Marionette
The tiny puppet,
jerked by harsh strings,
rattles on his
faulty hinges,
painted lips
stuck in a smile
no more
than a baring of teeth.
© Annie Neugebauer Tilton. All rights reserved.
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Annie is a novelist, blogger, nationally award-winning poet, and two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story author. Her debut novella, The Extra, releases 9/9/25, and her debut collection, You Have to Let Them Bleed, is set for early 2026. Also forthcoming: The Other (2026) and The Spare (2027).
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