If My Pens Could Speak

They would tell you tales
Of how they worked all day
Spitting out details
With no time to play

They've felt so much anger
And way too much pain
The night is no stranger
The night has felt much vain

They've worked with no vitality
They've worked without pay
This is their normality
To work all through the day

They see the morning light
But work isn't quite done
They put up a fight 
But still have fun

They may have a complaint
Of how I don't follow labor laws
They don't think I'm a saint
But if only they could speak

*Written on March 28, 2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 3/30/2012 5:04:00 AM
Where did this week go I wonder again. But hey I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Lily. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with joy and happiness. Keep writing and sharing your poetry. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/29/2012 11:16:00 AM
So lovely poem. Congrats, Lily.
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Date: 3/29/2012 9:47:00 AM
Nice one my dear respected poetess. Love this.
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Lily Mayfield
Date: 3/29/2012 11:48:00 AM
Thank you. I love quite a bit of your work as well. -Lily <3
Date: 3/29/2012 9:33:00 AM
this is a masterpiece - verywell done and thank you, chuck
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Lily Mayfield
Date: 3/29/2012 11:47:00 AM
Well thank you Mister Chuck and thank you for reading -Lily <3
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