The Stapler

The Stapler

The old red stapler
resting on my desk
reminds me of my mother:
resilient,
uncomplicated,
always there in times of need.
Master Amalgamator.

I still think of her
with red apron on,
standing at the kitchen stove,
stirring stew,
my sisters and I
fluttering around the house
like three wild, wind-blown pages;

mom, bringing us together
with a soft nod of her head.

bonding together, paper bond, staple diet, duel mechanisms and a great metaphor.
And in return - shouldn't 'if' be 'of' in L6?

Yes it should. Simply didn't catch it before posting. Thanks.

Very moving. Enjoyed reading it, Xillus, a wonderful metaphor.