Pencil and Paper

Pencil and Paper

By Jack Ivey

 

Take this pencil from my face

This piece of paper from my space

I do not feel like writing any poetry today

 

This writing makes me dizzy

And I find I'm far too busy

To put together rhyming words with nothing much to say

 

Inside my mind is hazy

Besides I'm way too lazy

To write a single sentence with this pencil you've supplied

 

Yes it is a pity

This paper white and pretty

That I could not compose a verse now even if I tried

 

So find some other fellow

For this pencil colored yellow

To write upon the sheet so nicely placed in front of me

 

Who seems to find inviting

This special form of writing

Of verse in counted syllable, that's known as poetry

Author's Note

Have fun

Reviews

[Nirego]

An interesting structure; not a style I've seen much of before. I don't know if it's just me, but this reads softly and delicately with a hint of sadness, as if not writing has left you missing a key component to your life. So despite not actually being able to capture it at that moment, you're bereft, lost...

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much.

[Samwam]

I think it to be flowingly easy to read and understand. I cannot relate to the frustration yet appreciate the poem itself. Thank u and amazeballs

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much for your kindness. This was an older one that Leigh pulled out of the vault and highlighted...

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is nice and sweet, sometimes even poets find it hard to pen a line.At those times the pen and paper is more an enemy than a friend.I know it well :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Vidya.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome Jack .

[Cassie]

I found this one too...and am liking what am reading, your pen and paper were not taken from you because since then you have been writing and writing...I hope and pray never shall that pen and paper depart from you.

[Jack...]

Thanks Sunshine. Nope, I don't think it will ever disappear until I do. :)

[s y e]

I loved this one. Loved the title too!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Noodle. Be careful, there's no telling what you'll find back here at the far end of the vault.

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow Jack this is very cute and nice . I knew there's something peculiar about you . This is a very good piece and version . I wrote The Pen and The Pad because I missed my family . But inspirations still flows in your mind on a lazy hazy day ..

[Jack...]

Thanks so much neil. Sorry this is so late, I had no idea you had commented on this older piece.

[NeiL ArandA]

HaHa No big deal Jack ...I just felt the close connection between this piece and my piece " The Pen and The Pad " ...

[Leigh]

I've got this problem at the moment, nicely put Jack, hope you are enjoying the group!

[Jack...]

Thanks, I appreacite it.