The bookshelf stands and looks at me
                        All haughty and aloof'
                        It  towers right above me
                        Close up to the roof.

                It contains a lot of knowledge
                        For leisure,work or play,
                        Geography-new cultures,
                        History-far off days.

                There's music tapes and ornaments,
                        Sports trophies and the like,
                        Model cars and trucks are there,
                        Plus one real tiny bike.
             
                I like to have the bookshelf there,
                        Some things I do not know;
                        I get a book and check it
                        So my ignorance won't show.