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The Paper and the Pen

Paper is of matter and in the end must perish.

30 total reviews 
Comment from nomi338
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Point well made and taken. Words older than anyone who may have ever lived, still live on. They have been repeated and rewritten millions of times over. They resonate as much and as well today as when they were first uttered.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
    Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the read. Take care and have a wonderful day.
    Cheers
    Barry Penfold.
Comment from Douglas Goff
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This is a very unique interesting piece, Barry. I had never really given it much thought, but what we write here will be available for generations to come to read if they do desire.

I better cut back on the "pull my finger pieces". Ha!

Introspective read.
D

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
    Doug,
    You are correct about our written word being able to be read for generations i.e if the internet stays around or is not fully governed by governments who are alien to poetry and other forms of free expression. Yes, a bit depressing of me.
    Anyway, thanks for the review and have a good day.
    Cheers
    Barry Penfold
Comment from Ginda Simpson
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True words and words to live by, what words we say or write do matter, long after the paper has turned to dust. You have chosen a good subject to reflect upon for your verse. Thanks for sharing it.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
    Ginda,
    Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the read. Take care and have a wonderful day.
    Regards
    Barry
Comment from hullabaloo22
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Wonderful writing. And it's certainly true that the paper words are written on won't last for ever. I guess what we all hope for is that someone will remember our words.
Perfect picture to accompany the poem too.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
    Thanks for your kind review. Yes, lets hope at least a few people remember our words. Take care and have a wonderful day.
    Cheers
    Barry Penfold.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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I enjoyed your paper and pen poem Barry and the thoughts behind it. We all hope our words willl be read and remembered, though, luckilly for me, though I start with pen and paper then they become readable in text. Nice one,
cheers

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
    Pearl,
    Thanks for your review and I am so glad you liked the poem. Take care and have a great day.
    Regards
    Barry Penfold.
Comment from June Sargent
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So true. Words expressed from the heart are timeless and everlasting. Unlike material possessions that can rust and deteriorate. That is why it is important to express these emotions at every opportunity. Before time gets the best of us...

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
    June,
    Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Yes, that old thing of time. It keeps moving so quickly.
    Cheers
    Barry Penfold.
Comment from gansach
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I like this poem very much, it strikes a chord. I'm always trying to write the next great poem. I love reading the poetry written through the ages which have made the words of the poets immortal. Your poem expresses that beautifully. Excellent effort. Best wishes!

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
    Thanks so much for your kind review. Poetry is so important. Glad you liked this one. Take care and have a wonderful day.
    Cheers
    Barry Penfold.
Comment from nancyjam
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This is so true and your poem expresses it so beautifully with great rhymed lines and wonderful imagery. Beautiful poems often remain in our hearts. I'm sure this one will.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it.
Nancy







 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
    Nancy,
    Thanks so much for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed it.Yes, poetry is so important and remains with us. Take care and have a wonderful day.
    Regards
    Barry Penfold.
Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem, The Paper and the Pen, reminds readers that dreamers die but not the dreams. Words carry over by word of mouth or written word. The fear, of course, is first, people stop reading, and worst, they stop listening.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
    Thanks Bill, for the kind review. Let us hope that people will not stop reading or listening. Take care.
    Cheers
    Barry Penfold.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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I thought this was great! I love how your poem shares the thought that while paper may crumble and ink may fade, the essence of poetry persists. I think this is so beautiful. Very creative and well written.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
    Michael,
    Thanks for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed it. I think poetry will always persist. Take care.
    Regards
    Barry Penfold.