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My paper, pen and me


Stepping from the shadows.
Not sure where we belong.
Wondering where we slipped off track.
And where life went so wrong.

My nose to the grindstone.
The whole world yet to see.
We face the world together.
My paper, pen and me.

Attempting to rewrite myself.
And change my whole outlook.
Why write one new chapter.
When I can write a brand new book.

Changing my perspective.
Of all the things I see.
Taking care of business.
My paper, pen and me.

I'll write a new horizon.
A rainbow in the sky.
I'll write a new beginning.
A new reason just to try.

And before my book is finished.
We will be flying free.
Hells fire far behind us.
My paper, pen and me.

Proclaiming from the mountain tops.
Life could not break my will.
The proof is in my writings.
I am standing still.

No longer in the shadows.
What will be will be.
Heaven lights the way for.
My paper, pen and me.

Edwin C Hofert

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 6/4/2015 7:51:00 AM
Love the tone and tenor of this write. I am a firm believer in the catharsis of poetry and its "freeing" qualities.
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Edwin Hofert
Date: 6/4/2015 5:12:00 PM
Thank you John!! I am also a believer!! :) Ed
Date: 6/3/2015 5:38:00 PM
Time for change my friend and you have come out of the shadows and into the light - poetry has been a blessing for me too and I am a changed person too with a self confidence i never had before - I too intend to do an e- book but just of one poem.Lenny the Lizard - The book will be dedicated to my writing partner Darren Watson who inspired me and encouraged me so much in many aspects of my life:-) Hugs jan xx
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Edwin Hofert
Date: 6/4/2015 5:05:00 AM
It is always so amazing to me that we sometimes don't realize how we impact another's life with our words of encouragement. I am so happy and proud to have met you and to be able to call you friend. I look forward to your book! God bless! Have a great day! Ed
Date: 6/3/2015 3:46:00 PM
A wonderful write my friend...I could re-write some things about myself as well.....have a great night Tim
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Edwin Hofert
Date: 6/3/2015 3:56:00 PM
Thank you Tim!! My new job and adjustments I'm trying to make I'm missing all of you very much.
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