Broken China Doll

 

Broken China Doll

6/17/2025

 

What do you ask a broken China doll

When it falls down on the ground?

It’s just one more - crack - that you can’t take back

Though it may not even make a sound.

With each new fall - with each new – chip,

The – pain – just keeps on growing,

But the painted smile just stays in place,

To hide what you have no way of knowing.

So no one can see that constant – pain,

All those – cracks - that are hidden well,

Though every day the – aches – don’t fade,

It’s a secret he’ll never tell.

 

Because no one can see it, no one will notice

They all assume he’s doing fine,

But the – cracks - are growing although they’re not showing

And one day he’ll shatter –

to this fate he is resigned.