Love the Smell
A wonderful place to browse and be.9 total reviews
Comment from Valerie Fish
Oh so true, me too! Strange that books have that particular smell; I have vivid memories of visiting libraries as a child. My only negative is that this doesn't read like a poem to me. ( Almost like the intro better, that says it all ).
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Oh so true, me too! Strange that books have that particular smell; I have vivid memories of visiting libraries as a child. My only negative is that this doesn't read like a poem to me. ( Almost like the intro better, that says it all ).
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Thanks for the read and comment. Please know that this is a Free verse poem. Free verse poems have no regular meter or rhythm. They do not follow a proper rhyme scheme; these poems do not have any set rules.
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Feel bad now! Thank you for pointing that out.
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You are welcome. Stay safe.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This poem definitely will draw the reader in if they are readers. I remember the smell of the library. It does have a certain smell. I love the smell of books. I remember as a child opening my new paper back when we got our Scholastic books order. This was a fun poem. Thank you.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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This poem definitely will draw the reader in if they are readers. I remember the smell of the library. It does have a certain smell. I love the smell of books. I remember as a child opening my new paper back when we got our Scholastic books order. This was a fun poem. Thank you.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Thank you, pleased that you enjoyed the offering.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I often wonder how poets come up with their poetry. This contest is an eye opener. I see that the brain power of a poet is quite amazing. Well done!
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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I often wonder how poets come up with their poetry. This contest is an eye opener. I see that the brain power of a poet is quite amazing. Well done!
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your read, review and encouraging comment.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
My Grandma adored the library and spent much of her retired days in them, they were her sanctuary as she took journeys into the unknown and came out having been on many adventures. I hope they never close, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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My Grandma adored the library and spent much of her retired days in them, they were her sanctuary as she took journeys into the unknown and came out having been on many adventures. I hope they never close, love Dolly x
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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I could not agree with you more. Thank you for your read and review. Fortunately, libraries are keeping up with technology. However, I fear that in the future books themselves will become extinct.
Comment from lancellot
Yes, perfect twenty-five syllables, and I cannot agree with the theme more. I hope they never go away too, and they shouldn't. In the end they are a perfect backup for those storage devices that depend on power and other mechanics to record and play.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2020
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Yes, perfect twenty-five syllables, and I cannot agree with the theme more. I hope they never go away too, and they shouldn't. In the end they are a perfect backup for those storage devices that depend on power and other mechanics to record and play.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2020
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Could not agree more with your comments. Thanks for the read and review.
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
I so agree with this tribute to the libraries! Since I was a little girl and just learned to read, my parents inscribed me as the youngest member ever of the public library in our little village. I read, and read and read all the books they had there until, at 18, I went to Amsterdam, to take a job and be independent. Of course, one of the first things I did was to become a member of the fabulous Library of Amsterdam. A real haven, as you so aptly describe in your poem.
Now I live in Mallorca, Spain. Paying regular visits to the...Library, of course.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2020
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I so agree with this tribute to the libraries! Since I was a little girl and just learned to read, my parents inscribed me as the youngest member ever of the public library in our little village. I read, and read and read all the books they had there until, at 18, I went to Amsterdam, to take a job and be independent. Of course, one of the first things I did was to become a member of the fabulous Library of Amsterdam. A real haven, as you so aptly describe in your poem.
Now I live in Mallorca, Spain. Paying regular visits to the...Library, of course.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your read and review and sharing your love of libraries. It sounds like you are in a beautiful place.
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Oh yes, I am! I live here now for 35 years. Welcome to the review.
Comment from Becky Kern-Taylor
I have heard that before, that books smell. Usually it is a musty smell, kind of a dusty smell? I have spent a lot of time in libraries, but my nose must be immune to any smell. Haven't been to the library for a long time, son't like climbing the stairs. I'm old.:)
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2020
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I have heard that before, that books smell. Usually it is a musty smell, kind of a dusty smell? I have spent a lot of time in libraries, but my nose must be immune to any smell. Haven't been to the library for a long time, son't like climbing the stairs. I'm old.:)
Comment Written 15-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2020
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Yeah, me too. Luckily, our has an elevator. Thanks for your read and comments.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Notice how much 'emptier' they were even before this chaos started.... I'm thinking, though, that they'll never go away since they are a product/item of the government (lol!), but I have noticed in the bigger cities and such their mission is more and more digital.... :/ :/ Thanx for sharing this unique offering - best of luck! ;)
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
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Notice how much 'emptier' they were even before this chaos started.... I'm thinking, though, that they'll never go away since they are a product/item of the government (lol!), but I have noticed in the bigger cities and such their mission is more and more digital.... :/ :/ Thanx for sharing this unique offering - best of luck! ;)
Comment Written 14-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your read, review and comments. Digital is just not the same.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your picture plus 25 syllables created a great contest entry, Mystery Writer. I enjoyed reading this. Your words flow well with a great message. You are right--there is something special about holding a 'real' book in one's hand.
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
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Your picture plus 25 syllables created a great contest entry, Mystery Writer. I enjoyed reading this. Your words flow well with a great message. You are right--there is something special about holding a 'real' book in one's hand.
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 14-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your read and encouraging comments.