The Stacks #library #books

across the books

they have so many stories to tell

leather bound, some think some thin

heavy or light like a feather

more tales, imaginations to spin

grabbing for our attention

but wait before you go

look down deep to the archives

untold journeys you know

into dust willing I descend

books so large it takes two

who knows the pages turned

by famous people who knew

conjurors of mystery

history will claim the stash

faded away are prose, poetrys

hidden in this place of the past

Author: moondustwriter

Thank you for visiting Moondustwriter. One of the many exciting things I've had the honor of doing is writing and publishing in multiple genres (including education) in E. African for E. Africa. As a writer, it is a thrill to write for children (on all continents) who want to learn. I've been part of the blogging community for more than 13 years. Some old timers may remember the award winning (2011 Twitter Shorty ) blog community - One Stop Poetry. I was the co-producer of that fast growing blog community. I am a published writer, poet, artist and photographer. I have written, as well as edited, for periodicals, radio, blogs and fellow writers. There are many facets to this moon - my joy is in meeting you! View all posts by moondustwriter

6 thoughts on “The Stacks #library #books”

hilarymb says:

September 2, 2015 at 4:20 am

Hi Moondust – yes so many dusty books that make up libraries – public and private .. love them all – I’ve just bought a book published in 1903 .. the paper is thick, almost blotting paper like, while the edges were cut with a not too sharp cutter .. common I’m sure .. but it’s quite light in weight too .. it has that dusty smell as well ..

Your belch of history could be so true .. so much lost over time .. cheers Hilary

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ranu802 says:

September 2, 2015 at 4:31 am

I read your poems, sometimes I can write a few words about the poem, other times, it’s best not to type anything but read and enjoy, this is one of those days. Best wishes to you Leslie. 🙂

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joseph elon lillie says:

September 2, 2015 at 5:19 am

There is so much to know. The most painful choice in learning is deciding what you will never know about.

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slpmartin says:

September 2, 2015 at 7:32 am

Ah…nothing like exploring those stacks for hidden treasures.

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Magyar/Doug says:

September 2, 2015 at 2:50 pm

__Any old book is worth a dollar, you never know what might be found. I attend estate sales often and old books are my favorite hunt. _m

estate sale
one buck for this dusty book
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1. moondustwriter says:
  
  September 2, 2015 at 3:43 pm
  
  It is amazing what treasures you can find in those pages 🙂
  
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