
He opened the book with a sharp intake of breath
from picture books he was now graduating
to the fascinating world of written words
his eyes grew large in wonderment
as the higgledy-piggledy hieroglyphics
were finally beginning to make some sense!
he dived right in, ablaze with excitement
his eyes all goggled, his young mind boggled
as the word-adventures began to unfurl!
he rolled his tongue around every groovy morsel of words
he read aloud words captivated by their sound
he mumbled the long words under his breath
the first brush with reading took him to worlds unexplored
these days he knows not his own whereabouts;
whether he is inside a book or a book inside him!
Written for Sadje’s wdys, David’s W3 and Eugi’s weekly prompt.
yes, sounds like my wonderment when the world of reading unfolded … sheer magic and total escape 😉
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Magic indeed, sis! 😀
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Punam you have so very well described the magic of learning to read! My mother was a first grade teacher and often would describe that light bulb moment!!
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That’s exactly how it is, Val. I still remember the first book I read…Noddy goes to Toyland! 😀
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Excellent take on the picture Punam.
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Jim, thanks so much.
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Your young eyes captured the poto prompt perfectly … and I adored some of gorgeous ‘wordage’
” the higgledy-piggledy hieroglyphics … and …
his eyes all goggled, his young mind boggled”
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Ivor, I am delighted you enjoyed those lines! Thanks a lot. 💙🤗
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My pleasure Punam 🤗🌏
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Delightful piece and love your use of unique words. Brilliant take on the prompts, Punam!
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So delighted you enjoyed it, Eugi! Thank you. ❤️
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Fantastically lovely. Words will do that to you. Thanks for this. Xoxo
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I agree, Selma, words do that! Thanks so much. xoxo
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This is such a beautiful poem Punam. You’ve described that first feeling of wonderment so well. Thanks a lot for joining in.
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Sadje, I am so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot and my pleasure.
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Thanks again 😍
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Wonderful Punam. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe.
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Love love love it! 🥰
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Aww, Sangeetha! 🥰❤️
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I do i do I do😀
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This is a magical poem! An innocence of a reading child secretly captured beside!
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Kunjal, thanks a lot!
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“inside a book or a book inside him”…….Lovely words to describe a bookworm. Brilliant take. 🙂
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Goutam, thanks a lot! 😊
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His enchantment for books is like my older one; she would forever be lost in the pages. She started reading Kafka when she was 12!!
What a befitting tale, this.
Loved it. ❤
Have a lovey day dear Punam.
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How wonderful, Natasha! Both my kids love reading too.
Thanks so much. Hope you are doing well.
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Oh this takes me right back to the enchantment of being able to read stories for myself! Wonderfully captured, Punam 💕🙂
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So glad to take you back to enchanted times, Harmony! Thank you. ❤️😊
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“his eyes grew large in wonderment
as the higgledy-piggledy hieroglyphics”,
Haha!! Lovely lines, Ma’am. 🙂
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Aishwarya, I am delighted this made you laugh! Thank you. ❤️
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That’s so lovely! You’ve captured the mystery, possibility, and wonder of learning to read exquisitely, dear Punam. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Jeff! That’s exactly what my intention was. ❤️
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Ah, I’m thrilled my reflection resonated. Most welcome, Punam! Always. ❤️
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Caught so perfectly, Punam. All those ‘word-adventures’ to experience.
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Thanks a lot, Marion.
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This is so captivating how reading unfolds our minds
Thanks for sharing this 😀
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Delighted that you enjoyed this. My pleasure. 😊
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How endearing it is to watch somebody realise the vicinity contained in a few pages! You have captured it quite accurately and it was fun reading it! ❤️
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Thanks a lot, Raina. ❤️
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Beautifully penned, Punam😄👏🏼✨
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Deeksha, thanks a lot! 😊❤️
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That is what reading is all about, Magical. Lovely poem, Punam.
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Exactly, Kamal! Thanks so much.
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Always welcome dear Punam 🙏🏼
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Awwww…. This is so sweet, Punam!
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David, thank you! 😊❤️
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Ooh, the description in this poem takes me on a journey that began with my love of reading years ago! Lovely 🥰
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How wonderful, Jaya! Thank you! 🥰
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Punam, this week’s W3 is now live ~ we’d love to have you join in!
Much love,
David
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Thanks so much, David for the heads up. Will do, in a couple of days.
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Jim, thanks so much.
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