"Steal A Line" Poem

Childhood

I remember you as you were last autumn.
Your crooked eyes matched
with your crooked lips
that shine so brightly.
Diamonds are stored in your gums.

You played with me in the gardens,
the kitchen,
the living room,
and your bedroom.

You blinked at me owlishly now,
unsure what to do with me.
Even if you don’t look at me,
even if you don’t let me be at your side;
I’ll still love you.

Even if you bring others to your life,
even if you bring needles to my arms,
and legs,
and head—

even if you let me rot inside
with moss and spiders;
I’ll still love you.
You will forget me, surely,
but I’m ready for it.

I was your first friend,
and you are my cherished treasure.
You’re forever in my memory
like a heart always being in your chest.

I love you so much,
but I know I’m just a toy to you.
Because even with my stuffed arms,
my stuffed body,
I can still hear you.

I can still feel you.
Hidden like a gem in stone,
I am your confidant,
hidden in this toy bear of yours.