Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

My Pencil Point

My pencil point was out of joint
And didn’t feel like writing
Although the page was clean and fresh
With lines that looked inviting.

Its sullen mood had me imbued
With thoughts I tried to deaden,
For many wouldn’t place their trust
In one so plainly leaden.

Yet oftentimes we conjure rhymes
Quite quickly and with pleasure.
Perhaps the credit should be shared
By us in equal measure.

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Maurice Rigoler September 6, 2017 at 11:59 AM Do you really use a pencil to write your poems, Ilene? I'll take my computer any day. Editing is so much easier! And I get to see exactly how each line falls on the screen. For jotting down quick notes, however, I use a ballpoint. I'm not into labtops yet. Delightful poem. /M Ilene Bauer September 6, 2017 at 12:22 PM hey maurice! yes, i always use a pencil when i write and the eraser makes editing really easy, too. thanks for all of your much-appreciated comments...

Lim'Rik Flats September 3, 2017 at 8:39 AM If your pencil ever quits, or decides to go on strike, the resultant lack of ilene poems, I plainly would not like! Ilene Bauer September 3, 2017 at 4:00 PM you are too sweet, john! it's always a pleasure to hear from you (especially in rhyme!)...

Darlene De Beaulieu September 2, 2017 at 8:43 PM Yes I agree with your last line. I enjoyed reading this poem. Have a nice evening my friend. Ilene Bauer September 3, 2017 at 3:59 PM thank you so much, darlene!