Every day provides us with an opportunity to celebrate life. Today I’m celebrating one of my favorite activities reading, on National Read a Book Day! Books have always brought me a lot of joy. I could escape into various worlds, times, and experiences. I read every day, sometimes for fun, sometimes to learn, and sometimes to keep abreast of what’s going on in the world.
My love of reading a variety of books inspired today’s poem. I hope you enjoy it.
WHAT SHOULD I READ TONIGHT?
What book should I read tonight,
so many books feel right.
There are books that I admire,
some that can inspire.
I thought high school teachers conspired,
deciding what books were required,
now the classics I reread,
a great story guaranteed.
Some books are for fun,
great for reading in the sun.
Books that provide knowledge,
to those I pay homage.
Some are scary,
set in Derry,
but I don’t clown around,
there is always a good book to be found.
Some books make me cry,
why did that character have to die?
Some books tell of a mystery,
that occurred in history.
Then there’s sci-fi,
why not give it a try?
No matter what I choose,
I will not lose!
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