Count up those books whose pages you have read

Count up those books whose pages you have read

Those self help guides,

Helping you hide from the real world,

From the real you?

Did anyone move your cheese?

Did you look for it?

Did you check down the sofa?

At the edge of the desk?

How much chicken soup did you consume?

Was is good for the soul?

Or more nourishment of egos?

Did it mend your broken spirit?

Count up those books whose pages you have read

Those self help guides,

Did they guide you to,

Or from yourself?