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Just One Book

If you could choose but one book for all time Would it be one of poetry, one of rhyme? Maybe the sacred words of salvation and grace Of how Jesus died, our sins to erase Perhaps O'Henry or Dickens, stories told with delight Even back in times by candlelight A romance novel to dream of love? A dictionary, with every word you can think of Maybe a space fantasy traveling to parts unknown Or a world history book explaining things already done Thinking of just one lonely book left to charm After our world succumbed to great harm Makes me think I should brush the dust off a cover And visit these many people and places of wonder ©Donna Jones

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/27/2013 2:14:00 AM

I love this theme for I'm an avid reader. I like to visit these places of wonder and see how they lived, think what they thought. I was told once that a reader lives a thousand lives, and a person that doesn't read only lives one. Really enjoyed reading this one... makes me want to stick my head in a book :)

Donna Jones
Date: 4/27/2013 9:49:00 PM

Me too...I really like books from the 1800s...thanks for your continued support timothy, Donna

Jack Ellison

Date: 3/5/2013 5:17:00 AM

Check your Soup Mail, dearest lady! I just can't tell you how sorry I am for this unfortunate glitch! PLEASE FORGIVE! My favourite book would be a book of poems by Donna Jones!!! Love and hugs xoxoxox

Donna Jones
Date: 3/5/2013 10:43:00 AM

Very sweet to say so and I feel the same way about your poetry........your #1fan Donna

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 3/4/2013 12:38:00 PM

Great poem. I love poetry, but I also love The Bible. I think that would be my book. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Donna Jones
Date: 3/4/2013 3:42:00 PM

Me too Lucilla..but there are parts of the bible that are lovely poetry..thanks for stopping :-)

Tim Ryerson

Date: 3/3/2013 6:12:00 PM

I'd choose all of them but especially world history...I am fascinated by ancient civilizations (Or maybe just a book of poetry by Donna Jones) - Tim

Donna Jones
Date: 3/3/2013 9:30:00 PM

Yeah after the Bible I think the history book would also be my choice. Thank you for the compliment although I doubt anyone would be interested in a book of my poetry...but if I glue one together I'll send you a copy....haha..

Don Johnson

Date: 3/3/2013 5:52:00 PM

yes thoughts do flow tween toe n toe , and invade the sinus, im getting silly so n so, but love your poem, reminds us ...

Donna Jones
Date: 3/3/2013 9:32:00 PM

You're quite the fun guy...thanks for reading my poem Don-:-) .....glad you liked it

Deborah Burch

Date: 3/2/2013 10:08:00 PM

Well done!! Huggs deb :)

Donna Jones
Date: 3/3/2013 8:02:00 AM

Thank you Deb....:-)

Don Johnson

Date: 3/2/2013 8:19:00 PM

great poem babe ...well done here xox

Donna Jones
Date: 3/2/2013 9:20:00 PM

Thanks :-)

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/2/2013 4:43:00 PM

amazing poetry Donna, love the theme, and the imagery, makes one think does this wonderful poem

Donna Jones
Date: 3/2/2013 7:51:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Harry...thanks for stopping

David Fisher

Date: 3/2/2013 8:34:00 AM

That's a very nice poem but a very difficult question. I would pick a dozen and glue the covers together for my fav.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/2/2013 4:17:00 PM

Clever solution.....thanks for reading :-)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/2/2013 4:09:00 AM

A very wise decision Donna. For books allow us to learn, to travel and fantasize! Lovely idea developed in a lovelier poem!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/2/2013 4:19:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios...I do enjoy reading when I sit still long enough ..I appreciate you stopping to read my poem

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 3/2/2013 1:11:00 AM

Books are life of knowledge. Well said. Enjoyed your poem. Tfs

Donna Jones
Date: 3/2/2013 4:20:00 PM

Thank you so much...yes I agree they take you to other places for a while which is nice...:-)

Vee Bdosa

Date: 3/1/2013 5:22:00 PM

I must except the BIBLE because it is not a book, it is a way of life. And so, the first book I ever read was a book about a Navajo boy, called SWIFT EAGLE, a gift from my grandma. The next was OLD MAN AND THE SEA required by my Jr. English teacher. I loved it and have read it 3 or 4 times. But I also studied Hemingway because of this book, and he claimed he never studied any other writer because he didnt want to affect his own style. Makes sense to me, so that is what I do Nice poem Donna thanx

Donna Jones
Date: 3/1/2013 6:10:00 PM

Ahhh the old man and the sea ...eyes the color of the sea...undefeated eyes.....loved that part...thanks for your wonderful comments and for reading my poem...

Painted Hunter

Date: 3/1/2013 4:47:00 PM

Such a good point...something to think on. Excellent job, Donna...

Donna Jones
Date: 3/1/2013 6:11:00 PM

Thanks Caleb..maybe you can write us a new one....:-)

Russell Sivey

Date: 3/1/2013 2:48:00 PM

Do magazines count? I would miss my computer magazines, of all kinds! I know I'm kinda a geek when it comes to computers, but I do love them! As for books, I don't know what I would choose, possibly the Bible, who knows for certain! You got me thinking with this tremendous poem my friend! I enjoyed reading this delightful piece this afternoon! Great Work!!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/1/2013 4:20:00 PM

I would choose my bible for sure..but hope I never have to choose. I love reading Washington Irving also... thanks for reading Russell

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 3/1/2013 12:42:00 PM

With books being downloaded on computers, books on our shelves are only collecting dust and maybe a cobweb or two. Your couplet brought this thought to my mind. At awesome poem Donna. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 3/1/2013 2:42:00 PM

Really sad isn't it....I don't think anything really replaces feeling the paper and hearing the turning of the pages...oh the good old days ..thanks Connie