tattered doll

tattered doll

A Poem by dan
"

a much loved doll is repaired and asked not to ever misbehave again...OK, I'm whining now!

"


a tattered doll figure,


lifted from closeted lair…


button eyes missing.


 


no hope to revive (or re-stitch),


ever torn and seeking previous spells;


grasped by warm child’s hands


to make repairs and love intact,


to show it where to go.


 


stitches tied in patterns, condensing tired


wounds into a joyous fixing up of strands;


eyes are re-installed to look back into


the reasons they are meant to view


their previous blissful thought;


to see beauty in its reflection.


and not to see the pain.


 


dan © 2015


Music: "Kiss Me," by Sixpence None the Richer

© 2015 dan


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Mia
I never thought a doll could stir up my emotions. This is such a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Mia, the doll is a metaphorical representation of my wife, who is currently hospitalized, doing much.. read more
Beautiful, Dan... I see this weekend's events have left you grateful... your appreciation for that doll rings through loud and clear, my friend... here's to many more years with that doll :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Never before have I written of a metaphorical doll. It's amazing what emotions surface in the face o.. read more
Wow, powerfully descriptive and emotionally provocative. Love!

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Love is the ultimate motivator. The thoughts that encircle my wife and I tend to prove that every da.. read more
Jennifer M. Pennington

9 Years Ago

That is so beautiful, honey.
you picked the perfect song for this. I enjoyed the doll comparison and loved the flow and pace. Well done

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Crystal, Thanks so much for your kind words. Never having had an emotional connection to a doll made.. read more
This brings back childhood memories.
I had a doll that comforted me through difficult times.
Once or twice it felt my anger. I tore it apart more than once.
I'm not quite sure why I did that. Letting out frustration I guess.


Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Ana! Why I never even did that to my sister's dolls and I was a real pain in the a*s! (Well, I guess.. read more
Matching Socks

9 Years Ago

Lol :)
I was a bad kid.
A descriptive piece here Dan on always seeing the beauty regardless. Nobody ever want to see the pain from another they love so deeply.

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

It's hard to remember at times that pain generally leads to healing. The transition can seemingly ta.. read more
i like this in the human sense...to understand the pain others see...to see through their eyes...
once broken and torn apart....that view is never the same....might get better, but it is never the same.

once a broken doll, there are always parts that remember.

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

jacob, I like the perspective through which you view the write, a very astute interpretation. I alwa.. read more
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B
So beautiful
A soulful release
And the doll remains so gorgeous like she always has been

A very romantic poem with a most certain edge

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

My own doll is much less tattered today. Repairs were made successfully, button eyes refastened tigh.. read more
Very creative, all i can say is wel done.

Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

And all I can answer is "medium rare." Thanks for the review. take care...d
I can see the relief over Dee has channeled itself into your muse, and overwhelmingly so. This is a most gorgeous penning, my good man...my absolute favorite from you to date!

...I forgot to say wow! x



Posted 9 Years Ago


dan

9 Years Ago

Kelly, I can't recall the last time my honest feeling ware so laid bare as in this write. I feel as .. read more
Kelly Scheppers

9 Years Ago

No problem, my good friend! I'll always be here... x

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