A haunting tale of one child’s fate.

They say I am to old to play with dolls

Trapped within these four walls

Torn and ragged, searching for forgiveness

Ever since my childhood came and went

Tossed into the attic like an old rag doll

Couldn’t they see I was human after all

A small basin to wash myself

Minimal food given to keep me in this hell

Pale skin from no sunlight

Why do I thrive to keep up the fight

They haven’t forgotten me, this I am sure

For my freedom I must endure

Till the day they come to say

I can finally be free, I can finally play

Until then I will play with my one doll

With this only gift, I know they still love me after all

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Comments (6)
  • Sheila on Apr 13, 2009

    Chilling!

  • Lori on Apr 14, 2009

    This was good but I think I read it somewhere else, or perhaps I’m losing it big time Oracle. Nicely penned!

  • Joann on Apr 14, 2009

    Such a great piece my talented friend!

  • Bettie on Apr 14, 2009

    Great write my friend very much enjoyed ,,, Hugges Bettie

  • Barbara (MS) on Apr 14, 2009

    No child should ever have to go through this. Well expressed!

  • Jen on Apr 16, 2009

    nicely done girl!! woot woot

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