intricate skies

paper dolls

do what you want, they say

as they decide where you will be today.

dress the way you like, they say

as they stress in not letting you wear your choice of clothing 

while swiping their cards as they pay

for another one 

because you'll play dress up

and there's no way for you to let them stop

so you shut your mouth 

as they stitch you together- 

clothed and displayed in the closet 

as a trophy to remind them of a winner.

that even the way you put your hair, 

they'll think they're doing you a favor, that it's just fair.

funny, 

since they never really asked 

what i think 

about the doll they brought to life 

by their own reverie.