Be kind to those you meet, 

Each is a story you haven't read,

Each a novel left un-thumbed,

Each a thriller of untold dread,

Each a trashy romantic tome,

Each a lyrical elegant play,

A Merchant of Venice, Fall of Rome,

50 varied Shades of Grey.

 

If you haven't got past the back cover blurb,

Made time to read each sonnet complete,

Then remember each is an unread book,

So be kind to the people you meet.