The Rag Doll
I sit slumped on the shelf staring out into the street I glance at my left and envy the perfect body of the Barbie I glance to my right and admire the talkative teddy He speaks words of love to everybody I catch my reflection on the bumper of the fire engine across me My electric red hair is array A half painted smile is on my face My huge eyes are framed by 4 lashes My body is limp and without form A small heart is painted on my chest I have no voice to reveal whats in my heart I have no special features Just myself I stare out the window my heart bursting with desire Desire to be picked, out of all the shiny, beauty around me Out of all the cuddly toys To be loved as myself Not having to change I wait Day in and day out Sunrise to sunset I wait for the day excitement will cross a face She will grab me from the shelf and hold me tight against her heart Not wanting to let go she will take me home Part of her life i will live A...