Excellent Paper is of matter and in the end must perish. The Paper and the Pen by Barry Penfold Artwork by meg119 at FanArtReview.com

I trust these little verses I have penned Will always give great pleasure So, take this book and I wish Happy moments you will treasure My efforts seem quite trivial With the paper and the pen As they can be replaced But not the words of women and men For ink may fade and disappear Return as if to dust And nibs in turn, will fast succumb To time ~and use~ and rust. Paper is of matter And in the end must perish But the words of women and men in poetry Remain all time to cherish. Recognized Author Notes Written many years ago. Paper and pen have an expiry date but not the words of women and men. Take care.

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