I am the cute puppy
That you bring home to play
And then neglect to feed
I am the shiny new toy
That attracts your attention
Until you get bored and toss it aside
I am the fancy china doll
Once coddled and loved
That ends up cracked
and shoved in your closet
I am the valentine's roses you let wilt
In a dirty vase
Before throwing them away
I am the puppet that you play
Pulling and twisting the strings
Until my limbs ache
I am the loyal dog
Believing in your goodness
And enduring ten kicks
Just for a pat on the head
Running away from your blows
And coming back when you give me a treat
I am your victim
All too familiar
With the curve of your knife
Laying on the ground
As you watch me bleed to death
Before reviving me
Only to kill me again






