Poems About the Joy and Comfort of Books
Books have a way of bringing peace, joy, and companionship to our lives. These poems celebrate the comfort and happiness that books provide, offering a soothing escape from the world.Poet: Howard Carleton Tripp
Oh, books of mine! Ye take me ever
Over the broken span of years,
Where, in the light of Youth's endeavor,
Life one sweet dream of bliss appears.
With thee I feel as then, fresh-hearted.
Glad as the lark, as blithe and free
As when on Learning's way I started
To find the sweetest sweets in thee!
In gardens old and meadows vernal,
Neath shady elms with thee I walk.
And quaff from thee the sweets eternal,
Aye, with the saints and sainted talk!
Each treasured volume has a glory
That seems a part of the divine,
Each tells a truly perfect story
So beautiful. Oh, books of mine!
Poet: Unknown
My books, my friends in solitude,
Which never mar my quietude;
Whose silent voices gently speak
In the great thoughts I love to seek.
Such company I ever find
A help to stimulate my mind,
And stir the feelings of my heart.
Which rise above all formal art.
I love to think of them away.
When I from home may go to stay;
And hope again their face to see,
Ere many days shall come and flee.
They never, in a fitful mood,
Do speak or act in way that's rude;
But always in a pleasant style.
They seem to greet me with a smile.
While things around me often change,
And take a course that is quite strange,
These friends are always of one mind.
And show a spirit mild and kind.
In books are treasures more than gold.
Great thoughts come down from minds of old,
Embalmed in forms that ever live,
And never cease their life to give.
How grand the monuments of mind!
Which leave all others far behind;
And shine with light that is sublime.
Lighthouses on the coasts of time.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Find a little nook
Where you can sit and read a book
You can learn many things
Or learn about life and what it may bring.
Books can take you to a place
And you can even discover space.
Books can make you laugh
Or you can look at the photographs.
Books can calm you when you're mad
And sometimes a story can make you sad.
Books give knowledge and wisdom
They can give solutions to a problem.
Reading is a wonderful hobby
What is better than a book and a coffee
Take the time to sit and read
It is relaxing, you will see!
Poems About Reading
Poet: Theodosia Garrison
This is my dream, to have you on a day
Of beating rain and sullen clouds of gloom
Here with me, in the old, familiar room,
Watching the logs beneath the flames' swift play
Burst into strange conceits of bud and bloom.
The things we know about us here and there,
The books we love, half read, on floor and knee,
The stein the Dutchman brought from oversea
Standing invitingly beside your chair,
The while we quote and talk and - disagree;
Rebuild the castles that we reared in Spain,
Reread the poet that our childhood knew,
With eyes that meet when some quaint thought rings true.
Oh, friend, for some such day of cheer and rain,
Books, and the dear companionship of you!
Poet: Emilie Poulsson
Books are keys to wisdom's treasure;
Books are gates to lands of pleasure;
Books are paths that upward lead;
Books are friends. Come, let us read.
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Poems About Books as Sources of Knowledge and Inspiration
Books are a gateway to understanding and growth. These poems reflect on the wisdom, inspiration, and new ideas that books impart, sparking a deeper appreciation for learning.Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
In pages bound, a universe unfolds,
A journey we take as the story is told.
Words dance and weave, beckoning us near,
The thoughts of others expand our sphere.
With every page turned, wonders emerge,
Eyes wide open, our minds begin to surge.
Adventure and knowledge hand in hand we find,
Books we read, truly expand our minds.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Books can teach us many things
And to life another bring
Read to learn something new
Read if you are feeling blue.
Libraries lend books for free
To get a book is so easy
The value of books is hard to measure
They can bring so much pleasure.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Truly I say that books are a treasure,
Where knowledge hides beyond measure.
With every page turned and letter read,
A world of wisdom sparks in my head.
Through ancient tomes I traverse and roam,
Learning, from their pages, to proudly own
The power that springs from a book's gentle touch,
Grateful for the teachings it bestows so much.
Poems About Literacy
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Books are portals to success, wide and grand,
In their pages, knowledge and dreams expand.
In libraries and homes, they patiently wait,
To guide us through life's intricate fate.
Books, our companions, in them we confide,
Opening doors to success, far and wide.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Books are keys to doors of opportunity bright,
Guiding us on journeys with knowledge and light.
They lend a hand through life's joys and strife,
A source of wisdom, enriching our life.
This poem celebrates the world of books and learning. It describes how books are like whole universes waiting to be explored. Reading is compared to going on a journey as we engage with the story. The words in the book are lively and inviting, and they open up new perspectives from the minds of others. Each time we turn a page, we encounter learning that expands our knowledge and broadens our horizons. The poem underscores the idea that books are a source of both adventure and learning, contributing to the expansion of our minds and understanding.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Books can show us many things
Open one and find the knowledge they bring
Books can take us to places we have never seen
They can teach us how to cook and clean.
To a child, they can be
A treasure full of glee
Picture books and storybooks
Oh, how a child loves to look.
A book can be read for pleasure
They give us relaxation that is hard to measure
A biography, a mystery, or a romance
Sometimes we find an author by chance.
And when we are feeling down,
A book of jokes is like a clown
Reading them brings smiles
Motivating us to go another mile.
And some books can inspire
Helping us realize our desire.
And you will find motivation too
To help you with all you do.
So whatever you are looking for
Pick up a book that could open the door
Always make time to read each day
You will learn lots on the way.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
In pages bound, a world unveiled,
Where tales and truths forever dwell.
With every word, a mind set free,
Entertainment and enrichment in synergy.
Through stories woven, we learn and grow,
Giving us thoughts that tend to flow.
For in the realm of ink and thought,
Intellect thrives, as imagination is caught.
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Poems About the Role of Books in Our Lives
Books shape our perspectives, fuel our imagination, and enrich our daily lives. These poems explore how books influence us and become an integral part of our personal journeys.Poet: Ralph Eergengren
My Pop is always buying books;
So that Mom says his study looks
Just like an old book store.
The book shelves are so full and tall
They hide the paper on the wall,
And there are books just everywhere,
On table, window seat, and chair,
And books right on the floor.
And every little while he buys
More books, and brings them home and tries
To find a place where they will fit,
And has an awful time of it.
Once when I asked him why he got
So many books, he said, "Why not?"
I've puzzled over that a lot.
Poet: James Thomas Ward
The world of books is a wonderful world.
Embracing all facts and fancies;
And through it the mind may be rapidly whirl'd.
As the car of thought advances.
But not too rapidly should we go,
If we would behold its beauties,
And learn the lessons we need to know
To fit us for life's great duties.
The traveler through it, if he be wise,
Will pause at every station.
And take due time for his mental eyes
To make full observation.
How many the lessons he may thus learn
For future profit and pleasure!
Each answering some good, in turn,
For hours of business or leisure.
But the best of all in this world of books
Is the Book that God has given,
To guide the soul, through all life's crooks,
To an endless home in heaven.
Poems about Imagination
Poet: Burges Johnson
Nicest place in all the house
Is my poppa’s study chair;
Just as quiet as a mouse
I go creeping there,
An’ he gives a little smile,
Writing, writing, all the while.
There's at least a million books
Up and down and round the wall.
I guess, from the way it looks,
I can’t read them all!
If I did I'm sure I’d be
Just as wise and big as he.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Oh, the many books I have read
Some are quite good and others I dread
Short ones, long ones on many different topics
New ones, old ones, some are truly relics.
You can lose yourself in a story
And there are ones full of glory
Ones to help you cope with life
And others about being a good husband or wife
But all of the books ever written
The best one we have all been given
Is the one that was inspired by God
It is complete and very broad.
The Bible is the best self-help book
If you haven't read it you should take a look
It is full of life stories that we all can see
That life is, at times, not so easy.
The pages of the Bible are full
Once you get into it you will find a pull
To understand the culture at the time
It helps with life's small and big climbs.
It is the all-time best-selling book
Which people at times overlook.
Many have tried to destroy the words
Only to find it still moving forward.
The pages are full of ordinary people
People like you and me
God uses those to show his ways
He loves you each and every day.
So if you haven't read this book
Take a moment and have a look
Talk with others who have studied the book
And your life will have a different look.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
I open a book to a world unknown
An open page becomes my throne.
Where fiction dances, and truths untold,
I find myself both young and bold.
Entertained by tales of distant lands,
Or histories etched by ancient hands.
Through books, I learn and realize
Dreams that can materialize.
This poem, by Alfred Lavington, is about the accessibility of knowledge through books. It suggests that regardless of our social status, we can engage with the great and wise through reading. Books open the door to vast treasures of wisdom, allowing us to explore various subjects and insights freely. The poem highlights how literature enables us to journey through history, science, human emotions, and even the realms of imagination. It describes how books are our guides, leading us to the wisdom of prophets, poets, and sages, enriching our daily lives. With the help of books, we can gather a precious and endless wealth of knowledge.
Poet: Alfred Lavington
Though ne'er so humble should our station be,
We still may mingle with the great and wise;
Roam, unmolested, the vast treasuries
Where wisdom's priceless gems are scattered free.
We may, at will, explore sky, earth and sea;
Man's heart and mind probe deep with Shakespeare's eyes;
With blind old Milton walk through paradise;
Of life and death possess the master-key.
With books as guides, with prophet, poet, sage,
In sweet companionship we daily dwell;
With kings sit nightly round the banquet board
By learning's light knowledge's gracious page
Shall render unto us a precious hoard
In an abundance inexhaustible.
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Poems About Timeless Wisdom and Divine Guidance
Books have long been a source of moral guidance and spiritual wisdom. These poems highlight the profound influence of sacred and timeless texts in providing comfort and direction.Poet: Unknown
There's good books and bad books.
There's think books and fat books,
There's big books and some that are wee,
But far above all books,
Most precious of all books,
The Bible is dearest to me.
More poems about the benefits of books and where we find them:
Poems About Education
Poems About Libraries
Poems About School
Poet: Unknown
Many of the finer things are to be found in books if we profit
by the opinions of learned people. The following expresses the
estimate of a few writers as to value of books:
Channing said: God be thanked for books. They are the voices
of the distant and the dead, and make us heir of the spiritual life
of the past ages. In the best books, great men talk to us, give us
our most precious thoughts, and pour their souls into ours.
Carlyle said: All that mankind has done, thought or been, is
lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books.
They are the chosen possession of men.
Emerson said: Give me a book, health, and a June day, and
I will make the pomp of kings look ridiculous.
Philip Brooks thought that four kinds of books should be in every
library. Memoirs, biography, portraits and letters - Good books
cost you little in money, but they may cost you years and decades
of toil and labor and energy if permitted to pass through life without
knowing the finer ideal of life revealed in books.
Poems about Learning
Poet: P. Wheeler
Each life of man is but a page
In God's great diary; each age
A separate volume and each race
A chapter. For a little space
We write, and, childlike, cry our powers,
Nor deem His hand is guiding ours.
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Key Reflections in these poems about books:
- Books Are a Source of Joy and Comfort - Many poems emphasize the deep emotional connection people have with books. They highlight how books provide comfort in solitude, companionship in quiet moments, and a sense of peace amid life’s challenges. Books create a sanctuary where readers can escape into new worlds, relive cherished memories, or find inspiration.
- Books Are Gateways to Knowledge and Growth - Books are celebrated as vessels of wisdom, unlocking opportunities for learning, self-improvement, and intellectual exploration. They expand horizons, stimulate curiosity, and ignite creativity. The poems reflect how books nurture growth by introducing readers to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences.
- Books Have a Timeless and Universal Role - The poems underscore the enduring power of books to connect us across time and cultures. Whether providing spiritual guidance, preserving the thoughts of great minds, or inspiring through storytelling, books are portrayed as eternal treasures that transcend generations and remain relevant through life’s changes.
