The family book club
Monday 12 November 2007
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The book Club
Wall Poster
by Ira McCully
A handful of women
sitting around the table
sipping tea
discussing books
wise women
bearing ideas as well as children
dispensing wisdom
aiding each other
from thirty to seventy
not a sarcastic voice
no testerone needed here
so much caring and admiration
the current book is discussed for moments
but love and solidarity is theirs forever
mostly descended from a mutual grandmother
but enhanced by overwhelming respect
solving problems
no petty jealousies
just delight in individual strengths
dynamic women
sitting around the table
sipping tea
discussing books
saving the world
© Maureen Vellucci
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All too often people don't enjoy talking about this sublime pleasure of reading that we have. Nice poem.
Very true Boyd....
Maureen's poem is a lovely snippet of time spent indulging in the "pleasure of reading" (as you say) ... as well as a wonderful picture of family solidarity and respect...
thanks for your interest Boyd :)
Thanks Kim for your insight as well.
I love the idea expressed here, of women in a cooperative spirit, learning together and saving the world. I think if anyone can do it, it's the female segment of the population. No offense, guys. :-)
you're welcome Boyd :)
haha Lynda
so true !!!!
I do believe that if women and a few good men ruled the world then we wouldn't have any wars :)
thanks for dropping by...
happy painting to you both :)
Cool, I like it. It's true, especially after kids get taught in school that everything in a novel has a deeper meaning, they start to lose interest. So sad.
I agree Kelly....
books and writing need not be analysed ...just enjoyed.... rather like good paintings and good food :)
thanks for dropping by :)