I've actually seen
the fibers it takes
to make paper.
If it hadn't been for you
I would have never noticed.
It is the sigh of your
boredom and constancy
that makes me listen
and search out
and scrutinize
other life affirming facets
like the paper in my hand
bond bland and flat
like you
with minimal texture
and lack of color
and yet there is so much
i could create with you
if you would allow me
and if
I don't dry up soon.