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Burning Paper

April 8, 2012
By musicidraw PLATINUM, Manton, Michigan
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A piece of paper
it means nothing to me
just a scribbled on note
that leaves me begging on my knees

A lighted match
to set it a flame
wiping it clean
where me tears were stained

what is left
of all these blurred memories
burn to ashes
hear them silently scream

now they're gone forever
erased like a scar
no hurt, no pain
just what's left of my heart

© Becky F., Sacramento, CA

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