patchwork child

tears don't fall in space

it's scratching again
clawing battered wood
rabid yells echo
begging to be let go

under the covers
carefully kept
swept under rugs
swatted like bugs

it wells up inside
nearly stabbing through
teasing tears call
tarnishing this doll

gritted teeth
clenched fists
a shiver runs fear's back
reminders of the lack

lack of stability
lack of comfort
lack of love to give
lack of life to live