pack of cards

Ever wonder what happens to the business cards you hand out? Often they end up in someone's coat pocket, in a stack on someone's desk, or -- heaven forbid -- in the trash.

For years, people have been trying to find ways to make their cards stand out. For example, they have put things such as jokes, inspirational sayings, and even recipes on the back of the card.

It stands tall
covering the clutter behind
the pile I have gathered
over the years...
of pins and needles, pots and pans

It stands still
masking my worries, my sorrows
hiding the wounds of hurt and spite
shrouding a heap of emotions I stored
encasing the pool of tears I cried

It stands strong
backing the burden beyond