Someone and One Other Person

The doll stares
Blankly, but affectionate enough
Porcelain skin
Oozing antique charm

"I don't like the way I am treated
By Someone;
And one other Person"

The pedestal is high
But not mighty

She looks at me
Once
Twice
And sways with the music
Mournful; but free


        Timothy de Paris
        2007