They're Only Books

I'd like to see you be witty when the cops are at your door
can you make them laugh 'til they forget why they're there?
Why are they there? you may ask
Suspicious neighbor seen suspect carrying large unmarked containers into residence
these containers ociffer
WHAT YOU DOING WITH ALL THOSE BOOKS SON? STARTING A LIBRARY?
Yes siree, would you like a card, I could print one up in a jif
Don't be a smart guy
well what am I gonna do with all these books then?
and besides it was only a retort to your witticism, sir.
Check out this kids vocabulary
nudging his lemon pussed partner who's shining his maglight
in the doorway, in mid-afternoon

David Allen