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The paper creature — a small refrain

A spoken-word lyric sketch from the Room for play cycle.

Original lyric sketch · Fictional voice · Lyrics only · Room for play

Verse

There is a pause before the answer,
a chair beside the door.
I carry the paper creature
a little differently than before.

Refrain

The afternoon can be enough without a trophy.
Let the room keep breathing.
Let the words arrive.
Leave a little space for what is still alive.

Original spoken-word lyric sketch in the Room for play cycle. The refrain is shared by the ten pieces in this cycle. No audio recording accompanies this piece.