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Paper Smile

I’ve seen you and your paper smile,

Trying hard to tape up every rip

And smooth out every crumple.

Careful near that water;

You know how you tend to fall apart.

But the thing about paper is

Everyone can write on it,

Crease it,

Sign it and

Read it

Until it is not a piece of paper,

But a testament

To a lack of self-respect.

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jordan-butler-1
American
Published
Jun 19, 2012
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