Doll’s Eyes

My baby got doll’s eyes

And it’s easy to see

That even though they’re wide open

They don’t see me

My baby got doll’s eyes

And she can’t barely breathe

She’s been coughing up blood

All over my sleeve

My baby got doll’s eyes

And there’s glass in her hair

The night smells of airbag

Noxious gas fumes in the air

My baby got doll’s eyes

And pale, cold, white feet

Ejected from her car seat

Out onto the street

My baby got doll’s eyes

And her skull is bashed in

Her nose is flayed open

So is her chin

My baby got doll’s eyes

And it’s clear to tell

That she ain’t breathing

And her heart is dead still

My baby got doll’s eyes

And no matter my tact

I just can’t make it better

I just can’t bring her back

Daniel Silver