Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

I Am a Rag Doll

I am a rag doll
Pliable, and gullible.
I believe you 
So tell me your truth and your lies.
I will not discriminate

Move me into places you want me to go.
I am flexible, and there will be no argument
I will listen to your tales, and believe wholeheartedly.
There will be no laughter.
I will attempt a smile.
It may not happen

You see someone else broke me.
They pulled off a leg, 
and they punctured my eyes.
I cannot see now, but I can feel.
I will lie with you quietly,
and if you could but
rub my back
I would believe
you loved me
and that
would
be
enough


Written July 16, 2019                 Contest: Move Me       Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux

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Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 8:29 AM So touching. Congrats on your win, Caren. Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2019 at 9:20 PM Thank you Line.

Richard Lamoureux June 30, 2019 at 4:26 PM You are welcome Kim. Hugs Rick. Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2019 at 9:20 PM Interesting as I have not been called Kim for a long time.

Greg Gaul June 29, 2019 at 1:14 PM Clever bit of imagery to pull us readers in Caren. I think it's a specialty for you, dear poetess. Congrats on your placement. Caren Krutsinger June 29, 2019 at 9:32 PM Thank you so much Greg.

Connie Marcum Wong June 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM This wonderful piece brought tears to my eyes Caren. I love how the simplicity of your words digs deep into the soul. This is magnificent! I'm putting it straight into my faves! I am so happy to see this on the winners list. Congratulations my friend! : ) xxoo Caren Krutsinger June 26, 2019 at 8:45 PM Thank you Connie. I have to tell you I was thinking to myself, "How broken can I be?" and this was it. And THEN I got shingles, so I guess I brought them on myself?

Jeanne Mcgee June 26, 2019 at 12:26 PM A very moving piece. Congratulations Caren on your win. Caren Krutsinger June 26, 2019 at 8:46 PM Thank you Jeanne. I wrote this one rapidly, and pretty much word for word the first time. I did not expect to win. But I am honored of course!

Richard Lamoureux June 26, 2019 at 9:01 AM Made me think of The Velveteen Rabbit. Congrats on your win. Thanks for entering my contest. Caren Krutsinger June 26, 2019 at 8:46 PM Thank you so much Richard. I am accepting this with a humbleness, but also a big grin. A silly big old grin!

Rhona Mcferran June 19, 2019 at 7:53 PM Wow, that is heartbreakingly true of some people. I know I've been there. It is awful to be that broken and vulnerable that you will allow yourself to believe anything. Brilliant write... Caren Krutsinger June 26, 2019 at 8:47 PM I know but this is what happens when you fall in love with the wrong person. It always does.

Jennifer Proxenos June 18, 2019 at 7:18 AM A cute write Caren! Hugs, Jennifer. Caren Krutsinger June 18, 2019 at 3:25 PM Thank you Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues June 18, 2019 at 6:58 AM Wow! That’s how much we want love! Caren Krutsinger June 18, 2019 at 3:25 PM Thank you Kim.