My Broken Pencil

My broken pencil is

a link between

thought and paper,

recording in lead

the voice that speaks

through my hand.

Its eraser editor

worn from the abuse

of correcting

errant verse.

A yellow companion

that sacrifices its core

to allow the expression

of mine.

© Copyright Susie Clevenger 2011

http://promisingpoetsparkinglot.blogspot.com/

Thank you Thursday's Poet's Rally for The Perfect Poet Award

I nominate Irene http://softvoiceofafreespirit.blogspot.com/