Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Sandra, Absolutely brilliant and well thought out take on this picture, sadly due to pressure of work I haven't got around to one of these yet.
Yours is really superb and rhymes are unforced with a natural rhythm and beautiful flow, but that story is really inspirational my friend.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Work has to come first, Eric, that's what pays the bills and puts bread on the table. I am delighted with your review, my friend, thank you so much. I am sure you will come up with something that will also be really inspirational, that's what I have come to expect from you now!! :) Sandra xxx

reply by Eric1 on 02-Mar-2016

I am in suspension at the moment Sandra lol!

Comment from danpald

Excellent

How nice to hold a library
In the hand with so much care
Yet to have in life passed over books
That is a feeling never to share

I have passed so many libraries
My own books sold or given
Three times over 300 books
Left for others to enjoy

Once with my family left to share
Some I can find again
Than in Rome after studies left
200 books for the library given

After leaving Puerto Rico
Need to leave books once more
300 in Spanish and 300 in English left
All these books broken though not all completely read

Each book well known for the content
Used for reference or enjoyment
Sermons to be shared or lessons to be known

That reality of books to give
To hold and smell at hand
Now so easy to carry
But never will feel so grand

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Dan. I have never thrown a book away, I've kept them all, but there came a time when I had to start giving some away...loads away. I gave them to charity shops, so people who can't afford to buy new books, can get one for pennies in these shops. If it should come that paper books are no longer printed, I sincerely hope it's long after I have gone. I want my great grandchildren's children to feel and smell the beauty of a paper book. Thanks again, my friend. xsx Sandra

Comment from C.J. 16

Excellent

This is a very cute poem, and I can relate to the granddad who likes paper best. Very well-written. A pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, C.J 16, for your lovely comments. So glad you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Loren (7)

Excellent

I agree whole hardheartedly. Book in hand are the best, but then feel a bit disingenuous in that here I'm reading (and occasionally writing) in the cyber world. But where would we be without our books on our shelves to turn to when the power goes out! Good luck in he contest! Loren

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

LOL, yes, I never thought of that! But, we are a writing group helping each other to get our words onto those shelves that are slowly disappearing. I would much rather see my book held in a persons hands, than lost in an e-book. Okay, if I'm honest, I would have to say, if someone would go and buy my book, I wouldn't care how they read it!! Just the thought of them reading it would be wonderful, lol! Thank you so much, Loren, for your lovely review. xsx Sandra

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

I loved your juxtaposition of the grandfather and granddaughter as their generation gap perfectly reflects the book versus tablet discussion. Wonderfully told in a Heroic Sonnet using well crafted iambic heptameter. Good use of dialog. The imagery was perfect for the flow of the story: her eyes as big as saucers, his eyes were sad, the joy of holding books and turning pages, just a few would weigh a ton. I think you nailed the essence of the neglected library perfectly.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Tom. I am just hoping this never happens! I like my paper books. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, my friend. xsx Sandra

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

I like the feel of paper as well. These kindle things take away some of the emotional feeling of a work and make writing mechanical to boot. I think I will always buy the book rather than the chip lol. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Yes, you aren't the only one, everyone who has read this one prefers the feel of a real book to the Kindle types. I can't see paper books every going out of fashion, but, who is to know what will happen in the future. Thank you so much for your lovely review, my friend. :) Sandra xx

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Sandra, I enjoyed reading this and it is sad to me that someday
this may be true. There may be no books we can hold in our
hands. I do think there is something special about holding a
book and feeling it. Well done.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Let's hope it's not in our time! I would hate it if we couldn't buy a 'real' book. Thank you so much, Judy, for your lovely review. :) Sandra. xxx

Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

What a great take on this image, Sandra. The closure of libraries will probably be inevitable with the birth of the the tablet, but the joy of holding a book can never be replaced for those who have enjoyed holding them in their hands. As always, you see inside the head of a child when she reminds her granddad about the use of trees to make paper - a good point!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, my dear French friend! :) Everyone is on the Granddad's side at the moment, thank goodness. Mind you, there aren't too many youngsters on here! Thanks and a big hug for the 6 stars, Alexis!! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

You have done a wonderful job with this poem. Good rhyme and flow and the imagery is well presented. I have to admit to having a kindle which probably holds as much on the picture but you can't beat the feel of the old books. The day will come when we go back to that way of reading. Thank you for sharing.
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, John, and welcome to the group! I do hope paper books don't disappear, I am on the Granddad's side. Have you written one for this yet? I will watch fan you so I don't miss it. :) Sandra. xxx

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Sandy, this brings a memory of when a boy going to school in a town we once lived in and would pass the library and visit. "As children, we would come from school to find something to read;
a good adventure story--and each one would sow its seed.
One day I'd be a cowboy, and the next I'd drive a tank,
or I would be the hero saving folk from ships that sank!"

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Ben. I'm so glad you liked it! :) Sandra xx