BOOKS BOOKS
BOOKS BOOKS
BOOKS BOOKS
BOOKS BOOKS
BOOKS BOOKS
BOOKS BOOKS
My mother & brother were never without a book
Sunrise or Sunset they always took a look
Mom would read on trips
whether car or ships
it was fun
even on the run!
I read to my three kids too
loved those days when they would sit on my lap
now, their teens & don't take the time
Video games is what they do
or take a nap
but those don't rhyme!
Reading & Books aren't the same
makes me sad
novels create a great game
& can never be Bad!
In 20 years I believe, even though there will be more e-books & different readers, books will still be published in a similar manner. Now in forty years, I can see drastic changes. Once the people a few years older than me begin to leave this earthy, I can see the younger generation & libraries in a totally different light. Typical "book heavy" libraries will begin to fade and interactive books and programs will occur. It will be likely people will NOT have to leave their homes to even attend a program because of how advanced technology will be within 40 years. Or, it is even possible we will have cool cars like the Jetson's who will read the books to us while we drive. Of course, if there are some super smart engineers the cars will drive for us so maybe we could still utilize an "old-fashioned" book. Personally, I like the feel of a book in my hand, I don't want to look at a screen for everything - but, I do believe the times are changing. Strange, because in the 1800's it was likely 70% of homes didn't even have more than 1 book ... wonder if it will be like that again? (of course, each home will have 20+ electronically devices that could "read" a book) Time will tell!
I loved your poem! What a creative way to show your and your family's love for reading! I know what you mean about teens not reading anymore. I didn't have that "drop off" in reading, but a lot of teens do. They get so busy at that age and just don't have time.
ReplyDeleteYou wrote: It will be likely people will NOT have to leave their homes to even attend a program because of how advanced technology will be within 40 years. I agree. Look at how far technology has advanced in the past 20 years. Back then it would not have been possible to attend an all online graduate program with the high level of interaction that we enjoy today.
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