Reading fiction

In this fast-paced competitive life, most of us desire

To spend our time productively, we aspire

To use our recreational time in such a way

That we expand our knowledge and skills every day

In keeping with this sentiment, reading fiction is thought

By some to be a waste of precious time- I say with conviction that it is not

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When you read a story, you conjure up the scenes described

In the pages you are reading, you are drawn inside

The world of the characters about whom you read

You leave the real world behind and live with the characters indeed

This has been proven to build empathy and expand

Your sense of inclusivity as you explore stories from other lands

Reading fiction gives a boost to your creativity too

The more you read, the less cognitive decline you face

You may add some years to your life if reading fiction you embrace..

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So if you have ever felt guilty for escaping into the fictional domain

Know that there are intangible benefits to the health of your brain

If in a compelling yarn you find delight

Know that you are doing something right-

A better person you may become

And to your life, add years some