Barbie Dolls are fortunate.
They always look grand.
No hearts to be broken,
or one might think…
Their children crave new,
modern models,
and will eventually get them.
The luckier dolls will be placed upon the top shelf
to gather dust.
Some misfortunate dolls will end up as bathtub toys
all washed up.
Several dolls will find their legs,
arms, and other body parts strewn across her shag green carpet
awaiting their child’s Mother’s command for her to clean them up before supper,
or suffer the consequences.
Most will be thrown quickly in their box,
with cast away dresses and mismatched shoes.
or forgotten -
Abandoned on the floor,
lying naked in the corner
as the light dims
alone.
