Comment from shieldsE

Excellent

Treischel, This is a nice thoughtful poem. It really flows well. I appreciate your author notes. I would like to try the style myself.
The photograph enhances the poem, although that is not saying the poem could not stand alone. Photo a bit fuzzy, but perhaps that was your intent.
I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks for sharing. -E.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2014

Thank you E.

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

And a multi-talented, multi-tasking author he is, too.

I agree reading is an unlimited joy. Those who haven't been bitten by the reading bug have closed themselves off from a world of fabulous adventures. That's the message most in need of conveyance.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2014

Thank you Lee. Yes, indeed.

Comment from MoIronE13

Excellent

Awe, yes to read.
The exploration of mind and imagination.
A very cleaver and excellent write.
Open to any age at any time.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful wisdom..

Mahina +++

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2014

Thank you MolronE. I love to see children reading.

reply by MoIronE13 on 16-Mar-2014

Yes..
Get those young minds working for the highest good...

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for sharing a fine example of your new form. I enjoyed the rhythm and rhymes and the poem's upbeat message. Your photograph reinforces the mood well. I only regret being out of sixes. Happy weekend- Joan

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2014

Thank you Joan. Glad you enjoyed the poem and liked my form.

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

Thankfully, never had to exhort my kids to read. I think they just learned by example. We have more books in than a fleet of bookmobiles.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014

Thanks ravenblack. That's absolutely the best way.

Comment from Lysa Schuler

Excellent

This was a brief poem. well thought, and good message. It was easy to follow. Reading is important. A compelling adventure.
Highly recommended. Good writ

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014

Thank you Lysa.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Brilliant 12 line Exhortation, Tom! Not only did you say something pertinent and germane, but the way in which you stated it in perfect poetic proclamation was superb.

Well done, my friend!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014

Thank you Dean. That means a great deal to me.

reply by Dean Kuch on 14-Mar-2014

Hey, the pleasure was all mine, my friend. Seriously!

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

This piece meets the criteria of the 12 line exhortation as this piece has the correct number of lines totaling 12. Good end rhyming. Good alliteration with any/age...to/teach/things...of/open. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014

Thank you so much Righteous.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

I love this encouragement to read...there is nothing finer than exhorting a young child to roam through a tome! :o)
I love this it is so true...artwork is so appropriate
God bless

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014

Thank you kiwijenney. I realky appreciate your enthusiastic endorsement.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

You are so right, reading is wonderful. It releases knowledge, and imparts wisdom that can only become real through the experiences of life. Well done.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014

Thank you rod, and to kearn young is the key