Ode to an Electric Pencil Sharpener

Steven West

Oh lovely pencil sharpener,

Where would I be without you?

You are electrifying.

You go straight to the point.

You grind, grind, grind.

You never complain.

You just go about your business.

You sometimes lead a colorful life.

Most of the time you are just plain at heart.

Sometimes you are an old softy.

Other times, you can be as hard as a rock.

Thank you dear pencil sharpener

For getting the lead out of me.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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  • LetsCook7/16/2011

    Interesting play on words here.

  • Mike Powers7/16/2011

    Nice play on words! Thanks!

  • Peter Flom7/16/2011

    Are you saying that, without a pencil sharpener, life would be pointless?????

  • Delicia Powers7/16/2011

    Great and so to the point, thanks Steve:0)

  • Harriet Steinberg7/15/2011

    That is a clever one.

  • Mary Oberg7/15/2011

    I enjoyed this poem and the picture! The robot pencil sharpener looks fun to use!

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