At the start, He had been adamant.
Putting it in writing
To make it clear;
To make it permanent.

After 7 years,
The folded paper had only yellowed
Slightly.
The sentiments had faded
Significantly.

A new set of papers
Arriving next month
would make them null and void.
Although superfluous.

Sunday newspaper on a Thursday doorstep.
Old news- all of it bad.