Raggedy Ann

stuffing stitched so carefully in place
still makes a worn but smiling face.
red rug yarn around her head,
button eyes hang by a thread.
striped socks look the worse for wear,
been mended more than once with care.
checkered dress, an antiqued hue.
her apron, a new patch or two.
sewn long ago with needle blessed
red raggedy heart upon her breast.