Book Review

I realized today
Why I have shelves and shelves
Of books to review
That I’m indifferent to.

I immediately go through all.
Whether because of quality of writing
Or subject matter,
Many I can discard in minutes.

Others offer enjoyment enough
To actually read (or at least skim).

But the ones that weren’t bad enough to toss,
Nor good enough to enticingly cry, “Read me!” …
Those ones get shuffled to the shelves
Of forgetfulness,
Silent sentinels of procrastination and indecision.