The Busy Pen

A day in the life of my busy ball-point.

The Busy Pen

Today I did a cryptogram

Composed a poem, took an exam

Jotted down a list for the store

Authored a novel, tallied a score

Wrote a letter to my best friend

Proofread a story from beginning to end

Scheduled things to do next week

Addressed invitations, wrote a speech

Put a memo on my bulletin board - 

The pen IS mightier than the sword! 

Author's Note

Had a conversation with a colleague the other day about how I still compose EVERYTHING (stories, poems, lesson plans, lists, tests...) in longhand. While I am grateful for technology, I need to feel the pen in my hand, the shape of the words, for the work to be truly 'mine'.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

dear friend Rita ... i think there is much more in this expression than a pen in hand ... how busy can it get? with a volcanic reminder
"The pen IS mightier than the sword! "
E.

[Rita L. Sev]

I could measure the business of a day with the level of ink in my pen... Thanks so much, E!

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

This is so true! And very relateable too.
Though, i can't deny, i'm a huge fan of the keys on my laptop when it comes to doing projects or writing stories and what not; no gadget can replace my poetry book however...none i can think of at least. ;)
Nice write great 'penner'. lol

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Kwiksie!

[Lyn Anderson]

I admire ya. I am hooked on the net book -- that writer's callous on my middle finger is almost gone after 5 years of not really writing longhand ...

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Well, whatever works for you! It certainly would take up less space and paper if I could learn to compose on a tablet...

[kublakhan27]

It warms my heart to hear this Rita haha I feel the exact same way...I don't type anything until I have a finished piece, I absolutely must write on paper. Sometimes that means staring at a blank page for long stretches of time (for as long as an hour and maybe more) but that's my element. My pen is indeed my sword...great piece :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Steve. I know what you mean about staring at the page... but the page is warmer and more inviting than the screen, I think...

[kublakhan27]

Oh it is, without question ;)

[cristiberry]

I agree! I love the way different pens look different ways and so much more personal than any typed paper. I also really enjoyed your poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Cristiberry - I appreciate it!

[NeiL ArandA]

Ah this is a unique treat . I don't think it will be ever replace by modern technology. If Pen is ever abolish or went extinct then so as our post office .

[Rita L. Sev]

I could never give up my pen... it is a part of me. Thanks for finding this one, Neil!

[NeiL ArandA]

Your welcome ! It reminds me of someone or something, like the Pad.

[Michael G. Smith]

You are such a talent with clear and great ideas. Did I stroke your ego enough? Haha

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Mike!

[Angi]

I use a very sharp pencil to write. I cannot do it on the computer! So strange. Loved this!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) I have "low vision", so it is difficult to see pencil... Black ink on yellow legal pads preferred! Thanks, Angi!

[Michael G. Smith]

Paper what's that? I've transitioned completely to the smartphone.

[ANTO]

Where can I buy such a pen Rita ? ;)
I probably couldn't afford one though - it seems like you - priceless
X

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thank you, kind sir! Your pen gets around pretty well, too!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like the feel of the pen in hand, also...not a big technology lover...even though the computer makes some things easier...i really appreciated this write.

jacob

[Rita L. Sev]

Glad you could relate to this Jacob - I get a lot of flack for refusing to go completely "paper-and-pen-less". Thanks!