Lawrence Hall, HSG
Mhall46184@aol.com

                              The Gift of a Fountain Pen

                                               For Max

A fountain pen is an instrument of civilization
Its flow of ink explores the mysteries
Of all the sciences, the mind, the heart
Sorting out the good, the beautiful, the true

A fountain pen is an instrument of civilization
Through creativity, with thought and craft
Marking the line between good order and ferality
Limning the eternal romance of Creation

A fountain pen is an instrument of civilization –
(It’s also pretty good for shopping lists)