She Wields My Pen

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When I read my old poetry, I'm quite saddened about the lines, ones filled with pain, sorrow and anger, all those of my declines. I looked back at the decades of my life, and found myself pondering, how life is like a parade, people passing by and just keep wandering. Choices I've made along the way determine who I am and why. The voices I hear every day make me laugh, some make me cry. I've looked through envious eyes, but those visions were too dark, when the old personality dies, it's easier to find a new path to walk. I admonished the one I used to be, but she wields my pen and ink. She writes poetic verses about all kinds of things before I can think. She pens stories of past longing and of loves that were left behind, of the need for belonging, and of the memories that tickle her mind. I let her have a free hand; she's not an easy muse to hold down, and when I try to take the pen, she draws a face wearing a frown. She's my conscience when I falter, a voice guiding me from wrong. I'm the horse that wears a halter, she holds my reins all day long. I'm content with life and no longer care about what could've been. I looked down at what she'd penned; a smiley face wearing a grin.

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Vera Duggan

Date: 1/15/2016 8:27:00 PM

Another good one Lin. you certainly can put pen to Paper or should I say computer, very clever, I only wish I could write like you, take care.........Vera

Lin Lane
Date: 1/19/2016 1:28:00 PM

Oh what sweet compliments, Very. I thank you, wholeheartedly.

White Sage

Date: 1/14/2016 3:52:00 PM

excellent write Lin, she wields your pen because she lives in you, that's why your words are always great

Lin Lane
Date: 1/15/2016 3:12:00 AM

Thank you.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/14/2016 3:17:00 PM

Dear Lin Lane Boy do I understand what you were trying so well to write, I've felt this way so many times that its not funny. I want to just relax and take it easy after working an eight hour shift but my utter ego won't let me rest unless I let her out to write! Another capital work here my friend I've enjoyed both of your piece that I've read today, marvelous job on both bravo, or should I say great job for both of you, lol, take care cheri

Lin Lane
Date: 1/14/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Cheryl...we both thank you for such nice words.

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/14/2016 12:03:00 PM

At some point we all look back. Nicely written I like it.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/14/2016 2:26:00 PM

Thank you very much, Daniel.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/14/2016 11:24:00 AM

Oh Lin, I love couplets, and this is my favorite that I have ever read..Very well written, wonderful flow and your words use such imagery and allows the reader to take their imagination wherever it may lead...7..*smiles* -luloo

Lin Lane
Date: 1/14/2016 11:27:00 AM

I have to give credit for this one to my inner self...lol she started writing and it ended up where I had not intended it go. Thank you Luloo Lilly. Love your new lily avatar.