Reading has always been something I love

An activity my mind is very fond of,

 

I wondered how I could share this passion

My Gold Award Project was the thing that I fashioned.

 

In the hot, summer sun, I held book drive

When I reached 300 books, I had finally arrived.

 

I thought, now what to do with all these books?

In a classroom, I’ll put a reading nook!

 

These books were given to an elementary school

To help youngsters learn that reading is cool.

 

The nook was a bench, a sign and bookshelf,

When I finished, I was quite proud of myself.

 

Last step of project: make it sustainable

I knew this final part was attainable.

 

High schoolers now volunteer to help read,

Using the books, the children would succeed.

 

Two local newspapers wrote stories about this

I said my project was truly my bliss.

 

So now the project is in full motion;

Eight months of work was the secret potion

 

Every week, students improve their skills

Books are their new friends, I felt fulfilled.

 

It confirmed my love for the written word

My occupation goals are now less blurred:

 

Become an author of books that are worthy

Or help other writers if theirs are too wordy

 

Through this project, I came to realize

I really enjoy helping children arise

 

I saw their reading improve each day

And felt a happiness that didn’t go away.

 

Reading is a helpful, wonderful thing

It will make your brain smarter, it will make your heart sing

 

So here is a question I hope you don’t dread

When was the last time you sat down and read?