Monday, February 7, 2011

Velveteen

If we know velvet
What is velveteen?


Is it different somehow
    if beautiful and luxurious?
    if soft and comforting?
    if new and shiny?


Is it an imitation
    if it looks just like the real thing?

Is it cheap
    if you can't afford better?


Will a photocopied memory last
    if the ink happens to bleed?


What is velveteen
    if there is no word for velvet?
    if there was never any velvet at all?


I am velveteen.

What am I?

2 comments:

  1. Lol, sounds like some philosophical speech. I like the photocopying line! It's original and makes just the right amount of sense.

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  2. I love the ending. "What am I?" Lets you ponder. Job well done. :)

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