Ode to the Ballpoint Pens that I've Used and Abused
Specifically, BIC Cristal...
The way you allow me to convey My deepest, innermost secrets and shames Conventionally, On paper Is priceless. Even if you, yourself, cost 99 cents;
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Become a paid subscriber to get access.Dear Ms. Ashley - Ah, The 'Power of our Pens.' I read what you wrote after Ms. Gold's presentation - She's Naomi being Naomi - a very good thing to be. Your comment is so meaningful and succinct - I've been following your lovely comments - But, haven't intruded since I'm so far from the popular demographics. *You are a marvelous StoryTeller - as I scroll through your lovely presentations I've subscribed to you with pleasure. Jay Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Author Community
This is me. Guess I can give up my ode on this... Maybe I need to look at some other stationery...
They really are tricksters. Just when I'm about to throw it away I'll try it one more time and, presto it works. Fun story!
So nice to read. Thanks for sharing this.
I run through pens like wildfire as a reporter. BIC is my go-to. The little guys never fail. 🙂
Love this! I get so attached to my pens. BIC crystal is definitely supreme in the 99c division. But my personal favorites are the branded ones I steal from restaurants 😅
Am crazy about your Ode, and to such a deserving object! Really brilliant. I almost always use Bic crystal myself...love of my life. Their lighters are great too! :)
Way to be on top of the new challenge! Such subtlety in the double meanings ...
Omg i loved every line of this 🖤😁
Love love love and I so relate lol !