Good Will

Love It or Hate It

Forever away from her now

She just threw me in the trash

I miss the happiness I brought her

Now she has found another

I remember when we first met

One look at me from across the aisle

She jumped up with pure joy

She gave me a  real place to call home

There were others but I was the one

She loved me unconditionally and more 

Until he came along and ruined it for me 

Took all her time and attention 

She eventually gave me away

In a bend I went, never to see her again

Off to the thrift store I was forced to go

With all the world's other forgotten toys

We all sit on the cold dark shelves 

Our hopes and dreams shattered and broken

Just waiting for another chance

Wishing we could be loved and desired

Author's Note

This is an unrelated sequel to "Strung Along"

Reviews

[just Penny]

I havent read "strung along" yet, but I will soon. On the surface this has a toy story theme and is a sweet sad tale, but the analogy with relationships works well too. There's truth in every line and you say it wit a good dose of heartbreak. Well done. Penny

[Jack Kennedy]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the read and reviewed as well. Take Care

[Lisasview]

First poem or is it actually thoughts I have read of yours and I must say that I did enjoy it.
Discarded toys is a great metaphor for discarded love...
Clever idea...
Lisa, now in Spain

[BlackRose]

LOVE this take on the love lost, hopes the one they love would stay and in their heart forever. Thrown away as if the love never exist but hopes another will see the beauty for what they are, the good in them. Enjoyed the read!

[Stephanie M]

I love your poem. Have you gotten it published? It's outstanding!

[Samuel Dickens]

This is sad but sweet. Maybe "poignant" is the word. Coming from poverty, as I did, I know a discarded toy can find new love.

[Jack Kennedy]

Thank you for the review and words, i hope that toy does

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Beautiful poem, a very strong write.

[Jack Kennedy]

for the review i thank you

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome. :)

[child of God]

Beautiful poam little sad but is a wonderful. Peice thank you for pending :-)
Broken Girl

[Yours Truly]

Reminded me of the velveteen rabbit too.. I loved that book as a child, but I love the way you ended this one-
"Off to the thrift store I was forced to go
With all the world's other forgotten toys
We all sit on the cold dark shelves
Our hopes and dreams shattered and broken
Just waiting for another chance
Wishing we could be loved and desired"
How true that last line is.. well done, enjoyed the read. :)
-Yours Truly

[Jack Kennedy]

Thank you, i never watched/read the velveteen rabbit. I'll check it out soon. Thanks again for the review

[Kasey Miriam]

This is a great and powerful poem. Wonderful job!

[TL Boehm]

only a select few achieve Velveteen Rabbit status....the rest of us just end up broken.
Well penned.

[Jack Kennedy]

Thats very true! I never had a velveteen rabbit tho ;-)

[Symphonic_Sunflowers]

Really good write, Jack.
I like the analogy with relationships - because it rings so true.
Well Done, Jack.
Keep up the good work! :)
- Chloe x

[Jack Kennedy]

Thank you very much! Believe me I will! Take Care :)