I Am The Sub-librarian

I am the sub-librarian, come in on the council bus

Chalk Farm to Highgate Woods, sportsbag of borrowed books

A steady diet of Brautigan, 'Tapestry' on the walkman

Paranormal ill-health from dusting off the top shelf

I am the sub-librarian, counter girl, tea-maker

I am the sub-librarian, swan feeder, spectacle breaker

I am the sub-librarian