Mannequin

Mannequin

Through windowpanes of love,
my heart on display:
a mannequin in mauve,
passers-by beware!

Prod me
feel my muscles
not yet flabby

Ogle me
let my dresses
arouse envy

My fingernails have jagged edges,
the corners honed even finer
to prick my skin with steady progress
and delude myself I'm still together.

Steal me
take my grudges
away firmly

Grow me
watch my puzzles
crumble early