sleepless nights,
long train rides,
Those
moments of confusion,
Those
moments of desperation,
Those
moments when I felt lonely within,
Those
moments when boredom crept in,
were there with me always…
days when I wanted to have some fun,
Those
days when I wanted to relax,
Those
days when I needed some advice,
Those
days when I wanted to gain more knowledge,
were there with me always…
days when I waited at the bus-stop,
Those
days when I wanted my imagination to run wild,
days when I wanted to learn something new,
Those
days when I wanted to smile,
were there with me always…
a friend,
You
comforted me.
As
a guide,
You
showed me new ways.
I
owe a lot to you my love!
I can actually write a Book on this prompt. One blogpost won’t be enough to
describe my love for books. My love affair with books began when I was in
kindergarten. I loved reading English and Hindi poetry. Tinkle, Champak and
Amar Chitra Katha were some of my all time favourites. I loved my school
library, though small, it was spacious and had some amazing books for famous
authors like Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, Rabindranath Tagore, Premchand and many
more.
depression. Many of my friends left me, for I had a hysterical attack. Some of
them thought that I became mad and their parents advised not to talk to me. It
hurt so much to see my so called best friends dump me, when I needed them the
most.
Tree’ column in the Times of India became my source of survival. The book which
inspired me during the time of depression was, ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’
by Norman Vincent Peale. Some
of the other Self-help books, which I’ve loved over the years, are as follows
‘TheSecret’ and ‘The Magic’ by Rhonda Byrne
‘TheMonk Who Sold His Ferrari’ by Robin Sharma
of paper and ink and glue – you sell him a whole new life,’- Christopher Morley. Isn’t it true? The efforts of the writer, editor,
publisher and the distributors finally bear fruits in the form of Books.
Writing a book is a lonely job, Preeti Shenoy describes it well, in her post.
Some of my favourite authors are, Sudha Murthy, Preeti Shenoy, Ravi
Subramanian, Roald Dahl, Jeffery Archer, John Grisham, Danielle Steel and
Nicholas Sparks. I am truly grateful to all the authors who have touched my
life in some way and inspire me every day!
some of your favourite books? I am eager and curious…so how about sharing some
of your thoughts in the comments, now!
I am taking part in the Write Tribe Festival of Words 8th -14th
December 2013. Do hop on to the website, there are some Bookworms sharing their Love for Books!
Be grateful,
Keep Smiling,
Love,
Gayu
Ah!! tell me about it… my first ever love and undying one too!!
Ya….I know that…we are crazyyyyyyily in love with books and words…:) <3
Loved that poem. Hopped back to read your earlier posts too. You are one rave girl Gayatri to have come through so much. I'm glad books have stood by you. They are one precious gift.
Lovely poem and some great books listed there.. Have read most of them, rest go to my To Read list.
I remember Preety Shenoy's words that writing is a lonely job but reading is not. While one reads all the characters in the books become real and merge with us. You are never alone when you read. No I cannot pin-point to a single favourite and I would be doing injustice to others.
Books… can't live with just one, and can't live without one 🙂 I've had a long love affair with books too, almost as long as you or maybe more. Love to read, and The Alchemist is one of my favorites as well!
Power of positive thinking is one awesome read.. Loved the poems nd yea books are one thing that would never leave you alone. 🙂 … and hats off to you for coming through the long road! 🙂
The love of books, the power of books, the gift of books, the smell of books – Ah, what's not to like about books 🙂 Loved your take on the prompt!
Love the Speaking Tree. What a heart felt post that struck a chord with me:)
Your lovedone is really really the best because they never leave you ,only you can.Beautifully written as a book lover.
When I went through a terribly quarter life crisised year, books were my refuge.
Favourite books – Dan Brown books, Mornings in Jenin, Memory Keepers daughter, Robin Cook books
Lovely expression!:)