The Tablet

No, no leave me here
upon the table
and, if she's able
she'll pen a few lines.
No, no don't put me away
let me stay
with these blue lines
to guide a thought
she might find a lot
to say.

Its almost like I call to her:
"See, see.  You can,
you can write, right."
And, through the night
and all through the day
I'll be here
near the chair
or near the bed
and suddenly,
she'll be holding me
scribbling furiously
as though someone
is chasing her.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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January 18, 2010 at 4:48 PM
Nice use of personification for an interesting view. Keep that pen writing! I'm a pencil and paper gal myself so can relate to the tablet. Thank you for sharing your poem with us and for your kind comments. Karen
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January 11, 2010 at 6:50 PM
I really enjoyed reading this poem. Thank you so much for sharing. Caryl
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January 10, 2010 at 12:30 AM
so awesome.. wonderful... I have notebooks all over my home, just in case inspiration hits me in odd places and if they could talk, they would say stop ripping out our guts.. I mean pages... and thanks so much for your comments on my poetry
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January 8, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Hi Sue, love this poem. So true of most poets I think! Truly enjoyed this wonderful personification. You got email! Love Light Patty
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January 7, 2010 at 5:26 PM
So clever and enchantingly entertaining. This is going straight to my list of favorites. Also, Sue thank you for bringing the typo to my attention. Much appreciated! Love, Lainie
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January 6, 2010 at 6:31 PM
So very true Sue and it certainly is my scenario .. paper and pens all over in every room now.. great poet poetry... enjoyed.. blessings.. luv... Linda-Marie..
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January 6, 2010 at 5:51 PM
I, myself, also must keep my wastebasket handy! I wonder what it might say.....? (I don't think I want to know! LOL!) Love this poem!~ Love, Carrie
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January 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Oh! What tales that notebook has felt scribbled across its pages tales of woe, of love, of laughter, or stories that should not have been told. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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