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The books you left behind are mine to hold
I read your notes and hear you speak to me
You treasured them as some would treasure gold
They brought you to a place where you were free
From you I learned that in my words there's magic
That beauty can be conjured from the tragic
From you I learned the value of my mind
The greatest gift that you could leave behind
submitted for Magpie Tales 66
24 comments:
wonderful. It is a thank you note to the authors, to a donor and even to the books themselves, an ode somewhat. Enjoyable read! :)
http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/within-the-margins/
This makes me think of my late father, who loved his books and passed that love on to me.
Amazing work. My magpie: http://verseinanutshell.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/open-book/
You've penned a lovely ode to books, and Bubby both. Well constructed piece.
A precious tribute... to leave one the freedom and creativity of writing words for others to read. A lovely piece.
Very nice and personal. What a great and treasured keepsake.
books are priceless wealth to me too. they mean the world to me.
love.
This reminds me of my relationship with my dad and his books. And I hope that the same message gets through to my children when I pass on.
Nicely done.
rel
Oh, and Lorenzo would be proud!
rel
That beauty can be conjured from the tragic..
I do believe in the same. So many poems I have written highlighting this one!
You are a wordsmith.. valuable than gold xox
I think of a great teacher/mentor in this. Someone special I'm sure.
ah, so much to be learned of books...love reading someones notes in the margins as well....love books...
Thanks for reminding me of the value of that which is 'writ'.
We all need a teacher in matters of the mind ....
The greatest gift indeed! I loved the line 'That beauty can be conjured from the tragic'.
Lolamouse - you have enthralled me again...!
Sad and lovely.
Sad and lovely indeed.
Anna :o]
Very thoughtful with a beautiful rhythm.
Beautifully done... I did not find it sad....wistful perhaps. Vb
What a fitting memorial - loved the magic/tragic rhyme, too. :)
How beautiful! Love the delicate layers and the power of thought in this.
wow, thats so.........
so.......
just so.
its so pretty
beautiful.
I think all lovers of books had/have someone inspiring in their lives from whom they caught the reading bug. Great Magpie!
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