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Children sit beneath the spreading trees and read
Read
While the impatient wind turns the pages, wanting more
More
For who can ever have enough of such wonderful books?
Books
Sparrows above stop to peer down at the pages wherein
In
Dragons govern, heroes rise, fairies frolic, and villains lie
Lie
Even squirrels share stories while collecting scarlet berries
Berries
Written for W3: Wea've Written Weekly
This is such a fun and clever poem! The way it plays with repetition and word choice is both playful and thoughtful. I especially love how when you read the short lines together, it cleverly spells out "read more books in lie berries," which, of course, should be read as "read more books in libraries." That little twist adds a delightful layer to the piece!
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David
I was hoping someone would spot the hidden message! I'm glad you liked it.
DeleteDelightful echo poem and message.
ReplyDeleteSo cleverly done, and a really enjoyable read 💞
ReplyDeleteI love your poem! It reminds me of a scene for a fairy tale with all the animals reading with the fair princess!
ReplyDeleteYvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
Nothing beats a good book!
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