Open Poetry #22 |
Pen and Paper |
Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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 |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(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..." |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is so cute, Chris... I love the way you personified the pen and the paper... ~ hugs in writing Lyra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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!* |
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Magician Member
since 2002-08-14
Posts 126 |
Wow, the personification of pen and paper makes it all seem so romantic and beautiful. Such a lovely poem, I enjoyed this so much. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Welcome back, Chris. It is SOOOOO good to read your work again |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Not THAT'S what I call cooperation. *hehe Enjoyed! *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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Kitty** Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 428Charlottesville,VA USA |
WOW!! That was really cute.. ENJOTED!! Kitty * That which gives light, must endure burning * |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
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 |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
welcome back i liked the light hearted feel to this welcome back and good luck arthur |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Chris - great to see you writing once more with that 'pen and paper'. Missed you girl, best to you... BC |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
This was wonderful! I adore story poems. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Chris With a smile that I am so glad to see...pen to paper. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
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 |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nightshade...Very cute and enjoyable. You have a very nice pin, keep writting...Paul |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
chris...where have you been??? i have missed you...your pen still glides...helen |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Chris - you write wonderfully here - I enjoyed your poem lots - thanks - Paul |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
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.... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is fantastic poem... I liked it... Regards, sudhir |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
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 |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
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.... |
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Chrissypooh Member
since 2002-02-19
Posts 80Canada |
Welcome back, Chris. It is SOOOOO good to read your work again |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Chris, it is such a warm feeling having you back among us....And you wrote a gem of a poem....very appropo.... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
It is good to see you back. Enjoyed reading this very nuch. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
A wonderful poem. I enjoyed it very much. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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*Stubby* Member
since 2002-09-19
Posts 122 |
many thanks it gets me to J. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Why thankyou Stubby!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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FuzzyFrazzledFraggle Member
since 2002-09-20
Posts 155Fraggle Rock |
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 |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Sybil Member
since 2002-09-12
Posts 73Midwest |
How well this suits me... thank you for this! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Fuji Junior Member
since 2002-09-23
Posts 26 |
Being someone new to writing poetry, I hope to experience that kind of creativity. Great poem. |
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Fuji Junior Member
since 2002-09-23
Posts 26 |
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. |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
I love the way you have animated these two. It is very playful. Nice!! Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!? |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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Paddy Member
since 2002-09-23
Posts 52Straya |
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?” |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Paddy - thankyou very much!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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 |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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han_tigger Member
since 2002-08-10
Posts 50Thundersley, Essex, Uk |
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 |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Chris, Lovers and playthings, that pen and paper. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes it does provide a certain amount of satisfaction...James |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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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