Ode to the Pink Paper Book

You lie next to my Pocket Penguin Thesaurus
Real Homes tells you it's called being "shabby chic"
I remember the shabbiness of your chic
with your expert tips on getting the job done.

I want to get the job done too
I want property projects that pay
I want to add value to your home
the shelf
the Pocket
Penguin
Thesaurus
green.

But stained skin,
frailty,
pirouettes,
and a thimble
prevents me from being the
shabby
to your
chic.