I read because I love words.
But when I read, I get sucked in and forget about the words.
I read because I’m tired of talking to people.
But when I read, I end up talking to people about it.
I read because it relaxes me.
But when I read, I get excited.
I read because it helps me forget my cares.
But when I read, I start caring about a whole new batch of people.
I read because stories let me escape the world.
But when I read, I learn more about the world.
I read to forget that I’m going to die and so will everything else.
But death happens in books sometimes, too.
I read to be happy.
But books can make me sad.
I read because I love it.
But I don’t know why.
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That’s so simplistic. I think you should get into the whole metaphysical thing. I read because of the tiny vibrations of my nostril hair, that sort of thing.
Ah, the truth uncovered. I also read because of the tiny vibrations of your nostril hairs, Fred. ;)