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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Date: 4/8/2016 6:11:00 PM
The mighty quill can be a life saver! What an excellent relatable write! A 7!
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Date: 4/8/2016 2:55:00 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.
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Date: 4/8/2016 8:42:00 AM
excellent well thought out poem stephen
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Date: 5/10/2013 9:15:00 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
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Date: 4/4/2013 4:55:00 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
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Date: 4/2/2013 11:12:00 AM
Morning Donald: Thanks for my daily fix ...just wondered if spunge should be sponge...otherwise no nits. Hugs, SuZ
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Donald Williams
Date: 4/3/2013 6:15:00 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 :)
Date: 4/2/2013 10:04:00 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!
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Donald Williams
Date: 4/3/2013 6:14:00 AM
Looking forward to it Drake, I am always pleased to inspire. Thank you for your comment. :D
Date: 4/2/2013 9:30:00 AM
- Donald, this is just beautiful! - Tenderness and romantic .... oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Donald Williams
Date: 4/3/2013 6:14:00 AM
awe thank you so much Anne :)
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