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The Simple Pen

The Simple Pen

I am but a simple man with pen in hand
To cut open a slice of universe with verse
And with the ink
Let it bleed not red
It flows instead with mortal colors
Over a life well spent
What is left over
We drink this in a cup
Pour more to fill it up
But little at a time
Too much reality can cloud your mind
Said the simple man with bleeding pen

Entered in Tyshawn Knight's - "Advice for New Writers: Words of Wisdom in Verse" Poetry Contest on 6/02/15

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Sandra Haight Date: 12/19/2014 4:41:00 PM Hi Earl, a lot said here in your few lines. I enjoyed reading this and identifying with your message. Sandra Login to Reply Earl Schumacker Date: 12/19/2014 5:38:00 PM Hi Sandra, Thank you so much for your kind words and interest in my little poem. I appreciate your comments. Have a wonderful week end. Take care. Earl

Maurice Yvonne Date: 12/19/2014 6:54:00 AM WOW, just love this one Earl, a really fine write. I guess I have to make this another Fav. I had come over to send you Soupmail and thought I would read a couple of your poems while I was here the rest is history. Login to Reply Earl Schumacker Date: 12/19/2014 10:00:00 AM Hi Maurice, I appreciate your support and encouragement of my works. Thanks again. Have a great week end. Earl

M. L. Kiser Date: 12/18/2014 5:03:00 PM Definitely a favorite and I give it a 7. Login to Reply Earl Schumacker Date: 12/18/2014 5:37:00 PM Good evening M.L. Thank you so much for your interest and kind words. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison Date: 12/18/2014 4:17:00 PM I love the way your pen bleeds and flows Earl - may your ink never dry up my friend:-) hugs jan xxx Login to Reply Earl Schumacker Date: 12/18/2014 5:40:00 PM Hi Jan. Thanks! Don't tell my computer key board about the pen. It will get jealous. Have a wonderful night. Earl