Joe,
The pic is certainly better! It's still a little out of focus; try the Macro setting, and try using a timer to avoid you inducing shaking by pushing down on the camera. Also, if you're not using one, get a tripod. I have a cheap little portable thing that is only about 6" high (cost a whopping $5), but it does a great job for these pictures. These tips should greatly improve the clarity. Next, try cropping the picture, so there isn't as much background.
Oh, the pen looks pretty good, too!