my bed is high
off the ground
my feet dangle down
never touching the floor

the sun doesn't shine
through my window
the awning
over the porch
puts a stop to that

the squirrels
in the tree
next to the porch
run & jump
& play hide & seek
& never see me watching
longing to be free
to join in the fun

Raggedy Ann is mad at Andy
and they're both not talking to me
and even my imaginary friend
doesn't want to play today

                        (c)2005 Shawn Murray