This was published on line by The Ghazal Page in August, 2010 as part of its Book Challenge.
A Part Of Me
Searching for a book to read is but a way to find a part of me.
Not always do I know which part but still it must be part of me.
I prefer a book that speaks to me of nature, birds, some mystery.
Some things I will never do. Blame my age or another part of me.
My imagination is a film maker, my eyes are telescopes.
My inner ears can multiply the sounds – the stage a part of me.
When the story is dull or even most exciting –– I take a pause.
Not impatient am I to read more –– after all it’s a part of me.
I fail to understand the meaning of all the books lining my walls.
What is it that I want in reading a book that is a part of me?
Now at last there is only one lingering question for me to ask.
What other book can I find that is not already a part of me?
- Ben Gieske, June 3, 2010
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Such a wonderful "Ben" Poem...Tiptoeing into the heart for a time of quiet thoughts and poetic bliss. Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
really good poem ben!!!!!
Hmmm..Really very very interesting and wonderfully written Ben..And hey!! How about the check book of your Bank ???? ;-) Just kidding...Great write indeed as ever Ben.
captivating and delightful to read a poem such like this... thank u! Bible is a part of beingness...
This so very interesting Ben and your 4th stanza is my favorite, When reading a book we can use our imagination to be the film maker, telescopes, and inner ears, Yet many people who read a book and go to see the movie written about the book, are disappointed as their perception is not the same as it was when reading. Your love for books shines through and congratulations for having it published!
Fascinating, It's like turning a kaleidoscope where every other twist reveals the same refracted light.
The Bible is the biggest part of us all. God bless, great words of wisdom.
nice.