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Privileged Pencil

Guided by the writer's hand it skates across page after page, in complete abandon, relishing the journey. A short visit now and then to the cut of the blade, its red-lacquered coat shredded to shavings. Down to the nub, its eraser gone, a last soft gasp, a Frisbee fling into the trash. Its life springs forth each time a reader walks through the pages.

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Richard Poor

Date: 1/4/2015 12:14:00 PM

very good...I personally use bics...but you captured the pens thought...

Cona Adams
Date: 1/4/2015 12:47:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. I actually start with a pencil, but usually chuck it half-way through the poem to type and revise on the computer.

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 11/15/2014 9:18:00 AM

humm this one set my mind to spinning through many variations of life eternal in other matters,thanks. success you reached me :o)

Cona Adams
Date: 1/4/2015 12:49:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. I appreciate every comment from other poets. I am always glad to touch someone with a poem.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/14/2014 4:44:00 PM

:) 7 , don't throw this one away

Cona Adams
Date: 11/15/2014 6:04:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve, for taking the time to visit, read, and comment. Much appreciated.

Gry Christensen

Date: 11/14/2014 4:38:00 PM

A truly lovely and interesting write.

Cona Adams
Date: 11/15/2014 6:07:00 AM

Thank you, Gry. Now, I am coming over to read your work.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/14/2014 4:23:00 PM

beautifully portrayed Cona:-) hugs jan xxx

Cona Adams
Date: 11/14/2014 4:37:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I once wrote an essay entitled "Fifty Years to the First Sale." The nice thing about poetry soup, is that you don't get any rejection slips.

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 11/14/2014 4:22:00 PM

Very wonderfully penned Cona! Enjoyed it my dear friend. :) love and light! xxxxx D

Cona Adams
Date: 11/14/2014 4:35:00 PM

Thank you, Dorian. I kept trying to get something published in ByLines Magazine, but it never happened. The trick seems to be, never give up.