Puppet Poem by Diana Americano

all i ever do is cry
why cant i just die?
everyday is the same
only heartbreak in sight
only sight and shame
i shed tears
all full of pain
full of fear
as i die inside
all you do is watch
i was a toy
built for play
not for joy
strings attached
my heart was detached
hands on handles
every move controlled
so i go on and live my life
but i will never forget
how i was once your toy
once your puppet
but never again
will i pretend
to never care