Memories

my memories are torn and crumpled
they are the little washed paper pieces
found in the dryer lint screen
and I don't know whether to
carefully unfold them
piece them back together
pray the faded writing
though smeared and barely
legible will still provide some clues
or scoop them up with all the
rest of the bluegray lint
and toss them in the little plastic
garbage can next to the washing machine