Personification of the pen, it's an interesting concept.

I only have one thing I'd change this line ...

whispers shame on the fool that agrees.

What do you think about this?

Whispering shame the fool that agrees

Nicely done I love the thought of my pencil (in my case) having its own personality.

Kind regards Jayne

This pen dances on the page
It’s tired of the fear
That kicked me off the stage.

Jess told me in poetry
each word counts
In these lines three
you have used
''the ''
three times
lost the blessings of the thesaurus
kindly peek in
if you wish......

This pen dances on the page ........ perhaps.......This pen dances on MY page
It’s tired of the fear...........................perhaps....... It’s tired of DEEP fear.(or in depth fear)
That kicked me off the stage. .........perhaps.........That kicked me off LIFE'S stage.

Secondly

Why use all first letters as CAPS?
I wonder
Rgds
(Sorry)

what strikes me most, is the reverence with which you write your poem. it dos not crudely shout, but instead it whispers. your pen is the medium with which you speak not only to your higher power, but to the minds of other poets. it is very nice, Paul, may all your prayers be answered in time.

*hugs, Cat

You and your pen are one! It is your friend, your foe and your muse. A clever write. Well done!

As much as I like this poem,
I agree with both Seren and lovedly.
This is a poem of vulnerability and depth.
Great job! ~ Geez.
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