Reader’s Block: Compassionate Companion


What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without reading a book (since learning how to read, of course)? Which book was it that helped break the dry spell?

English: Canadian novelist Steven Erikson read...

English: Canadian novelist Steven Erikson reading a book. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


The question is :

For how long?

The truth simply is:

I can’t remember.

There’s never really been a time,

I’ve not  had a companion

By my side.

Although I must confess,

In my youth,

I read some trash.

—Linus Fernandes.