[bksvol-discuss] Re: Booksharian Heroes
- From: Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:41:45 -0700 (PDT)
Lissi,
That's wonderful!! Thank you!! What a nice way to start the day.
Cindy
--- On Thu, 8/14/08, Estelnalissi <airadil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> From: Estelnalissi <airadil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Booksharian Heroes
> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 12:18 AM
> Dear Booksharian Friends,
>
>
>
> Volunteering is a fascinating, fulfilling blessing
> resulting in my reading
> wonderful books, learning new things and getting to know
> people I enjoy,
> care about and admire. I wrote this parody of Paul
> Overstreet's song,
> "Heroes," with all Booksharians in mind.
>
>
>
> *
>
>
>
> Booksharian Heroes
>
>
>
> He opens up his scanner
>
> In the hours before dawn
>
> So he can finish up this book
>
> Before the day is gone.
>
> He optimizes settings
>
> He holds the book down tight
>
> Scannoes out and page breaks in
>
> The whole book must be right.
>
>
>
> You know heroes come in every shape and size,
>
> Making special sacrifices for others in their lives.
>
> No one gives them prizes,
>
> The world don't know their names,
>
> But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same.
>
>
>
> She Turns on her computer.
>
> She'll work extra hard today.
>
> Someone wants to read this book,
>
> They need it right away.
>
> She reads the pages word by word.
>
> She doesn't stop for breaks.
>
> She spell checks and double checks,
>
> And fixes the mistakes.
>
>
>
> We know heroes come in every shape and size,
>
> Making special sacrifices for others in their lives.
>
> No one gives them prizes,
>
> The world don't know their names,
>
> But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same
>
>
>
> You sit down to read e mail.
>
> You've just joined a new list.
>
> You still don't know just how it's done.
>
> You're trying to get the gist.
>
> You're starting to get answers
>
> For questions that you send
>
> And the person who's been helping you
>
> Has now become your friend..
>
>
>
> Remember heroes come in every shape and size,
>
> Making special sacrifices for others in their lives.
>
> No one gives them prizes,
>
> The world don't know their names,
>
> But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same.
>
>
>
> I can't say I know all of you
>
> But still it's safe to say
>
> Someone out there's read your books
>
> With gratitude today.
>
> They're reading your book avidly
>
> Excusing your mistakes.
>
> There is no doubt about it,
>
> Cause you've got all it takes.
>
>
>
> Bookshare heroes come in every shape and size,
>
> Making special sacrifices for others in their lives.
>
> No one gives them prizes,
>
> The world don't know their names,
>
> But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same.
>
>
>
> I'm talking about heroes.
>
> Extraordinary Heroes.
>
> Booksharian Heroes!
>
>
>
> Always with love,
>
>
>
> Lissi
>
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