fall apart

Our old storybook falls apart every time I open it, like a sleepy cat leaving fur on my lap.

Our old storybook falls apart every time I open it, like a sleepy cat leaving fur on my lap.

The old letter fell apart into small pieces when I tried to read the writing by candlelight.

The old letter fell apart into small pieces when I tried to read the writing by candlelight.

Our friendship fell apart after we stopped talking for six months; it was like a toy that no one wound anymore.

Our friendship fell apart after we stopped talking for six months; it was like a toy that no one wound anymore.