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Nightshade

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0 posted 2002-08-20 12:33 PM

      Pen and Paper
"Just look at me, I'm blank!"
Complained the paper to the pen.
"So what?!" the pen retorted,
"My tip's wiped clean again!"

Neglected and unthought of
For what seemed a long, long time
Boredom prodded at this pair
So used to making rhyme.

So when no one was looking,
When the coast seemed clear,
Pen rolled over to the paper
It promised not to smear.

They worked all night together
Pausing only once or twice,
For paper to warn pen
That curse words were not nice.

By morning's light they'd finished,
Displayed their work with pride
"I'm full again!" beamed paper
Pen boasted, "I still can glide!"

So if you notice scribblings
Where nothing was before,
It could be pen and paper
Have evened up the score.


                             Nightshade (Chris)
                                  August 2002

Mistletoe Angel

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1 posted 2002-08-20 12:37 PM

(smiles) Yay!!! Awwwwwwww, I too find it such a satisfying feeling when something s written on paper, it is like, "Yay, Victory is Mine!!! (giggles in delight) This is beautiful, sweet friend, I love it, I have missed your beautiful poems so much but the wait was well worth it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Sunshine

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2 posted 2002-08-20 12:40 PM

Chris, just how keepable is this! This is a tender reminder that if we just keep it all flowing, it will find us again, in that circle of muse! It is so good to see you writing again!

Madame Chipmunk
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3 posted 2002-08-20 12:41 PM

This is so cute, Chris...
I love the way you personified the pen and the paper...

~ hugs in writing

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Nightshade

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4 posted 2002-08-20 12:41 PM

Awwww, sweet Noah, I just knew that you would read and sign my poem. Thankyou dear one. I was a little nervous to post....it has been a long time away. Thanks again.

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Nightshade

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5 posted 2002-08-20 12:43 PM

Karilea & Lyra, Thankyou dear ladies, I appreciate your comments more than you know. Hugs to you both.

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

6 posted 2002-08-20 01:16 PM

She's Baaaaack!!

Welcome back sweet sister!!
Now you know I have tears, eh?
It is SO good to see you posting again!
Just relax and take your time...
I am so very proud of you!
Atta Girl!! Luv you!
~Hugs, Teed~

*oh yes...great write!*

Magician
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7 posted 2002-08-20 01:42 PM

Wow, the personification of pen and paper makes it all seem so romantic and beautiful. Such a lovely poem, I enjoyed this so much.

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

8 posted 2002-08-20 01:44 PM

Welcome back, Chris. It is SOOOOO good to read your work again

Chanson
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9 posted 2002-08-20 01:45 PM

Not THAT'S what I call cooperation. *hehe
Enjoyed! *s

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

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10 posted 2002-08-20 01:47 PM

WOW!! That was really cute..
ENJOTED!!

Kitty

* That which gives light, must endure burning *

Nightshade

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11 posted 2002-08-20 02:01 PM

Nancylee - I love you too sis, thanks!!

Magician - glad you enjoyed.

Interloper - thankyou kind poet sir.

Chanson - Thanks for commenting.

Kitty - I am happy you liked this.

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

paladin

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12 posted 2002-08-20 02:28 PM

I am very glad to see you are writing again.I think we all know the awesome intemidation of a blank piece of paper.Again kudus.I look forward to more posts from you.

paladin

arthur
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13 posted 2002-08-20 02:36 PM

welcome back
i liked the light hearted feel to this
welcome back and good luck
arthur

Bill Charles
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14 posted 2002-08-20 02:41 PM

Chris - great to see you writing once more with that 'pen and paper'. Missed you girl, best to you...

BC

Nightshade

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15 posted 2002-08-20 03:00 PM

paladin - Thankyou - I'm trying, but I have the most stubborn muse!

arthur - thankyou so much.

Bill - thanks for reading and commenting

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Auguste

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By the sea

16 posted 2002-08-20 10:57 PM

This was wonderful! I adore story poems.

Martie

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17 posted 2002-08-20 11:11 PM

Chris

With a smile that I am so glad to see...pen to paper.

Greeneyes

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18 posted 2002-08-20 11:15 PM

welcome home sweet poet...

good to see here writing
lovely keeper this is....

HUGSSS

Lauren~

The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

Paul Wilson

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19 posted 2002-08-21 01:09 AM

Nightshade...Very cute and enjoyable.
You have a very nice pin, keep writting...Paul

Mysteria

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20 posted 2002-08-21 01:27 AM

Oh this was simply adorable and I plan on reading it to my granddaugther when she comes over this weekend. I can imagine this with illustrations, pen and ink drawings to embelish it, and presto a children's poem too! Oh I loved this Chris, pen on girl!

The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it.
Sharon

1slick_lady
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21 posted 2002-08-21 02:12 AM

chris...where have you been??? i have missed you...your pen still glides...helen

Goodknight
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22 posted 2002-08-21 08:59 AM

Chris - you write wonderfully here - I enjoyed your poem lots - thanks - Paul

Gentle Spirit
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23 posted 2002-08-21 09:41 AM

Oh Chris, my heart just smiled when I saw your name again. It is so good to have you home with us. Your writing is just as beautiful as I remembered it. Hugs to you.

somebody tell me, please help me....
understand.......(as sung by Trace Adkins)

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me

Sudhir Iyer
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24 posted 2002-08-21 09:43 AM

This is fantastic poem... I liked it...

Regards,
sudhir

Nightshade

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25 posted 2002-08-21 10:08 AM

Gee whiz.....the responses to my little poem are amazing. My heart swells.

Auguste - dear sir, thankyou, I like a story peom as well.

Martie - smiles back at ya sweet lady.

Lauren - Thankyou for the "welcome home" and comments. Appreciated.

Paul - thanks alot sir.

Sharon - Aww,thanks! I hope your granddaughter enjoys it too.

Helen - I have been ill for awhile. But I am getting better and the darkness which tried to break my spirit is falling further behind each day. Thankyou.

Paul - thankyou for reading and commenting.

Gentle Spirit - You ae as kind as your pen name suggests.

Sudhir - Wow! Thankyou.

Janet Marie
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26 posted 2002-08-21 11:30 AM

heres to pens gliding endlessly!!
I know the feeling of frustration that comes with block all too well...we need to form a muse union

Welcome back Chris...its great to see your smiling face here again.
Well done poetess

If all the tear drops went to heaven
And if all the pain was confined ...
Would I be your salvation
could I make your spirit shine.

KWSB

Nightshade

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27 posted 2002-08-21 11:45 AM

Janet Marie - thankyou so much for your kind comments.

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Gentle Spirit
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28 posted 2002-08-21 02:01 PM

oh no you don't..... right back to the top with you. It is so good to have you home!!

somebody tell me, please help me....
understand.......(as sung by Trace Adkins)

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me

Chrissypooh
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29 posted 2002-08-21 07:34 PM

Welcome back, Chris. It is SOOOOO good to read your work again

Nightshade

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30 posted 2002-08-21 07:39 PM

Thanks Christine - it's great to be back in more ways than one! hugs!

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

31 posted 2002-08-21 07:41 PM

Heh heh...we're never going to let you get away again.

Catch me if you can little sister.

We're just so happy to have you back!!
Loved this write Chris.
~Hugs, Teed~

Magnus

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32 posted 2002-08-21 07:43 PM

Chris, it is such a warm feeling having
you back among us....And you wrote a gem of
a poem....very appropo....

Nightshade

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33 posted 2002-08-21 07:48 PM

Magnus - Your warm words are joyously received, thankyou.

NancyLee - behave yourself!!!

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

SmartChick
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34 posted 2002-08-21 11:40 PM

It is good to see you back. Enjoyed reading this very nuch.

passing shadows
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35 posted 2002-08-22 05:05 AM

ok, already two pages of replies, I'm always late. But I wanted to say I enjoyed this one, very cute. I could actually imagine the animated paper and pen...and I giggled.

WhiteRose
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36 posted 2002-08-22 08:56 AM

A wonderful poem. I enjoyed it very much.

Nightshade

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37 posted 2002-08-22 09:53 AM

SmartChick - glad you enjoyed.

passingshadows - giggling is a good thing!

WhiteRose - thankyou so much.

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

*Stubby*
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38 posted 2002-09-21 05:24 PM

many thanks it gets me to

J.

Nightshade

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39 posted 2002-09-21 07:40 PM

Why thankyou Stubby!!

Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

FuzzyFrazzledFraggle
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40 posted 2002-09-21 08:00 PM

Sweet!! hehe so thats why I find that blank piece of paper in the morning filled with scribbles and such

Loved it..going into my library!

Consider yourself fuzzed

Nightshade

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41 posted 2002-09-21 08:51 PM

Fuzzy - So glad you enjoyed. Yup....you gotta watch your pens and any blank sheets of paper!!!

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Sybil
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42 posted 2002-09-22 10:26 AM

How well this suits me...
thank you for this!

Nightshade

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43 posted 2002-09-22 12:53 PM

Sybil - how nice of your to read and reply...thanks!!

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Fuji
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44 posted 2002-09-23 11:23 AM

Being someone new to writing poetry, I hope to experience that kind of creativity.
Great poem.

Fuji
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45 posted 2002-09-23 11:25 AM

Being someone new to writing poetry, I hope to experience that kind of creativity.
Great poem.
I like your advice for our constuctive critques as well.

Krishankins

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46 posted 2002-09-23 11:27 AM

I love the way you have animated these two. It is very playful. Nice!!

Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!?

Nightshade

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47 posted 2002-09-23 12:08 PM

Fuji - I am still learning...of course, one is always learning aren't they? Thankyou for enjoying this. Chris

Krish - Thankyou for reading and commenting!! Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Paddy
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48 posted 2002-09-23 02:27 PM

Delightful piece Nightshade. Thanks for the read.

I guess one becomes content with one’s poetry when one opens the book ten years hence and does NOT exclaim, “Did I really write this?”

Nightshade

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49 posted 2002-09-23 03:22 PM

Paddy - thankyou very much!! Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Earth Angel
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50 posted 2002-09-23 03:34 PM

Well this is simply a gem and a half! This PP story (Pen and Paper! tehe) couldn't have been done better! Perfect!

Perfect Pen & Paper Piece Of Poetry
---PPPPP!

~ s-m-i-l-e-s!!! ~
Linda

Nightshade

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51 posted 2002-09-23 03:37 PM

Linda - smiling at your response

Thankyou for your comments.

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

han_tigger
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52 posted 2002-09-23 03:40 PM

I love this poem, just shows that magic is still alive, even if sometimes only ever in our imagination.
Such a lovely poem.
Hannah. My poetry website is: http://www.geocities.com/han_tigger/HannahInglis.html

Nightshade

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53 posted 2002-09-23 03:44 PM

Hannah - Magic is all around us everyday!! Thankyou for enjoying this write. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

bsquirrel

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54 posted 2002-09-23 06:37 PM

Chris,
Lovers
and playthings,
that pen
and paper.

Nightshade

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55 posted 2002-09-23 09:12 PM

Mikey - I hope that means you liked my poem. lol. Thanks for signing. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

JamesMichael
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56 posted 2002-09-24 05:34 PM

Yes it does provide a certain amount of satisfaction...James

Nightshade

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57 posted 2002-09-24 09:07 PM

James- thankyou for reading and commenting.

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

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