Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy (English version

his girl child was born as usual

and presented dolls that did pee-pee

and miniature GE ovens and irons

and wee lipsticks the color of cherry candy.

Then in the magic of puberty, a classmate said

You have a great big nose and fat legs.




She was healthy, tested intelligent,

possessed strong arms and back,

abundant sexual drive and manual dexterity.

She went to and fro apologizing.

Everyone saw a fat nose and thick legs.




She was advised to play coy,

exhorted to come on hearty,

exercise, diet, smile, and wheedle.

Her good nature wore out like a fan belt.

So she cut off her nose and legs

and offered them up.

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