As the paper on which my
Story is printed is
…..barely three dimensional,

So your critical eye
…..deems it
Narrow.

But have you seen the
8½ x 11 that waits
…..around the corner from
Where you look?

I thought not.
You only scrutinize my
Edge, and

It hurts like a
Paper cut.

 .

(originally written years ago; no date recorded)