Snobbery in society is quite prevalent
To discuss one kind of snobbery is my intent
Not to offend any feelings because I suspect I could be
A snob of the same kind, you see
I am talking about book lovers who can quite elitist be
About their taste in books, easy reads are not their cups of tea
They delve in highbrow literature, writing so complex
That one has to spend hours and brain power to process
What is written- if a book is straightforward to comprehend
It is not worth reading, they would never recommend
Racy thrillers and paperbacks that millions read
More sophisticated intellectual books they need
To display to the world their degree of erudition
They seek out large volumes and rare editions
And dominate any conversation (or steer it towards)
Books that they wax eloquent about in superlative words
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As a bibliophile who seriously reads
At times when a boost my ego needs
Of being a book snob I have been guilty
Showing anyone who would care to see
How many “literary” books I have read
But before the arrogance can lodge in my head
I usually meet someone better read than me
And that stops in its tracks my snobbery
Passion...unbridled 