Toys

I came upon a windup toy. He danced a jig to bring me joy because I was feeling low. My name is Pinocchio. I'm no ordinary boy. I told him I was made of wood, He said that he understood. The pleasure he could bring radiated from a spring. Soon, I was feeling good. The sadness that his jig belies, which I detected in his eyes, was eased as friendship brings a boy with puppet strings in a plaything's disguise.

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Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/26/2025 8:35:00 PM

I did have a Charley McCarthy doll as a child. There are times I wish that I still had him. I talk too much

David Crandall
Date: 7/27/2025 2:08:00 PM

Haha - Oh yeah, good ol Charlie McCarthy!

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/26/2025 5:37:00 PM

Oh, your clever buttons are all on green and ready to go today. Ready to go and entertain all who read the final write to know firsthand its delight. I want to thank you for the smile your poem gave me, it hasn't been a good day, I guess it was my turn for such, apparently, they are required so no one is left out. Really enjoyed, David, especially because I think writing it brought you joy. Feel it did. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Bill Baker

Date: 7/26/2025 4:37:00 PM

Cute poem about Pinocchio, David, it was a delight to read. This is my first visit to your poetry, but my wife, Sara Baker, said she thought I'd enjoy your poetry. I'll be following your poetry now, I hope you share some more with us soon. I hope you'll pay my poetry a visit. A poet in Texas, Bill

David Crandall
Date: 7/27/2025 2:07:00 PM

Thanks Bill. I'll take a look! I write a lot of goofy poems all the time. It's a very interesting coincidence that you are commenting on this particular poem. Oops Bill Baker, not Bob. Here in Los Angeles, there's a place called Bob Baker Marionette Theatre. I just googled him and Wikipedia says he died in 2009 at 90 yrs old. Anyway, 30 years ago, when my son was little, I took him there. I absolutely loved his lifesize marionette and puppet shows.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/26/2025 4:05:00 PM

oh, how poignant the ending is. Masterfully done! enjoy your evening, Sara

David Crandall
Date: 7/27/2025 2:02:00 PM

Thanks, I appreciate that!