Barbie doll shoes
fallen behind the shelf
clippings of blonde synthetic
plastic hair
scattered memories
still here
reminders of what was
who I used to be
reaching out is tiresome
when no one wants you
to reach them
loved by all the wrong people
hated
feared by the rest
best friends
were Barbie and Ken
My Little Pony
Cabbage Patch Kids
and Care Bears
who do you talk to
when only your
stuffed animals care
acting out and instigating
brought Hell on myself
to prove that I exist
I was hurting
confused
from years of abuse
angry and sad
manic-depressive reactions
tearing off dolly's heads
to relieve stress
because no one would listen
everyone just had an opinion
all I ever wanted
was some one to say
"I understand"
