splinter

ask for something to write with
get handed a pencil
ask why it's not a pen,
but can't just be thankful

hand them a pencil
why isn't there an eraser?
ask why it isn't sharp
it turned me into a pacer

don't see the chips, cracks, and flaws
ask why it gave them a splinter
don't smooth the shards
and don't ask for another

but never mind that,
they wouldn't get one anyways.
I gave away my last pencil
hoping someone would smooth the frays