you tell me your secrets
you give me your rage
you cry on my shoulders
you keep me encaged
I bend when you say so
every which way and back
your worries I carry
in my heart like a sack
I’ll always be here
through night and through day
I stand by your side
to keep the demons at bay
pick me up when you’re bored
put me down when you’re done
remember me when
from your own life you run
you give me your love
and then take it away
you come and you go
yet I’ll always stay
hold me close when you’re scared
your loneliness I’ll cure
you share your affections
while my love remains pure
you found me and taught me
as it was destiny’s call
do as you please with me
I’m your little rag doll.

© Crystal S. McDonald.