The Smallest Most Powerful Tool

I hold you close to me and I don't know why.
You give me strength and purpose I can't deny.

Like a dry sponge, you allow me to pour,
My soul into you and you never close the door.

You are part of me, like my arm or my hand,
So tired I become, can't even stand.

My eyes glass over with water from my tears,
Doing this with you helps me fight my fears.

I hold you so tight, with the grip of steel,
Never to let you go, so strong is my will.

Through you my friend, I can do anything,
Compose music, write a book, or even sing.

With a delicate hand, I keep you so sharp,
I can put you down to paper and then we can start.


-Not for any contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Williams Gault Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 6:11 PM
The mighty quill can be a life saver! What an excellent relatable write! A 7!
Carmack Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 2:55 PM
I saw this poem in the Featured area & started reading it without reading the title first. Thought it was about a woman until the last two lines, then I read the title. I liked your poem.
Pennell  Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 8:42 AM
excellent well thought out poem stephen
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May 10, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Donald, :-) I'm taking this moment to wish you an early Happy Mother's day. Just in case, I can't hang around the soup past Saturday Night. May you enjoy all the blessings a mother engraves in our hearts. I hope you are well, and will return soon. Miss seeing you around. About your poem: this is a very lovely tool. good grip... xox~ Linda
Esquire Avatar
April 4, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Dear Donald,I was going to say great Tribute to the Quill, but I never had to sharpen a quill. Honor to the Pencil (I hold mine so tight that I snap them so I use the Pen. Superb PEN. With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
Delaney Avatar
April 2, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Morning Donald: Thanks for my daily fix ...just wondered if spunge should be sponge...otherwise no nits. Hugs, SuZ
Williams Avatar
April 3, 2013 at 6:15 AM
Hey there Suz, Thank you for pointing that out for me, sometimes I don't proof read so well. My apologies and I have corrected this. Thank you for commenting :)
Tacito Avatar
April 2, 2013 at 10:04 AM
You just gave me a great idea for a new writing. I'll be sure to post it when it's ready. It'll be called "No Contest". This is a very, very touching piece. Excellent job!
Williams Avatar
April 3, 2013 at 6:14 AM
Looking forward to it Drake, I am always pleased to inspire. Thank you for your comment. :D
Andresen Avatar
April 2, 2013 at 9:30 AM
- Donald, this is just beautiful! - Tenderness and romantic .... oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Williams Avatar
April 3, 2013 at 6:14 AM
awe thank you so much Anne :)
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