My pencil poised ready to write. br An empty page challenges me. br I must consider carefully br the words I choose they must be right. br A ritual a sacred rite. br I sit and ponder quietly br my pencil poised ready to write. br An empty page challenges me br A challenge I appreciate. br I am inspired to my delight br my words are clear in black on white. br My pencil poised ready to write br an empty page challenges me. br br Rondel Prime br br 2-Apr-07br br ivor .