Important Papers

We store important papers In a fire-proof metal box, Which isn’t really that secure, Not having codes or locks. It’s where we keep our passports, Title to the car and deed, Plus a bunch of envelopes with notes That we no longer need. But it was fun to sort through Items sitting there for years, Like certificates and paperwork From both of our careers. My favorite find contained a list Of wedding gifts galore We received from friends and family, Many on this earth no more. A coffee pot, a vase, a wok And an electric knife And lots of checks both large and small To start our married life. We tossed outdated papers But I couldn’t quite resist Holding on to just a few, including Our old wedding list.