Free Verse
Words
I guess that I
would have been
a lonely child
had not my mom
taught me to love
books and stories
fantastic songs
words!
Words, my playmates
as I was growing,
my wonderful friends
they grew ever
more numerous
always growing
ever
so
meaningful.
I never felt
as keenly alone
as when
I went to school
where I thought I’d be
with other’s just like me.
And now
an old lady
my love affair
continues…
as words caress
my mind
giving me orgiastic pleasure
as they fall into rhyme
telling stories
painting pictures
that
I can now finally share
with friends
who are just like me!
Bastet and Sekhmet's Library 
I love “Words, my playmates”. I’ve always felt incredibly lucky that all four of my children are voracious readers. I never had to think of ways to keep them entertained. (Okay, I was also grateful that they could walk the few blocks to our library!)
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😉 too right! a little calm time is good…you can sit back and read!
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I love this poem and the theme, Georgia. Never did I view words in such a manner but what you say is pregnant with truth. Words are great company and multiply in numbers and grows with us.
I’m also blessed that all three of my children are avid readers of novels and great works.
Peace and blessings,
Eric
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I’m glad you enjoyed this, Eric. I also have children who were avid readers…now they watch too much tv. But then when I was younger, i too went through a tv period.
Have a wonderful evening,
Georgia.
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I love this! It describes me exactly 🙂
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Wow! Another lovely reader and writer! 🙂
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It’s surprising how many people claim that they would have been lonely without books. Think there’s a lot more of us out there than we ever realized.
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I love how you describe words. I’ve never looked at them that way, but it is a beautiful way to see them. Great poem. Reowr!
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Thanks! I merited a Reowr! Meow to you! 😀
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Beautiful.
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🙂
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