Ode to a Furby

Furbies are odd, small, obsolete

Creatures from 20 years ago.

Older than me

Passed from family to family

Until it came into my care.

This chittering, chattering, screeching thing

Purchased for $20

Gives me a lifetime of hope.

Because if this thing —

Old, outdated, unattractive —

Can receive love from myself and others

Maybe I can too.