books choose people

 AUTHORS NOTE: 

        written in 2021.


books choose people


People who read books for fun or a purpose

Can seem in control


They might think that they are going to the bookshelves 

Picking out a book or two

And are choosing to read those certain books


They might think that one is perfect and enticing

Or wordy, confusing, boring

They then end up putting it back and moving on


Instead of this thought 

It may be the books that are picking the people

Instead of the other way around


If a book seems dull or hard to get into

It is not yet time for you to read it

Sometimes it is because you are not worthy of it yet

You have to grow more


Later on, if you try again 

It may be one of your favorite books to note


That is what happened to me and I believe it

I couldn’t get through a certain book

I put it away and began a new one

A couple years later I try again

And end up loving the book so much, that it makes my favorite book list


So next time you're looking for a new book

Take a breath

Clear your mind

And let the book pick you

You’ll end up reading the one you want

 when the time is right for you to enjoy it.


Poems, Short Stories

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