An Ode to an Oversized Paperclip

You rest on my desk
like  a very small space ship
on a mission to bring order
to the chaos of my life.
The smoothness of your cold curves
is only partially marred by
the regularly spaced indentations
of your outer edges.
My attention is caught by
your metallic complexion
which shimmers in the
stark fluorescent lights.
Your size makes you tower above
others of your kind
proud and confident
secure in the knowledge
that you alone can hold the most paper.
Oversized paperclip,
if only you could have the realisation
that you hold together my life
not just my documentation.