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A Creature that will Have no Tantrum

Sometimes this creature looks at you. Those eyes can be so piercing. Or are they kind, sympathetic? He or she is fur – and even that is artificial stuff. But with eyes. What were you thinking when you gazed at him - or her - in a shop window? Whose eyeballs were created with coloured plastic, glass or affection? (20 Jan 2024)

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/21/2024 8:11:00 AM

this is just clever and creative...the title drew me to your poem. loved the last 2 lines....whose eyeballs were created with colored plastic, glass, or affection. Reminds me of some people I know...not sure if that's your subtle reference here, but I like it. enjoy your day, sara

Andrew John
Date: 1/22/2024 1:57:00 AM

Thanks, Sara. I have a teddy bear (Jeremy) from when I was rather younger, and had someone make him for me from an old furry coat (not real fur!). So, although I've been in my twenties for several decades, he sits in my main room. Occasionally he stares at me.