Not sure they are considered "real poems," but I have always loved messing around with abecedarians, and usually at least one shows up every April. I've been messing around with this one off and on for a few days…
"Rules for Readers"
always allow ample time for reading
build a budget for book buying
constantly carry reading materials
don't devalue the power of a few minutes
"ear reading" is excellent, as are e-books
find friends and form a book club
genre and author studies are great
house a stack of "next reads on your nightstand
ignore those who insinuate that reading is not important
juggle multiple books if that works for you
know that reading is as essential as breathing
literary is lovely, but not always, it's important, sometimes to
make time for things like mysteries and magazines
never pass a bookstore without going in
observe what others are reading
plan for poetry pretty much every day
question, constantly, what you see in print
reread, review and recommend your favorites to other readers
stories are salve, mirrors, and windows for the soul, so don't
take truths you find in books lightly
unless you absolutely love a book, don't read it
value the opinions of others, but don't let them dictate your book choices
wish and wonder while you read
exit books that just aren't working out for you
you don't need to defend your reading choices
zzzzzzz- end each day with a little reading
(C) Carol Wilcox, 2018
Perfection! One of your best ever! I love the alliteration in many of the lines, and the way some wind into the next. I think N might be my favorite--along with memories of CTC with you!!
ReplyDeleteThis most certainly is a poem. My favorite lines: "never pass a bookstore without going" and
ReplyDelete"plan for poetry pretty much every day"
Also, I notice lovely lovely alliteration and other soulful sound devices throughout the poem.