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ode to pen

February 9, 2023
By billyjoelfan DIAMOND, Madera, California
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billyjoelfan DIAMOND, Madera, California
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Favorite Quote:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11<br /> <br /> "And see, that’s how you end up headed to destruction/Pavin’ a road to nowhere/Pour your life out for nothin"- The Background by Lecrae

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ah, my friend
you have had an interesting life
the other pens
are jealous
they write scribbled notes on post-its
and phone numbers
and “don’t forget to tell Lenny”
but you,
you are a wonder
you have
created
in my hands
dozens of poems
thousands of short stories
a couple novel beginnings
you
have
written
so many things.
please don’t be angry when i
use you for essays
you know i don’t want to,
you know i hate essays
thank you for
your many years
of
service
don’t ever run out on me

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The author's comments:

This poem isn't about a specific pen; more about the ten years I have loved writing.

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MJKing SILVER said...
on Feb. 14 2023 at 8:12 am
MJKing SILVER, Indiana, Pennsylvania
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"What good are words, when a smile says it all?"

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This is good, but you use enter too much. Unless it's for a specific type of writing, I think it's unnecessary and somewhat annoying. Otherwise this is really, really good! I hope I don't sound mean, I'm trying to be constructive lol