Paper.
\nWhite, possibly.
\nStamped with a seal.
\nSigned by two parties,
\nand some witnesses.<\/p>\n
An official legal document.
\nGranting special privileges.
\nPrivileges desired by many.
\nGiven only to some.<\/p>\n
What this paper isn\u2019t,
\nlove, trust, partnership,
\nequality, or binding.<\/p>\n
This paper does not hold accountability.
\nIt doesn\u2019t prevent pain,
\nemotional or physical.
\nJust a false sense of security.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t make desire.
\nDesire to be with someone.
\nSomeone special.
\nTo love someone,
\ndespite any flaws.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t require apologies.
\nFor wrongs done,
\nintentionally or not.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t generate smiles,
\nor laughter at a shared joke.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t offer companionship.
\nIt won\u2019t have your back.
\nFight with you when you need it.
\nShare in the ups and downs,
\nthat are life.<\/p>\n
Paper is just paper.
\nSomething easily broken.
\nRipped to pieces.<\/p>\n
True love and companionship.
\nNot as easy to break.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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