Paper
by Shannon Laws
We need a place
-a room of paper
Let’s write our story,
slowly on the walls
then burn all evidence
One fleck with “ah”
I’ll keep in a locket
Poem: Paper
Posted byShannon LawsPosted inMadrona GroveTags:a pen scratches paper, burn all evidence, love, love poetry, paper, room of paper
Published by Shannon Laws
Shannon Laws is an award-winning poet, performer, and advocate for the arts. She has been recognized with two Mayor’s Arts Awards and the Dr. Asha Bhargava Memorial Award — Community Champion. Shannon is the author of five poetry books and publishes Corridor, a free monthly poetry zine. She lives in Bellingham, Washington. View more posts
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