Comment from pattipac

Exceptional

Sandra, I like your poem of remembrance that might well come true in the not too distant future, as technology continues to progress. This would be a lovely poem to keep in the archives of history to remind children how lovely books were to their ancestors.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Patricia, for this really lovely review, and for the 6 stars!! :) Sandra. xxx

Comment from Christina 201

Excellent

Sad old picture. Great picture if you ignore the theme.
I still enjoy a good book. Thank God our local library doesn't look like that.
Haven't borrowed a book for quite a while though and downloaded a free Kindle reader and bought a digital read recently.
Enjoyed your poem.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Christina. I don't have a Kindle, although I have thought about it. But I do much prefer real books. Glad you liked this one! :) Sandra

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

Sandra,sorry it's taken me a while to get round to reading your picture challenge poem. I've been out of time and I am way behind in my reviews.
I really enjoyed reading your interpretation of the picture challenge. It tells a story of how magnificent reading an actual book can be and how it can fuel an imagination. It is sad to think that real books may be a thing of the past like vinyl records. I certainly hope not as I love holding and admiring books. It is so much more personal.
My picture challenge poem is out of proportion now but I would love to hear your comments on it when you have a mo. Thank you and blessings ~ DD

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, DD, I'm glad you liked my interpretation, I would hate to see books disappear. I will go and have a look for yours. :) Sandra xx

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Sandra, I am a bit more behind...LOL...Wi-Fi went sown and couple days...sigh...but I love your poem...and the story you told...truly very well written sweet angel...and what a picture...missed ya...hope to be back more now...love ya sweet girl...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Aww, Linda, you have had some bad luck, I've missed you too, sweet friend. Thank you for coming and reading this one, you really are lovely. Love you lots, and big hugs. xsx Sandra

reply by l.raven on 06-Mar-2016

love you lots to my sweet friend...it's getting better...and you are always sooooo welcome Sandra...always...love to ya...Linda xxoo

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

'These books must be so heavy, just a few would weigh a ton!
While I can hold a thousand books here in my tiny hand, '

How touching and poignant~! It makes me sad - because I think you are soooo correct~! Wonderful/dreadful poem! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016

I honestly hope I'm not, Robyn. The death of the paper book would be disastrous for all future generations. Oh, I honestly hope I'm wrong! Thank you so much for coming and reading mine, Robyn. :) Sandra xx

Comment from lightink

Excellent

This story says it all! Like many of us, I share the sadness over the loss of the actual printed books. You created a lovely dialogue about the generation gap. It captured so much the difference between the romantic feel of holding an actual book and the cold feeling of the digital world... Sigh!
Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, my friend. I am just hoping it doesn't happen in our time, or our great-grandchildren's time! :) Sandra xsx

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Yes me too Sandra, I love books ( hard copies) and am resisting the ebook option. What a lovely story you have created and I could see them both, he with his memories and she wondering what he was really talking about. I read to my grandies and they love books. A great piece well written . Cheers Christineð???

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Christine, for your really nice review. I am pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Very clever Sandra, this is a really good take on this fabulous artwork, you've put so much effort into it, and in that immaculate manner in which only you can. The verbal exchange between Grandad and child is priceless, one can't deny the logic of the child. Ahh, the warmth of books, lovingly bound and artistically presented, is of the soul. Well done in even meter and in smoothly articulated aabb language is without guile. Well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, my friend. I am so pleased you like this one. The picture was really lovely wasn't it. Now to look at the next one! :) Sandra xsx

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

Love this take on the picture, Sandra.

You write so well. The story of Grandfather and books is priceless. I only hope real books never go out completely. It's something we have no control over,just as so many other things transpiring in this sad world we live in.

You did a great job. Drew xx

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Drew, I love these challenges!! :) Sandra xx

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

We are slowly but surely moves in the direction where books will not be found anymore. Hopefully it will not happen in our lifetime.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Sandra. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one! :) Sandra xxx