Not unrequited

She holds out her arms -

To comfort you when you’re blue

She holds out her arms -

A ragdoll needs love too

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Little Miss Know it all

You stand there, so young, so wise
Watching the world through mocking teenaged eyes

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Mother dearest

There's nothing like shopping for dulling the spirit
Making you realise that comfort food has a price
That it's not just your mother's smile you inherit
When you can't fit into your usual size 
 
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Rivalry

I would not like to be only and lonely

But sometimes being a sibling's no fun

When you are constantly wound up, looked down on

Tickled, punched, teased, chinese burned, overruled and outrun

When your doll is a victim of horseplay

and teddy's arm comes off when your brother plays ball

Given the choice of being an only or sibling

Well... 

I wouldn't change it at all*

*(but my teddy might)

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The Contest

"Ring!"

The bell goes

Seconds out

He adjusts his costume

Nervous

Sweat drips into his waistband

"Ring!"

Referee

Stands aloof

Eyes fixed on the event

Ready

To intervene when needed

"Ring!"

Figures move

Strangest dance

They spar and clash with words

Duelling

They fill the time allowed

"Ring!"

Speed date ends

Couples split

To write secret scores in peace

Wait now

To see if someone liked them

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