The Island of Misfit Toys allows us to imagine that maybe our flaws are actually just uniqueness misunderstood.

Band aids and boo boos not kissed

Toys with no owners that won’t be missed

Definitely not on anyone’s Christmas lists!

How could you not be happy

With a dolly for Sue

A scooter for Jimmy

A pink fire truck too?

Maybe I’d understand if it was

An airplane that can’t fly or

A boat that can’t stay afloat

Now, that’s just a cruel joke!

Do what you are for, they say. But —

What if you don’t know how to be that way?

Nothing is quite right with things like

A water pistol that squirts jelly or a winged bear

Too different, types that get a good long stare

Lonely and without friends

You’ve become the spotted elephant

No one wants to play with you

You’ve tried to change but you…