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With a Pencil in My Hand

Cover artwork by Sean Velez

Gracie Griffin

February 25, 2017

Department: Poetry

Issue: Creativity and Imagination

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With a pencil in my hand, I can do anything

I can be anywhere, anyone, or anything

With a pencil in my hand, I can fly high in the clouds,

Or dive in the deepest depths of the ocean

With a pencil in my hand, I could live in a wolf’s den

Or an eagle’s nest

I could swing through the jungle on a vine,

Or slide down a glacier on my stomach

With a pencil in my hand, I could

Become the 1st woman president or

Invent something someone never thought of

With a pencil in my hand, I could

Create the future or change the past

But, I wouldn’t

That would spoil the surprise

With a pencil in my hand, I can write

Anytime, anywhere

I can make my wishes come true

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Gracie Griffin is a 12-year-old writer from Yarmouth, ME. She is an eighth grade student. Besides writing, Gracie spends her time diving into a good book or playing sports. She loves listening to music, singing, playing piano, and composing her own music. She hopes you enjoy her piece.