The Things You Learn When You Read

Some people like reading--
Some people don't.
You don't have to be a genius,
Or memorize famous quotes.

But the things you can learn
When you read,
Could save a life
Of someone in need.

You can learn to check
For symptoms of a stroke--
Heart attack symptoms for women
Can be different than for blokes.

You can research questions,
Or problems to get details
On things you've wondered about--
Or fixing your car when the engine fails.

You can read about etiquette,
What style is in and what's not.
Make good food and learn
What's a Dutch oven or a stock pot.

You can read the comics
To get your funny education--
Or learn from DIY books
To make home decorations.

You can learn to save money
For school or a rainy day--
Shopping for groceries,
Couponing's the craze.

You can find out all
About your family tree.
Books and reading show
A whole new world for people to see.

All about history--
The Middle Ages,
The Old West and current events,
Are all in these pages.

Whether it's a regular book
Or some new reading technology--
The stories are still there,
Just waiting to be seen.