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Paper Planes

A poem

By John DodgePublished 3 years ago • Updated 3 years ago • 1 min read
Top Story - August 2023
Paper Planes
Photo by JJ Ying on Unsplash

Planes of paper.

Empty, not barren.

Patiently waiting

For cultivation.

Creased, etched, inscribed,

Torn in frustration.

Left to accumulate

Dust.

Piled high on desks.

Refuse.

Shelf warmer is better,

Best seller somehow not best.

Stained with ink in

Meticulous fashion.

Hoarded by collectors,

Disregarded by masses.

Save for those pages that

Serve them their lashes.

Paper planes fly,

Planes of paper inspire

Ink stains and confessions,

And unspoken desire.

inspirational

About the Creator

John Dodge

He/Him/Dad. Writing for CBR daily. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for assorted pop culture nonsense. Posting the comic book panels I fall in love with daily over here. Click here if you want to try Vocal+ for yourself.

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    Written by John Dodge