This is a story about a writer. This writer is somewhat stubby but sharp as a tack.

This writer has an incredible memory. He can remember things forever. This writer can start wars or end them with a decided wave. This writer can confer accolades upon a king, or pay tribute to even a beggar. This simple little writer can bestow honor all right but, he can also do unequalled damage, bringing down wrath beyond compare.

It matters not what this diminutive writer says - no one can quarrel with him. They may disagree with the words of the tiny writer but no one can argue with him. Who debates with a pencil?

Indeed the pen (or here the pencil) is mightier than a sword.

©1994 William C. Highsmith