I don't know how long I had known of this man, <br />But I'd never read one of his works; <br />But I one day to read his 'Cloud Atlas' began, <br />And now on my bookshelf it lurks. <br /> <br />I still haven't read any more of his books, <br />But one day soon I probably will; <br />Tho' as if they're as good as the last one it looks, <br />And that was an absolute thrill. <br /> <br />He's writing another; next year it comes out; <br />I'd better read that when I've time; <br />I've not the least notion of what it's about, <br />But no doubt 'twill be highly sublime. <br /> <br />I should mention, this man's no relation of mine, <br />And though he stole my name, he's not me, <br />And you should read 'Cloud Atlas', for that's very fine, <br />And it may be the finest that he <br /> <br />Has yet written; what can I do but recommend <br />The man who has stolen my name – <br />Read his novels until you arrive at the end – <br />Please remember we are not the same. <br /> <br />(Wednesday,28th December,2005.)<br /><br />David Mitchell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/an-ode-to-the-novelist-who-shares-my-name/
