Wednesday, May 24, 2023

THAT'S WHAT BOOKS ARE FOR

 

When I was young my parents would read me story books

filled with Fairy Tales, fantastic adventures…and more…

I assumed t bringing our family together and putting children to sleep…

that’s what books were for.


As I grew a little older we’d talk about the stories…

I’d ask questions and then we’d talk some more….

I assumed stimulating healthy discussions…

that’s what books were for.


In school…inside the classroom

reading children’s books no more…

I assumed teaching math and science and literature

that’s what books were for.


When I started reading books I chose…on subjects I wanted to explore

I came to a different assumption as to what books are for:


To stir up our emotions …to make us think and question life a little more…

to help us understand who we are and who we want to me…

that’s what books are for…


Here is something I have learned I wish more people could know…

books provide sustenance for our souls, 

nourishment for our brains and encourage our hearts to grow…


If I am right…and this is what books are for…

then I wish more people would understand…

all that we are giving up…

when even one book is banned


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