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With yellowed paper, stiffened ancient glue
my paperbacks are falling into pieces;
without a cover for the things I do
the chance of survival that decreases
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Show goes our lifes with the paperbacks. Delightful write. Patricia
Hey, Gersh, I particularly like the way the parallels with the human ageing process intensify towards the end. Enjoyably sorrowful reading. Warmest wishes, Gina.
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8/23/2025 12:18:45 PM # 1.0.0
Shalom! Gershon, this is a wonderful metaphor. It works on multiple levels as literal and metaphoric truth. The ending is perfect. Great poem. Warmly, Hugh