Barbie's Curse

Barbie's blamed for everything
That ails a girl's self-image;
She'll binge and purge and feel so bad
It's the curse of Barbie's figure.

But she's a toy
Her maker's joy
A target too large and inviting.

It's said so much
There is no doubt
It's a "truth" that can't be ignored.

Forget those who pontificate
It's girls that know the truth
While nuking it in the oven
To see the damn thing grow;
Or maybe she'll decapitate it
And blame it on her brother.

Copyright © Leon Brozyna 2005