Doll Face

[Klark]

*This poem has been a part of this site since 2005 and is included in my book. I couldn't let it not be here after the crash.*

Doll Face

Left only for the dead,
Silence be her bloody thorn,
Knotted strands atop her head,
The ribbon is all but torn,

Body hidden underneath her dress,
Full details of her secret scars,
Still inside her sweet tenderness,
Her beauty the pain could not mar,

She may be torn,
She may be tattered,
Her dress is worn,
Her face is shattered,

Staring out of one blue eye,
Trying to hide her cracked porcelain,
There is a truth she can't deny,
Perfection is found under her skin,

He gazed upon her sweet doll face,
He smiled at her reflections,
In his heart she'd found her place,
Perfect for her imperfections.

[Chiron Jackal]

There's something in the poem which I can only describe as "life." And man, is it strong felt.

[UNODRAGONE]

what I really love about this poem is the emphasis of inner beauty and how we try to achieve affections with outer beauty instead but that the inner beauty shines through :notworthy:

[Klark]

Of all the poems I've ever written, Doll Face has stood the test of time and remained my favorite. Thank you for reading it.

[GoddessWolf]

Absolutely wonderful poem, Klark!

I like the fact that it draws you in because it's like you're reading about an actual porcelain doll, but then at the end you realize it was about a person the whole time.