The Poem From The Book Launch

Thought I'd share a little poem I had read out during my book launch :)

It seems as if it was a moment ago

When I first started typing away;

I was unsure of where my story would go

But I kept at it anyway.

And that little boy ever so eager

To tell his story, would never have thought

That after all these years, he would be here

Presenting his tale before you all.

And all those pedantic changes I made

Those modifications to minor details

Never did I think that they would be seen

By all of you present here before me.

Yet here we are, and here I do stand

It seems so crazy, I can barely comprehend

That so many people are here to see me

Out of an interest in my little story.

And the magnitude of this joy I feel

Is inexpressible by mere words alone;

Any verbal expression is rendered too meek

To convey my warmth and my happiness, hold.

And by cause of this literal lack of words

I resort to the two most commonplace ones;

Simple, yes, but they summarize, unblurred

My exact thoughts; and they go thus:

“Thank you.”

Thank you, everyone, for attending the launch;

Your very presence here means so much.

Thank you, my family, for your love and support

I’m here only because you showed me the road.

Thank you, my friends and teachers, for all that you’ve done

In shaping my thoughts and ideas; you’re all second to none.

Thank you to everyone who has ever wished me well

I wouldn’t be here without your support and encouragement.

A simple sentiment, yes, but I truly do

Wished to thank every single one of you.

And now, there’s not much that I can say

But happy reading, and thank you for today.