That toy box caused lot of trouble,
for such a little thing.
It’s very name
A lie.
No dolls inside,
No toy soldiers.
no balls, games, puzzles
or skates.
Just an empty rectangle
Containing the darkest evil,
I or anyone else had ever seen.
21” x 40”
Depth unknown.

[This poem is included (amongst many others) in my 2022 chapbook WHISKEY STORIES]