Books are there for me

Books are there for me

A Poem by Farhan Shaikh
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My life with and without books

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The moment I was alone,
I had books by my side.
No matter where I go,
Along with the books I ride.


When I was frustrated,
I think about the legends,
Legends who wrote those books,
Legends who make me love my life.


When I left my house,
I filled my bag with books.
When I spent a night on street,
Instead of blanket I got books.


When other friends denied,
I got another who don't complain or demand.
When there wasn't anyone,
Books stood by my side.


When I lost myself,
Books made me realize how far I can go,When I crossed the cuts and had wounds, books filled my wounds and encouraged me to the core.

© 2017 Farhan Shaikh


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Beautifully worded and written. I really captured your passion for books. Great work.

Posted 7 Years Ago


I too love to read books in my free time... Books never demand anything and never leave us alone...
They are the best friend of us. I loved the poem , Farhan

Posted 7 Years Ago


Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Thanks so much priyanshi
Priyanshi

7 Years Ago

You're welcome.
I agree. I love books. I have many 500 books above and near me. I liked how you think and you are correct. A book is always a good friend. Thank you Farhan for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 7 Years Ago


I am much glad and thankful that someone finally reflected upon the sentiments of book-lovers. :D

Posted 7 Years Ago


Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Yepp, thank you.
Well done! Books are our best friends and personally, I spend my leisure time with books.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Thankyou so much 😊
Being a lover of books, I can relate to your poem.
I totally agree with your fourth stanza.
Keep writing about meaningful themes!

Posted 7 Years Ago


Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much
true...
i just love this!
great work.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much
Wajiha Nayeem

7 Years Ago

my pleasure..
I am a book lover myself. However, technology has gotten in the way recently. I feel so bad lol. Great work

Posted 7 Years Ago


Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Right you are Jessica..thank you
Books can have a powerful effect on people, they can draw you into a world of make believe. Get you to turn the page for that 'one last chapter'. Bring out the creativity in some of us which we didn't even know we had. The can make you feea uplifted, sad, scared or even make you cry.

The power of the pen is most certainly hard to ignore.

You have some fantastic phrases in this piece. Great work.

Mark.


Posted 7 Years Ago


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Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Thank you mark
I love this Farhan! Very well written! Books always are by my side too! I either read books or write on writers cafe :)
Keep it up!
It made me smile :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


Farhan Shaikh

7 Years Ago

Yep Shaan..thank you for your time

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