What You Did To Us... Poem by RIC BASTASA

you gave a little girl
her cake
with a caution, 'little girl
you cannot eat this
you simply have to look at
it'

you gave her a doll too
but you said' little girl
you cannot play with it
you just have to keep it
not to destroy it'

there is this cozy room
in the house
with soft pillows
and scented pillowcases

but this you told them

' you cannot sleep in
this room
this is reserved for
guests next month'

you have to sleep on
the floor
take care of the dogs
and feed them well.