I love you. The way you let me hold you, in my hour of need. The way you are patient with me, even when I seem to be trying to grind away at you. The way you are always there for me, no matter when or for how long I need you. All these things endear you to me. Your unconditional giving overshadows your drab looks, and your unbroken silence. And while your time on this world grows ever shorter, as long as you are here we always be together. I will always cherish our time together. I love you, Pencil.