I Want to Read
For all those who love to read48 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
A beautiful rhyming poem that not only evokes feelings of the joy of reading, but of innocent childhood! The nostalgic artwork contributes to the overall effect of taking a walk down memory lane - before the days of computers, tablets, smart phones and video games. I loved this! Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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A beautiful rhyming poem that not only evokes feelings of the joy of reading, but of innocent childhood! The nostalgic artwork contributes to the overall effect of taking a walk down memory lane - before the days of computers, tablets, smart phones and video games. I loved this! Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Hi June. Thank you so much for your warm-hearted praise of I WANT TO READ. I fear that audio will replace real reading. I read an article in a THE WRITER magazine today that says audio books are more popular now than print ones. I am delighted you enjoyed the artwork and I appreciate that galaxy of bright stars. Rod
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Terrific story in a poem. It makes sense that the little sister wants to do what her big brother does, but she is impatient. I'd guess in about a year, she'll be reading very simple kids' books. Why? She wants to. That's the key to success in any endeavor--wanting to do it! :)
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Terrific story in a poem. It makes sense that the little sister wants to do what her big brother does, but she is impatient. I'd guess in about a year, she'll be reading very simple kids' books. Why? She wants to. That's the key to success in any endeavor--wanting to do it! :)
Comment Written 14-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you so much, Phyllis, for your high praise of I WANT TO READ. Yes, wanting something bad enough is a terrific motivator. Rod
Comment from Lordinajamjar
Anonympus Poet, this is a sweet entry for the rhyme contest.
Little sibling, impatient, desperately wanting to learn to read. Hungry to open and read all the secrets held within the books on the shelf.
Well done.
Good luck in the contest.
Best
John
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Anonympus Poet, this is a sweet entry for the rhyme contest.
Little sibling, impatient, desperately wanting to learn to read. Hungry to open and read all the secrets held within the books on the shelf.
Well done.
Good luck in the contest.
Best
John
Comment Written 14-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you, John, for sharing I WANT TO READ and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from AprilViolet
What an absolutely adorable poem! I love it! I love children's poems and think yours would make a really cute childrens book! Thank you for sharing! I love your poem :)
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What an absolutely adorable poem! I love it! I love children's poems and think yours would make a really cute childrens book! Thank you for sharing! I love your poem :)
Comment Written 14-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I love that phrase--"absolutely adorable"--describing I WANT TO READ. Thank you so much. If I could paint, I would try to make this into a children's book. But alas! I have no artistic talent. Rod
Comment from zanya
The pic is simply captivating and the sentiments are equally so -is there any greater joy than reading - let's hope our tecchie culture does not decrease that joy
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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The pic is simply captivating and the sentiments are equally so -is there any greater joy than reading - let's hope our tecchie culture does not decrease that joy
Comment Written 13-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Hi zanya. I am flattered you think I WANT TO READ is "simply captivating." And honored that so many voters thought so too. Many thanks for your endorsement and those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Gypsymooncat
I can almost see her stamping her foot in frustration lol! This was a lovely uplifting poem that was well structured and flowed smoothly.
Good luck in the contest!
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I can almost see her stamping her foot in frustration lol! This was a lovely uplifting poem that was well structured and flowed smoothly.
Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I am delighted you can visualize Sis stomping her foot. Many thanks for your wonderful praise of I WANT TO READ and those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from royowen
What a lovely sentiment, encased in a very smooth work concerned with reading, I remember my then 4 year granddaughter's first day at kindy saying, "But I can't write my name yet" I replied "you soon will child." Abpnd Sh can! Beautufully written in tetrametric quatrains and abcb rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy
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What a lovely sentiment, encased in a very smooth work concerned with reading, I remember my then 4 year granddaughter's first day at kindy saying, "But I can't write my name yet" I replied "you soon will child." Abpnd Sh can! Beautufully written in tetrametric quatrains and abcb rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 13-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you so much, Roy, for sharing I WANT TO READ and your very kind praise. Rod
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Well done
Comment from judiverse
This is so sweet, and I love the picture. Excellent job with your rhyme. I wish some of the older students were that interested in reading. It opens whole new worlds for them. The little girl is delightful in her impatience about learning to read. Older brother tries to help her and reads to her, but advices her that it takes patience, which it does. Reminds me of when I was sitting in the reading group, eagerly learning to read. Very enjoyable. judi
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This is so sweet, and I love the picture. Excellent job with your rhyme. I wish some of the older students were that interested in reading. It opens whole new worlds for them. The little girl is delightful in her impatience about learning to read. Older brother tries to help her and reads to her, but advices her that it takes patience, which it does. Reminds me of when I was sitting in the reading group, eagerly learning to read. Very enjoyable. judi
Comment Written 13-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Hi Judi. I really appreciate your sharing I WANT TO READ and your kind praise. When I was still teaching, I was surprised how many of my high school students did NOT read unless they were assigned books. I taught a writing course called Rhetoric where I required my students to read one book a grading period (9 weeks) in addition to writing an essay a week. I was surprised how many thanked me at the end of the course. Rod
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You're very welcome. I'm dismayed by how little reading my great niece and nephew do, and they are college-bound, too. judi
Comment from Tina Crute
I truly do wish I had six stars to give you! This reads so sweetly like the rhymes I read in my own books many many years ago. The picture looks as sweet as the words, with brother loving on his little sister at their special reading time. You rhymed well, and without making the poem's rhyming standing out at all. Your words flowed into one beautiful story:)
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I truly do wish I had six stars to give you! This reads so sweetly like the rhymes I read in my own books many many years ago. The picture looks as sweet as the words, with brother loving on his little sister at their special reading time. You rhymed well, and without making the poem's rhyming standing out at all. Your words flowed into one beautiful story:)
Comment Written 13-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you, Tina, for your very kind praise of I WANT TO READ and that virtual six. I did try to write I WANT TO READ for all ages. Rod
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You are welcome...my pleasure!
Comment from HealingMuse
Hi Contest Author,
Ha ha ha! Cute poem. This kiddo reminds me of myself at her age, but I had more patience with the process. I was horrified on day 1 of kindergarten when the teacher announced (proudly) that most of the year would be spent learning the A-B-C's. The other kids couldn't read! Torturously boring year, to say the least. And I wondered WTH they had been doing for the first five years of their lives. Thanks for sharing and good luck. Jan :-)
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Hi Contest Author,
Ha ha ha! Cute poem. This kiddo reminds me of myself at her age, but I had more patience with the process. I was horrified on day 1 of kindergarten when the teacher announced (proudly) that most of the year would be spent learning the A-B-C's. The other kids couldn't read! Torturously boring year, to say the least. And I wondered WTH they had been doing for the first five years of their lives. Thanks for sharing and good luck. Jan :-)
Comment Written 13-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I am delighted you could see yourself in I WANT TO READ, Jan. I can imagine how "boring" kindergarten must have been for you. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod