My Story by Karina llergo (used with permission)
Books gave me wings.
They planted seeds,
and dreams.
They showed me a roadmap
out of trauma
towards survival.
Eventually,
they opened the door
of the cage.
And then,
I flew.
Me too, Sherry, still do... "They planted seeds,
ReplyDeleteand dreams.They showed me a roadmap..."
Wonderfully apt response to prompt (one that held me baffled), Sherry. Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. One of those poem you read and wish you'd written, both because it's really good and because it shares your own story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight it is to be wooed by books to such an extent that you never feel alone with a book at your bedside, or coffee table, or on the train and even on holiday!
ReplyDeleteMe too. Opened doors to an entirely different type of life. I like the roadmap thought. Big help at the forks for sure.
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How wonderful it is to find the magic of books - I'm so glad you did
ReplyDeleteLikewise!❤️ Love the passion to embrace the world, spread our wings and fly!
ReplyDeleteYes, my journey also. You have captured so much in so few words. Thank you so much for taking part in the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful... I have met books that lock me in, but also those that gave me freedom...
ReplyDeletePerfectly said, Susie!
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