Today, I was presented with this poem in my Literature class. I felt quite glued to every word and meaning. The tone was perfect and it accurately represents how society applies such pressure to such an innocent mind. This particular kind of art not only makes you feel the words but allows you to apply them to yourself. I think the key message here is: never too judge others on their appearances, because being beautiful should be defined on who they are on the inside. 

~ Alayna 

Barbie Doll

This girlchild was born as usual
and presented dolls that did pee-pee
and miniature GE stoves 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 on 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 her legs
and offered them up.

In the casket displayed on satin she lay
with the undertaker's cosmetics painted on,
a turned-up putty nose,
dressed in a pink and white nightie.
Doesn't she look pretty? everyone said.
Consummation at last.
To every woman a happy ending. 

Marge Piercy