Are you enthralled with challenges that exercise the mind?
And do you feel some comfort with the literary kind?
Then let me tell you ‘bout this place where you’ll feel right at home.
Come join us for this worthy cause; there’s no more need to roam.
This place is called DP for short because the name is long,
And if I could, I’d add some notes and sing it like a song.
The worthy cause will bring some books to many folks indeed,
And you could play a key role in providing what they need.
If you’ve been told or know yourself that you’ve got special skills,
Then don’t wait ‘round; put them to use and reap in all the thrills.
Please take a seat so I may share the features of DP;
I think you’ll see your time spent here is better than TV.
There’s lots to put your brain to work while feeling so sublime,
Plus knowing all the good it does makes worthy all your time.
Have you been told that you excel at picking out details?
Then proofing might be just the thing to open up your sails.
Sail free and wide through punctuation, noting scanned mistakes.
Your bounty comes with knowing that your brain is all it takes!
Then share the funny, weird, inspired phrases that you find
On the friendly, helpful, worldwide forum where great minds are aligned.
Our forums are a gathering place for questions and support,
But socializing does take place, I’m happy to report!
Your questions are most welcome so feel free to post your plea;
We do not want you feeling you’re completely lost at sea.
Take one step more and join a team; there’re many you can choose.
So find a team that makes you smile and complements your views.
I have to say without a doubt, Team Diehards is my fave.
Those hard, forgotten projects are the ones we try to save.
If you like organizing things displayed all nice and square,
Your joy may be to format books, come try it if you dare.
You’ll use a nice assortment of some very nifty tags
To mark the words and wordy parts so well you’ll want to brag.
Our managers and processors pull everything together.
This type of work may suit you fine no matter what the weather.
Come rain or shine, this type of work is certainly rewarding,
Enough to make you jump from bed all fresh to start your morning.
And last, not least, there is a space where folks enjoy Smooth Reading.
Please sit right down and read a book; it’s key to us succeeding!
So if you love a challenge for your literary mind
And working with an online group whose goals are quite aligned,
Please join us at DP today; there’s so much to explore.
The final question without doubt: What are you waiting for?
This poem was contributed by Susan E., a Distributed Proofreaders volunteer.
Hot off the Press 
Thanks so much Susan E.