To All the Pens I'Ve Lost Before

To all the pens I’ve lost before
That rolled off my desk and, on the floor
I’m glad they came along
I dedicate this song
To all the pens I’ve lost before

To all the pens I’ve once caressed
And may I say, I’ve held the best
For helping me to grow, I owe a lot I know
To all the pens I’ve lost before

Ideas in my mind were growing
And all those things I had to say 
Those things and thoughts my inward praying
Etched in pen with verse I’d play

To all the pens that gave words life
That helped express love to my wife
I’m glad you came along
I dedicate this song
To all the pens I’ve lost before

To all the pens that inspired me
That filled empty pages with fantasy
They live within my heart
Always playing an important part
For all the pens I’ve lost before

With the wisdom each pen was bestowing
They helped me find the right words to say
Inspiration steadily growing
Why did the best pens never stay

To all the pens I’ve lost before
That rolled off my desk and, on the floor
I’m glad they came along
I dedicate this song
To all the pens I’ve lost before

To all the pens I’ve held before
From you I could not ask for more
Yes, I’m glad you came along
Without you I couldn’t write my songs
To all the pens I’ve lost before.


A parody of Willie Nelson’s song, I hope you enjoy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Horsch Avatar
January 16, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Very clever Richard. I enjoyed this poem. Again it is a very clever write. Your friend..... Roger
Perrin Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 8:22 AM
This is brilliant! I very much enjoyed this :-) x
Lamoureux Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 8:24 AM
Thanks Elaine. Hugs Rick.
Raven Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 3:25 PM
Hi Richard, brilliant, once more your creativity sings in this excellent write. Once again you pull off a brilliant write. I have sung this a couple of times now and I love it. This is you Richard still being creative and imaginative. May your pen ever run gold. This is a fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend always....Mike.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 8:37 AM
You as well Mike!
Stanworth Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 3:28 AM
Brilliant Richard. I can certainly identify with this. Very amusing.
Buck Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:45 PM
Willy would be proud of you and so will the pens. They just don't get enough recognition. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. oldbuck
Riabi Dziri Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 4:31 AM
To all the muses sashaying in grace alluring an adept a pen to portray such an inspiring beautiful Lyric! A brilliant write Richard! I can hear the music and feel the pride! A FAV! A great pleasure to read. Stay safe and blessed.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 8:05 AM
Thanks Besma.
Wigley Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 3:01 AM
This is laugh out loud genius, Richard, another fave, thanks. Regards, Viv
Lamoureux Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 9:30 AM
Thanks again Viv. I had fun with this one.
Dilley Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 4:39 PM
Great poem Richard. This is for everyone who has ever lost a pen. Must be why I'm always collecting them. ~Deanna~
Lamoureux Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Ha ha, now I know where they have gone.
Callus Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 11:26 AM
An excellent parody, Richard. I can understand the nostalgia behind those pens that have gone missing, but you are lucky to keep acquiring equally good, or even better ones! Regards // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 7:54 AM
Great comment Paul. Thanks for the visit.
Inman Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Funny and well written Richard with a bit of nostalgia and hidden meaning. (My wife opened the Montblanc pen store in NC many years ago).
Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Very cool James. Pens can hold great meaning and energy. Also tremendous historical significance.
Imtiaz Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 10:32 AM
So lovely writing as a tribute to unsung hero of our poetry...........a pen..... you have done it so well.........salute to you dear Richard
Lamoureux Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 9:11 AM
Thanks Muhammad.
Breidenthal Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 2:47 AM
This is absolutely endearing, Richard. "Inspiration steadily growing Why did the best pens never stay " My favorite moment. May your pen never dry my friend, whichever you may use. Always, Laura
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Thanks Laura, it was a fun one to write.
Teagan Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 12:15 AM
I enjoyed reading this! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Thanks and a big hug.
Devonshire Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 4:41 PM
Richard, this is one of Willie's best songs and your parody is excellent! I was singing along. Such fun. I'd like to see more like this one. Is it for a contest?
Sergi Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 2:38 PM
Hi Richard: A beautiful change of lyrics on one of my favorite singers. Thank you for your comment on we the people.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 1:56 PM
hello Richard, this poem is beautiful. Without our pens,we would not be able to write our poems on paper before submitting our poems on the computer. Have a nice day my friend.
Smith Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 12:25 PM
This was great Richard, don't think Julio and Willie will mind a bit...
Manassian Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 12:09 PM
Lovely poem, Richard. I love how you changed the lyrics of that song. Good to read you. My muse is away...I haven't had much heart for writing. Blessings.
Bear Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Cute and lyrical as well Send it to Willie he may want to re record the melody with your new version LOL Loved it Love Mom
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 8:24 AM
Wouldn’t that be nice. Love you mom.
Williams Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Just lovely Lyrics Richard, a definite fave....Maria :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 10:23 AM
Thanks Maria. Hugs Rick.
Y. Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 3:43 PM
WoW! Richard, You have penned amazing and outstanding lyrics. It has a good rhythm and flow. And the content is top notch. I've always admired your talent from a far. I'm a fan just in case I haven't told you before. Good ink. This is an instant fav. PS, I'm familiar with Willie and Julio's version of the song and I can hear both versions in mind:-) Alexis
Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 10:14 AM
You are sweet, thanks Alexis, drop by any time.
Onclaud Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 3:21 PM
incredible, rich... julio iglesas sang this too.. you make me sigh!.. huggs
Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 8:50 AM
Thanks for the hug and visit Nette.
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April 10, 2018 at 2:38 PM
I LOVED this Richard!!! So very clever :) ~Judy
Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 8:42 AM
Thanks Judy.:0)
Messina Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 12:24 PM
Well Richard, you've inked this one well my friend.. Nice write....All the best ...Charlie
Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 8:39 AM
Thanks Charlie.
Hinshaw Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 10:48 AM
Outstanding write, Richard - my kind of poetry. Hang on to your pen - good stuff flows from your talented pen! Many thx for your kind words re His Last Ride - Best to you - Bob
Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 8:37 AM
Thanks Robert, it was a fun one to write.
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