Play Things

I feel like cupid looks down on us,
plotting he sees miniatures.
Playthings to be taken out 
with armfuls of arrows.
Mischief or laughter  
if we’re stricken?
His jollies 
are not
ours.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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