If I had the chance to introduce a visitor to Earth
I'd take her to my favorite place to prove to her our worth
A building full of stories where imaginations soar
And friendly people greet you when you step inside the door
Yes, they greet you quietly perhaps with just a smile
but everyone is welcome to come in and stay awhile
Doesn't matter if you drove or walked or took a bus
You are welcome in this place to come and read with us!
No one would even care if she had legs or tentacles
(they might inquire though about her summer reading goals)
I'd show her stacks of well loved tomes and shelves with empty space
(because the books were all checked out by children of our race)
Of course she'd need to see how a librarian reacts
when asked by eager eyes for books of poetry or facts
With a frown of concentration but a light upon their face
They'll accept the challenge with confidence and grace
They'll return within a moment (their back bent from the strain)
holding fourteen books that fit the bill for "realistic train"
Then they're off to host a class on how to use computers
or how to build a resume, or make your garden cuter
My guest will be impressed I'm sure and probably in awe
of how much information we have stored within these walls
I'll show her stories that are sure to spark imagination,
but be careful to steer clear of books on alien invasion!
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Donna Renee
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Donna your poem beautifully captures the essence of a welcoming and diverse community, embracing a love for literature and knowledge. The imagery of a building filled with stories, friendly faces, and the joy of reading paints a vivid picture.
I can't believe I missed this!! I love this, such a great idea to being the aliens to the library!! Very clever and so well written! Nicely done Donna!!
I legitimately think they’d like to go the library Donna, so this is a good choice for the entry!! 😄😊👏📚 Lol about being asked about their “summer reading goals!”. 😆
Terrific!!! 👽 The library is a wondrous place and perfect placw to take a friend or alien. Love this cheerful and fun poem!!!❤️❤️💕
Enjoyed this fun refreshing take on the challenge
Brilliant Donna!! I'm so glad you chose a library! It is the perfect place to take an alien! I love the way you described the staff - we do try our best with our bad backs! I love this!!
I would definitely steer them away from Science fiction... and most of the history section if we want to teach them that we're friendly. What a brilliant idea! I had never considered taking them to the one place that truly and genuinely welcomes everyone and rejects all forms of hate. Genius!
This works...although I might not take them to the sci-fi section (too much laughter would be provoked)! ;)
This is perfect *chef’s kiss 😘🤌
Amazing poems!!
I hope we never lose libraries. They deserve this ode, for sure!
No, not church! Hahahahahahahahaha! That was awesome! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I also loved your poem! Libraries are the best!
Great poem Donna 😊. Love the last line as well.. we want to spark imagination, but definitely not on that topic 🤣. I haven't been to a library or a book store in so long honestly 😞. I need to do it at some point
lol. That was nice of you to take her to the library. Makes wonder what books an alien would check out first🤔. Loved your poem, Donna.
Great poem, Donna! I enjoyed the whole thing, but got the best chuckle out of your subtitle. On a side note, some of my best memories are in libraries and bookstores.
I love libraries. And bookstores. I think it’s the smell. I know that sounds weird! Anyway! Great poem! I love this!
The library is my favorite place. I am looking at my summer reading gifts, my tote, water bottle and post it notebook, which i got just for signing up, while they offer prizes for reading. Such summer fun. Wish I really had an alien to accompany me though. This was great.
In Asimova’ s series he uses libraries as the base to regenerate society. You chose wisely!
The only thing not welcome is noise. While they've been extremely quiet among us so far, if they're going to come out into the open they might need to be clued in on that.
Great poem! The picture at the end is a nice touch, too.
Amazing 😃❤️✌️💯📝
Love, love, love!!! Perfect place to go. Wonderful cadence and rhyming :)
Great idea! I am just thinking of the face of the librarian in my town 😵😂
Thus is wonderful. I took my alien friend the library too. Great minds! 😁
Loved your subtitle 😂! What a sweet and wonderful poem, Donna! One of my favorite spots to frequent, and your words were a perfect description with impeccable rhyme and flow! 🙌🏽💞💫👽📖