Poem – The Book Shelf part 2 – Make sure you read part 1 first. (Below this post)

I’m against the wall, but
I never claimed to be a pedestal,
I get why you’re sceptical, and
I’m not mocking the fact you can’t reach me

That’s your own insecurity, see
I am within reach; ask for a little help,
No one becomes giants by themselves,

You’re right; I’m making a statement,
But you’re looking passed it
It’s easy to take low shelves for granted, so
You’d make a better hype man if you weren’t so lethargic,

I’m glad you noticed me and the books that rest up here
Yeah, even Dan Brown bought people to literature,
Selling 80 million copies of his books this year,

Sure most these titles had their time, but
They’re still good reads with a crease in their spine,
If you don’t like the titles up here, then fine,
I’d happily display your favourite comics, novels and rhymes,

So no beef please, I’m a peaceful shelf,
If you do want a book,
Find a way to help yourself,

And to quickly wrap this up, I want you to remember,
We’re taking writers off the ground at the free word centre.