learning, even by study and also by faith. 

15 comments:

  1. compact companions carry
    worlds within words
    brimming with inky life

    Don't they just!

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  2. to teach truth
    set spines shivering
    offer refuge
    or simply delight

    These strike a solid chord with me... our compact companions offer so much within their words.

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  3. books do enlighten one's soul.
    smart words.
    enjoyed the flow.

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  4. Oh yes, we are blessed to have access to hundreds and thousands of books! Not enough time in this life .....

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  5. So beautiful. Almost a ode to books. Perfect! My magpie: http://verseinanutshell.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/open-book/

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  6. Well said. Should be emblazoned on libraries!

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  7. lovely words! We do love our books don't we?

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  8. Oh I really love the middle stanza.

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  9. ah, add light to your soul...all that potential waiting in a book to be unleashed in our opening...

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  10. I especially like "brimming with inky life". Very nice.

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  11. T, I love this poem! Especially this:

    "complete the circuit
    unleash the current
    and add a lasting light
    to your soul"

    And I enjoyed your hearty use of alliteration!

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  12. Hey! Hey! I 'ink this has to be one of my favourites! Completely!

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