Paper Doll

A satire of what society does to girls.

Grab a girl, a girl for me, ’n put ‘er on display-- for all to see!
Build ‘er up, ’n tear ‘er down-- it don’t matter with all around.
Fake a smile, shed a tear-- it’s a good time with everybody ‘ere.
Strip ‘er clothes, dress ‘er up nice-- soon she’ll be dolled up thrice.
Apply foundation, ’n line ‘er eyes--  it’s okay sweetie, don’t cry.
Straight’n ‘er hair,  add a frilly bow--  don’t leave a stray a woe!
Shave ‘er legs, ’n darken ’er tan-- come 'n ‘elp--  anybody can!
Take the wallflo’er, make ‘er dance, now there!  ‘ere’s ‘er chance!
She may not like it, refuse to play, but every puppet’s got ‘er day.
She may whine, cry, ’n complain, but don’t dare let ‘er beauty wan!
So she wants a book?  Pay no heed-- for a mind, she’s got no need!
She’s a beauty, not a beast-- she don’t need brains, not in the least!

Author's Note

The terrible grammar is intended, as much as it killed me...
I wrote this while at work with my mom in a library (I help her out at the end of the school year).
It's extremely different from my normal writing, but I like the message in it.
I have no idea what possessed me to write this, either.

Reviews

[Ruby Moon]

its true...
sometimes even the "smart" girls get caught up in it
*makes a face at that*
but... nice piece portarying that even though what is being portary is not beautiful

[Ms Jessica Renee]

Wow..the way you structured this poem is like artwork.
Great job on telling how life can be for girls who are forced to play a part no matter how smart they are.
Bravo

[Poeticpiers]

the bitter truth on display. The wretched english suits the theme nicely

[+xDrunkenFairytalex+]

Haha. I'm a grammar freak too! But all is well. I enjoyed it. I imagined it like a chick with a brittish or english acsent telling a story. Very nice.

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I think this is wonderful. Its pretty creative. Good piece!

[Cristal Reviewess]

so true.

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I think this has a very strong message written in an "original" format. If one adds music to it, it can be a modern Irish folk song.

[wizthom]

the best poetry is not perfect but the meaning is perfection in the making ,
i found it to be very lyrical yes all ers n ns made since as i was dancing thu the right..smile ,,wizthom

[Chloe Madison Taylor.]

awesome. I like it. And its very true, society changes alot of people, especially girls, and not always for the best.

some girls know how to tell them to shove it up their a*s though.
=]