The Drunken Pen

My pen remains drunken yet does not stumble
A functioning lifeaholic somehow agressively humble
Mixed drink of choice reality with a shot of enlightenment
Often it speaks through unslurred words it seeks out excitement
Exposure to these street games but it holds its composure
Still unsure it may be claimed so searching for closure
Ability to regret lost somewhere within the ink
It cant even object no matter how strong the drink
It has multiple epiphanies
Like instruments in a symphony
A rejoice that will not be muzzled
Choices that leave some puzzled
It goes beyond tunnel vision and exposes facades
It sees beyond our own dimension feeds on applause
My pen will never sober up I call it a lush
It patiently takes sips of life theres no need to rush.
 
Sha'ntez Jefferson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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NadinePoetry1 Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This is ?????? this is every writer & poets pen. Love this.
Williams Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM
I likes this. It is awesome written. I love good poetry. Thanks for sharing.
Jefferson Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Thank you all for stopping by to congratulate much appreciated and thank you joann for my placement I read and enjoyed them all strong group of poets on the soup
Wellington Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Congrats Shantez...an awesome win! One love, Joy Wells
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October 19, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Shantez, congratulations with your awesome win in the "Drunken Pen Round 2 " contest.....love the way you hold your pen. good night :-) xox PD
Cheesman Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Hey Sha'ntez - Big Congrats to you on a great win for the 'Drunken Pen' contest......hugs - Shaz
Brown Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 4:48 AM
Congratulations on your win in Joann's "Drunken Pen" contest Sha'ntez. Love, Carol
Cheesman Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 3:44 AM
Hey nice Drunken pen yourself! thanks for feedback on my poem Sha'ntez....glad u stopped by - Shaz
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October 8, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Hi, Sha'ntez, i like how your pen, stays under control, and i love the second ending line" my pen will never sober up, i call it a lush" ... now that made me smile.. . Thank you for this awesome poem. Goodnight :-)~ PD
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