Uneven Deal

It takes about a week
for a lazy man to read a book
if he's inattentive
easily laid back and watches
a lot of television in between
Perhaps takes in a movie
on the off nights
Properly cares for wife and kids

Takes about eight months
to write one, presupposing
that the writer kicks out words
like his pants are on fire
Stays with it when he feels
like climbing trees
or climbing the walls
and to hell with winter in Mexico

Turns off the television
leaves his friends with three at bridge
growls at whoever's on the phone
Still it's an uneven deal
Thirty five writers striving
to keep up with one insomniac
If there's an economic rule that applies
please clue me in