Minding the Mannequins
F.L. Blumberg
Despite their finery, fixed in place, tantalized behind the glass, some envy our animation.
Others lead a gilded life on another plane, far from our incorrigible world.
Still others might attempt a connection.
Let us introduce you to brocade. Each pattern has a secret meaning.
Or . . . we can tell you about our journey.
Imagine what they say to themselves . . .
It is painful to live in the past, and the future is always impending.
Whatever we have been through, we must persevere. No one gets by unscarred.
No one.
Be who you are, even if it is not who you are supposed to be.
