So You’ve Read a Book?

So you’ve read a book about the world?

Good for you.

I guess you’ll be able to tell me the land mass to water area of Earth?

But can you tell me what it feels like to swim in the middle of the Pacific Ocean?

So you’ve read a book about the world?

Good for you.

I guess you can tell me the elevation of the highest mountain peaks?

But can you tell me what it feels to stand on top of the Swiss Alps?

So you’ve read a book about the world?

Good for you.

I guess you can talk about some famous artists?

But can you tell me how it feels to stand and look up at the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel?

So you’ve read a book about the world?

Good for you.

I guess you can regurgitate a history book?

But can you tell me what it feels like to stand in the middle of the Gettysburg Cemetery, surrounded by the graves of so many deceased soldiers?

So you’ve read a book about the world?

Good for you.

I guess you can tell me about the different foods in the world?

But can you describe to me the taste of a deliciousness lasagna, while sitting in a restaurant in the middle of Rome?