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A Pretty Little Doll

I watched them
Primp and polish.
That pretty little doll
She sat quiet and still.

I watched them 
pluck and tease
 that pretty little doll
Pluck and tease.
Tease and pluck.
Her hair
Her makeup
Her clothes
All down to the last nail
Polished and shined

But when that 
Pretty little doll
Stepped into the sun
She was done.
For as it’s known
A pretty little doll
Can’t stand alone.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/3/2014 1:51:00 PM
Sybil, You have me hooked, I reading all your work.
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Date: 6/12/2014 6:33:00 PM
Loved this, such depth in a simple portrayal.You have talent my dear friend Sunil, Alofas, Tiaua.
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Date: 6/12/2014 7:16:00 AM
Amazing write with great imagery! I thoroughly enjoyed this peice. Thank you for sharing! Kind regards.
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Date: 6/11/2014 10:13:00 PM
Sybil, now this is poetry. This is deep, I can't imagine what the pretty little doll had to withstand. Amazing write. Linda
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