I've been sick lately, so I haven't been writing much, and it's all been pretty bad, so now's a good time to start sharing quotes I like. Today's is "The Turn of the Screw in 30 seconds," from a kids horror story book that I've forgotten the name of:

"The Governess sees ghosts. Or maybe she's insane. Either way, it's quite scary."

Great summary, I must say.

One day I overheard a boy say 'I just want to read. Read all day. I just want to read, read not play." I thought it was a good line and decided to write a poem, even though I'm obviously not a poet:

I just want to read, read all day.
No work for me, no sirree,
I just want to read, read not play.

But work is always a moment away.
No matter what, I don't have the energy.
I just want to read, read all day.

Don't want a life lived just for pay,
I want a life lived just for me.
I just want to read, read not play.

I'm sick of doing what others say.
Why can't they just let me be?
I just want to read, read all day.

I'd like to float; come what may
I'll face it with integrity.
I just want to read, read not play.

Where is my life lived my way?
Will it ever be reality?
I just want to read, read all day.
I just want to read, read not play.