I Ask a Lot

December 13, 2022 Sabeeha Rehman

Dear friends
My book’s coming
Pub date October
Ask no further
It’s Not What You Think
You’ll read it in a blink
Please pre-order
The link is here
And pray do share
Waiting months is not fair.
I am asking a lot.

Dear bookstore
Host a launch
Get word out
Snacks and drinks
On your calendar a slot
I do ask a lot.

Hi everyone
My book is out
Get it, read it
A review please post
What you liked most.
That is asking a lot.

Hey book club-ers
Select my book
I will join you
In person or Zoom
Let me know when n’ where
I will be there.
Am I asking too much?

Dear hosts
Of book talks past
It’s me again
Your friendly author
Won’t you consider
Hosting a book talk
Set a date
Find a venue
Plan the menu
Promote and support
I will be there
By bus, train or air
Just find me a place to stay.

And may I come
Loaded with books
Accept cash, check, credit,
Venmo, Zelle, and debit
Be happy to sign
Watch ‘em fly off the table.
I know I am asking a lot.

‘Tis that time of the year
Holiday shopping in the air
Place my book under the tree
Long shelf life and calorie free
Makes a great gift
You can order it swift
Just click here, easy to get
Tell me, you won’t forget.

In gratitude I write
To you dear friends
You indulged me
Allowed me to bug you
Did you buy?
Did you read?
Did you post?

Spent money, spent time
And hours reading
Hosted me in your homes
In your public and private spaces
And gave me everything I asked.
I know I asked a lot.