My Puppet Came to Life but It Had Psychological Problems.
I made a puppet out of cloth and sponge stuffing
It was my creation but kind of funny looking
I used colorful cloth to make his body
And little buttons to make his eyes so tiny
I set him on the table and I began to pretend play
That he would be a real boy like Pinocchio one day
I created a tiny wooden bed with some hay and that was where my puppet slept
I also carried him on my shoulder because he couldn’t take the steps
I made a simple prayer one day and asked for life for my creation
And a miracle happened greater than impeachment of a nation
My puppet suddenly came to life and started reacting on his own
Then he looked at me and asked why I made him dress like a clown
He said he hated the bed and wanted something bigger
And he was afraid of society and wanted something with a trigger
I tried my best to please my little puppet
He said he loved music and I even bought him a trumpet
Then he began to dislike songs and asked for a pet
I gave him a little puppy I got from a vet
My puppet told me he was allergic to dander so i brought back the dog
Then he said he wanted to start a family of his own and I needed a bigger yard
He said that he did not like the sun and wanted to blow it up
Then he began drinking alcohol and began to hiccup
He said he needed someone to talk to so I gave a listening ear
He told me he felt like cutting himself everywhere
I was heartbroken that my puppet came to be this way
I couldn’t let him live one more day in dismay
So while he slept I pulled open his stitching
And set his little mind free from what seemed to be bewitching
Now my puppet is gone but a new one is on the way
I pray to God he just doesn’t behave the same way.
© 2019 Clive Williams