Ode to a Mechanical Pencil

Oh pencil, how thou thwart me
You tantalize me with your fancy name
Your sleek design
The fact that you came with a friend

And six months later
You have left me alone and bereft
Both of you
And your friend from long ago, too

I have purchased two more replacements
I hope they last
I really hope they last
I rely on you and want you to be part of my life