A pencil I can be
rough on the edges
they sharpen me
left on the ledges
wood and lead
no heart, brain to live
soft and smooth instead
no more to give.
I shave no more
show me the door
I'm a splinter
spring to winter
leaves only shavings
end up on pavings
snapping all the time
was once in my prime.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Such a nice piece of work, Alex sarich. You may like to read my poem, Love And Iust. Thank you.