Don’t box me in like a Barbie
I’m not that girl
Svelte legs you may prefer
I’ve stubby legs and rolls not often adored
Corporations put on exhibition
Who I should be
She is non-existent
A vandal, not me
My body, my temple
In it I rejoice
Not perfect, just simple
My body my choice
Phony, fake and plastic
Dim witted blonde
Distributed to innocence
As an idol to be fond
Mattel made billions
On a tramp of a doll
Her deception rampant
An enchantress to all
The doll seems more
I seem less
What is my worth
With flesh I am blessed
Even with age she
Still calls out
“I am flawless,
Of yourself you must doubt”
Don’t box me in as a Barbie
I’ve had my say
Get her out of my face
Put the damn doll away
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Katie B. (
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Comments10
Packaged and marketed beauty in a society of sheep. Nicely written it speaks to individuality and beauty in other forms. Well done
Greatly appreciated!
You are most welcome
I praise your individuality!
We need more of this!
Greatly appreciated!
Superb work.
Greatly appreciated!!
I love the declarative and confident tone of the poem... complements the message perfectly. great write
Greatly appreciated!
Katie, there’s a fierce clarity here…rejecting the image, reclaiming the body, and standing firm in your own worth. That temple line anchors it, and everything builds from there into something grounded and real. It doesn’t ask for permission. Well done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you for your thoughtful review Tristan!!
Once we are put in a healthy mix of typical humans we realise quickly the delusion pushed upon us🙏🏻🕊️
Thankful for your thoughtful review, Arqios!!
Most welcome, Katie B🙏🏻🕊️
Better to be a real person than one who’s fake. I loved this analogy Katie, great write!
Such true words Katie, Barbie is a farce leading kids to an imagined way of life.
Andy
It is better to be flawed and natural than a ‘Barbie doll’ although she ruled the roost for many years. Agree with your views and commend the genuineness
I prefer the real Barbie too I happen to like the way you are the way you write I think you're perfect and I think the Barbie that comes in the box should stay in the box I love the way you write I'd love to add you as a friend of mine thank you so much for sharing your beautiful writing
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