NOTHING TO READ

So many books....so little time.

NOTHING TO READ

These books are disgusting!
I've NOTHING to read.
I'm tired of romances
That make the heart bleed.

Those stories of horror
Will not help me sleep,
And mush from young lovers
Can cause me to weep.

The books about nature,
And Elk in the cold...
Can make me so angry
When I hear them told.

But wait...I see something
It's on the top shelf.
Oh...I SHOULD have read this,
To better myself.

It's called a love letter
And written by man,
But sent from the throne room
For one Divine plan.

"Forgive me," I ask Him
For not taking time,
To read what You've given....
Your Book for all time.
~~~

Reviews

[Tazeen Ahmed]

wonderfully written! I could relate well...
I love reading books and at times I've been fed up reading...
currently I'm into "Sons Of Fortune" by Jeffrey Archer.

truly defined how horror stories could snatch your sleep and romances could make your heart bleed...

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks ever so much for your very kind remarks! You are appreciated. ~Sharon

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

This is amazing. I can really relate as I've been thinking that this book may be the only one worth reading if none else are. I loved the way you described the negative effects that other book can have on you. This made your point that much more easily made. Great job.

[Miss Sharon]

I thank you ever so much for a wonderful and complimentary review! Muchly appreciated my fellow wordsmith. ~Sharon

[Rebecca Garber]

I really appreciate this writing. I like the way you have worded it. I had a curious outlook at first wondering where this poem was going to take me. You took it in an amazing direction. Fantastic you did a great job. Keep it up.

[Miss Sharon]

My goodness! What a wonderful review of this post Rebecca. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ~Sharon

[Rebecca Garber]

You are so very welcome

[Ashwin Shanker]

Hi, I loved the poem. Yes, certainly it is a dilemma when you are browsing for a new book to buy or read. I loved how you have coined a poem out of this.

I am currently reading a couple of books simultaneously - Sapiens by YNH, Essential RUMI by Coleman Barks and a condensed collection of Readers Digest fiction. I couldnt understand which book was it that you finally picked up for the read...

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for your kind review Ashan! I'm sorry you were uncertain about the Book I wrote about. There are small "clues" in the final stanza...("Forgive me," I ask Him (note the capitalization...refers to God.)
For not taking time,
To read what (You've) Again the capital letter giving respect to God. given....
(Your Book) Again...caps to respect God and His Book...the Bible. for all time.

[Ashwin Shanker]

I had a little doubt that it could be the bible only that you are referring to. Anyways, Great write.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it's sad when we read so much, and yet feel totally unfulfilled....

we surely know it deep inside when there is something missing, don't we?

j.

[Miss Sharon]

(we surely know it deep inside when there is something missing, don't we?) Indeed we do Jacob. Thank you for your time...I appreciate you! ~Sharon