I could not be more overjoyed than to find
That those who read books regularly might be destined
To live a little longer than those who do not read
This is the kind of positive reinforcement I need
To continue reading books even when easy it is not
To find time to do so, when my mind is occupied by other thoughts..
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To lose myself in a book is the stress-buster ultimate
A well-spun yarn a deep longing inside me satiates
It must be the stress-relieving effect of reading that provides
Longevity benefit- now I just have to decide
Whether to lie on the couch with a book or exercise
To increase my lifespan, I could do either, I surmise…
Passion...unbridled 