• the zipper is broken.
    always closed.
    a sign of weakness.
    (or is it strength?)

    the zipper is pink.
    prominent --
    when other layers are gone.
    bright --
    against stark white.

    the zipper is rough.
    edges are ridged,
    under light touch.

    the zipper is old;
    about ten years today.
    it can never be replaced.
    the pink color
    will fade in time.
    and never be forgotten.