the other thing

that fell behind the fridge
buried in dust bunnies, next to the remote
(i must have tried to put it in the freezer)
i picked the dirt out of my fingernails
set it back on the shelf
and marveled at my resourceful nature.

so it's missing a few pieces
and the eyes are misshapen
and its toes are deformed

but it's mine.

i got it for christmas... i think '87
i wanted one because sally, down the street,
said they were wonderful
so i saved up my pennies and brought it home
i carried my knock-off with pride.

it sat on my shelf
with its misshapen self.

i think that's it.
how much can you say?