super power

I believe there is a book for everyone

one that will capture their attention 

so they fall head first into it and only ever come up for air when they have to

 a book to lose one's way and find the self 

There is a book out there

for the tired teen hypnotised 

by the blue light of the handphone

for the overworked colleague 

glaring at the laptop

for harassed homemaker 

juggling the cooking the cleaning the loving 

A book just for you, 

to fall headalong into,

to only ever come up for air 

because you have to

Now I have the power 

to look into the eyes 

of every soul I pass,

pull out the perfect book 

just for you

For you, young man,  

Mal Peet's Keeper,

a book about magic,

of the forest and soccer 

For you, young lady searching 

for a hero who looks like you, 

who can be you, 

I am Malala, truly a hero for everyone

For you who is drawn to the sea, 

try Amitav Ghosh's Hungry Tide

be lulled by the waves, guided by dolphins

lose yourself in myth and history 

And you my friend, 

you need Wendy Cope's Serious Concerns, 

for a bit of a laugh and lots of thought

between meetings 

For you my soul searching 

globe trotter friend, I give you 

Boey Kim Cheng's Between Stations

take the train and be forever moved 

and for you,

and you, 

yes, even you

definitely you,

I have the power,

so come along,

lose your way by my side 

and find yourself in a book