how I would writethis story

were it mine.

I acknowledge

you’re the Author,yet

you gave creativelicense

to one whoflounders,

finding the pentoo heavy

to hold, makingscribbles

where clearcursive

lettering shouldbe—

according to me.

Please spotlightyour hand

hovering underhis,

waiting too long,

in my opinion,

for him to return

writing right toyou.

And while I’mpraying,

Lord, here’s mypen, too.

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