Can I be Like Pinocchio

Be free of the strings that control...

Crafted with bones
Covered with flesh
Painted with skin
Looking frail and thin

Bound by string
So white and pale
Do as I am told
It never gets old

Words form at command
Not words from my mouth
These words of laughter
They come from my master

Hanging from the threads
Hanging for life
Making people’s day
Is my master’s pay

Can I be like Pinocchio?
He’s free from the strings
Can I be like my brother?
He soars with his feelings

Will the Blue Fairy grant my wishes?
Or will I end up, in the end, in ashes?

Eyes that shine
A face that smiles
A mask of happiness
It hides my emptiness

Master’s control
It’s strong and firm
There in his hands
Lies all the commands

I walk the stage
I say the lines
My voice is not mine
Crowds think I’m fine

Hanging from the threads
Hanging for life
Making people’s day
Is my master’s pay

Can I be like Pinocchio?
He’s free from the strings
Can I be like my brother?
He soars with his feelings

Will the Blue Fairy grant my wishes?
Or will I end up, in the end, in ashes?

From the strings
The strings that bind
I do a dance
I do a prance

The people laugh
The people cry
It’s all in a job
Yes, it’s all in a job

I have no life
I have no voice
I do as I am told
Because I am dead and cold

Can I be like Pinocchio?
He is free from the strings
Can I be like my brother?
He soars with his feelings

Will the Blue Fairy grant my wishes?
Or will I end up, in the end, in ashes.
Oh dear fairy please save me…
Oh dear fairy come rescue me

For all this time I hang on my strings
For this time I wait with my strings
One day, oh please one day in all my hopes
Someone comes cut these ropes

Can I be like Pinocchio?
He is free from the strings
Can I be like my brother?
He soars with his feelings
His feelings are his wings…

Author's Note

This poem inspired me to write Marionette's Cry... It isn't really inspired by the real Pinocchio story actually.

Reviews

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. ah, this is about such deep sadness ... and a life that haunts and hurts and torments the narrator ... this is so heavy ... like the weight that the narrator is feeling constricted by ... and yet this has been narrated with a rare poetic excellence ... painting a song-like persona that is as mellifluous as it is poignant ... brilliantly written ... and for me ... this is more pinocchio than pinocchio ... really ... this is what i am likely to remember longer ...

[snopadelic]

Very very good. Very eye catching and had a good ythem. The words were very well chosen and also very emotional. Will gave look up the real pinnocheo story

[Bee]

I loved this concept. Your brief description even captured my attention. Sure enough, I've read a very insightful poem. I really think that using Pinocchio was very creative, and it was an effective comparison... good job! :)

[Adelia Alighieri]

I'm speechless at your accuracy and craft to describe the Pinocchio. Amazing, I'm utterly speechless.

[Cherry Blossom]

WoW you brought the story to life love it very deep love it is a must read

[Coyote Poetry]

I was thankful to be brought to this poem. Your words are very powerful. To be free and have your own mind and desires is under-rated. Freedom is the sweet dreams of billions people in this world. I like how you set the poem up. Create a powerful story to express your desire to be free and content. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[deeps]

Can I be like Pinocchio?
He’s free from the strings
Can I be like my brother?
He soars with his feelings

WOW! This is ever so amazing!
Girl you have some talent on you.
I really like your writing style.

[Syed Ali]

I've read many things which are somewhat similar to the way Pinocchio has been portrayed , but you have actually made it somewhat different and its amazing and fascinating too.
Loved it .keep it up
looking forward to seeing more new work from you :)