Paperclip

Paperclip.
Holding my memories.
Keeping them in their place.
Reminding me of things gone by.

Paperclip.
Creasing the photograph of you in my diary.
I wanted to keep it perfect.
I wanted a memento
to keep safe and sound.

Paperclip.
Holds together all that I live for.
Always keeps you close to me.
Such a simple thing.

I take a trip
down Memory Lane.
Taking you all out as I go,
being so careful
not to mess with what I hold dear.

Paperclip.
Don't let these memories fade away.
Keep them in check
or I will be forever lost.

I wish you could be back here with me.
Make my diary a happy place of refuge
instead of this solitary confinement
of paperclips and memories.

Only you have the keys.