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Doll

by cbradsh

I want to be a barbie I want to be a fresh out the box Accessories not included Anatomically in correct Manufactured in the flesh Rubber in the chest Barbie Mark me made by Mattel With USA on my logo A face tattooed in make up Permanently standing on my toes Give me long flowing locks of spun gold Light colored eyes and painted nails Laden me with accessories I don't need Create and set my purpose for me Pigeonhole me in a plastic and cardboard box Set me out for all to see And more to want Make me wanted Kill me on the inside So that my outside may reflect the best of what you want to see in me Fill me with boiling plastic As if I am a broken mold created in the wrong color Make my eyes pretty and sightless Fill my lungs so they push out my chest and still my breath Bleach break and straighten my hair So that before it falls out they will call me fair Beautiful Lovely Gorgeous Wanted
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marysitz
<p>Do you mind if we feature this on our Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter accounts? &nbsp;Links to original poem included and we will give you full credit for your work. &nbsp;:)</p><p>Please let me know! &nbsp;Thanks - Mary.&nbsp;</p>
Cynthia
<p>Wow, I love the concept behind this poem. You described in detail what a barbie represents in the U.S.A. and it was such an accurate description. The picture you chose to the right is intriguing. I definitley think this poem could be performed. Have you ever done spoken word? I wonder if you could create a new piece from the following lines...&quot;Kill me on the inside, So that my outside may reflect the best of what you want to see in me.&quot; When I write, I often find other lines within a poem that would be a great starter for a whole new poem! The lines you wrote remind me of American women and struggles with appearance and body image. Often, women do lose acceptance of who they are in the inside when it conflicts with what they look like on the outside.&nbsp;You could really reach a lot of young ladies by encouraging them to be confident in who they are and what they look like! :)</p>

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