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My Reading Story (Poetry Workshop) |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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When I was young I felt a need, longed for the day when I could read. I sorted books as if to gauge that magic time I’d come of age to fly out from a silent cage, and join the letters on a page. Desire could not be assuaged; it sparked an ember, born to rage until I sat on center stage to read as if I were a sage. There came a day when I was freed and now I spread the reading seed. - Alison |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Loved it there.....love it here.  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you very much for everything.  Alison |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Oh Alisojn, this is so beautifully expressed, books are friends. regards yann |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
This was wonderful....wish some of my fellow friends would read somethings-_- But I like this alot, I really like to read alot, I get so absorbed in it...that I forget that my friend was next to me. |
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Poetal Member
since 2009-11-09
Posts 74Texas, United States |
I am in awe of your wit and charm. As a child we all meditate on the future and what we all may end up being. Reminds me of the song Kay sa raw sa raw what ever will be will be. Thanks kindly for the great read.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, you do and beautifully so, dear Alison! Such a perfect little gem you created here. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a special poem, Alison. I felt the same way and still do. Ida |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
That workshop has certainly done wonders for your expertise my friend. Your rhyme and rhythm leaves little to be desired. Balladeer has taught you well. Love Lindsay |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh Alison, this is fantastic! It will be happy in my library.  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Nicely done, Alison! M |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Good Job Alison! ~ I loved this one....  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Indeed you do "spread the reading seed"! You write ~ we read!  Loved it, Lasky Girl! ~ as does the PW teach, Balladeer! Cute! Just like you!  Loveya! Linda  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
yann, Thank you so much. I love when you enjoy my poetry. xoxoxo Alison - Ken, I know what you mean - I read all the time. My day would be incomplete if I had not spent time reading. Alison - Poetal, Thank you so much. Don't be in awe of me - I am just a work in progress. However, I'll be your homework if you promise to keep reading me at home. Thank you lots. Alison - Margherita, Thank you - you are always kind to me. xoxoxo Alison - Ida, Thank you. I knew you would understand. xoxoxo Alison - Thank you, Lindsay friend. Balladeer has been pretty danged patient with me - I was his slow learner. Still am learning actually. xoxoxo Alison - Muwah to you, Kacy. Thank you. What a wonderful place to be. xoxoxo Alison - Thank you, dear M. A - AW, Thank you muchly! A - Linder, Hugs and kisses heading your way. Thank you. xoxoxo Alison |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
great 'write' !! ... on the very finest of 'seeds' to spread! Thomas Jefferson once wrote to my ancestor, "I cannot live without books!" ... I hope that they shall not 'vanish' as some of the hyper-enamored of digital electronic media and the internet suggest. College Library (an ‘impression’) Wisps of sunlight catch a few books by surprise... while the rest laugh and point from dim pigeon-holes at the foolish ‘human-ants’ that seek to tear at their hearts... (so young...so naïve!) They contain the thoughts, the hopes, the fears... the very souls of countless minds... that are no more... some great...some small; but, the books wear all their names with silent dignity...unspoken elegies to the dead. To hold the wisdom of the ages is their destiny... how honorable a fate!..... Mankind has no greater treasure to preserve... and no greater treasury!...... |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Alison - Lovely and what a good message. It would appear that our schools here do not spread the reading seed nearly enough judging by the spelling that I see not to mention the pronunciation - oh, and the punctuation. Helen |
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Mas814 Junior Member
since 2009-11-13
Posts 15NY (not nyc) |
Awesome! Brings me back to sitting in my mom's lap trying to read along. I also forgot how great a talent it is to not only be able to read, but to comrehend. I think this is a great piece to remind us of what we should not take for granted |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
It's wonderful that you share the gift of reading with others and your wonderful use of rhyme here did also remind me as well when the gift was first shared with me. Thank you. Thank you and, as always, God bless, -Bob |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Flawless... and fantastic. *S* Most spare moments find my nose buried in a book... I may know the library better than most of its employees! LOL |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
you rock, and stuff. I liked this lots. I read it three times. I love my dog, and my truck. It's that simple, really. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Bruce, Thank you and I so agree. A lady was trying to sell me on the merits of a Kindle last time I flew. Sorry - I never want one. I don't care how conveninent they are. Books may not be convenient all the time, but they are books! Does everything have to be convenient! Sorry - you got me on a rant here. Thank you again, A - Helen, Yes, I know. I have typo's when I write here because I type too danged fast sometimes. However, I do know grammar ... and, sadly, many not only do not want to learn it, they wear bad grammar like some badge of honor. Ignorance does not make art. Anyway, now everyone is going to scrutinize my writing. I know what you mean though and thank you. Alison - Mas184, Thank you. You shared a lovely memory. Thank you for that gift. Alison - Bob, Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to stop and write a comment to me. Any use of rhyme -- well, that's the efforts of my dear friend, Balladeer, showing. He has taught me a lot. Alison - suthern, My new addiction is Barnes and Noble. It came to town a year or so ago - and, dang, I love that store. Alison - Paul, my friend - Thanks for reading once, twice and even three is nice! Thank you, oh sculpted one! Ali |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Dear Alison, Yesterday, I became fabulously wealthy. Yes, I found an old textbook loaded with poetry and short stories in a junk shop. This book is about 4 inches thick! Think of all the journies I will take, all for the grand price of $2. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you for sharing your new-found wealth with me, GB. Books are definitely treasures in our lives. Thank you also for reading and taking the time to share your thoughts. A |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
beautifully done Alison your rhyme amazes me |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you much, Kate. A |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Wow, this is awesome, Alison. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you so much. Nothing like starting the day with a smile. A |
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therightside Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 64USA |
I really like this! Very unique and well thought out, I enjoyed it very much! creative |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well done! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
therightside ... thank you and welcome. It was a lesson from the Poetry Workshop. Come on in and join us sometime. It's fun. Alison - Dixie, Thank you. It's good to see you back. xoxoxo A |
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