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Broken Barbie Doll

October 22, 2011
By Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Now Cinderella don't you go to sleep, it's such a bitter form of refuge, oh don't you know the kingdom's under siege, and everbody needs you. - The Killers

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Toss back your blond hair,
Over your shoulder.
Gaze into his eyes,
Now let your long lashes flutter.
Laugh at his dumb joke,
Put a hand on his arm.
Taking him is easy,
You’ve got natural charms.
I’ve got to study,
Sit back and observe.
You’ve got it so easy,
My goodbye goes unheard.
Because you could have anyone,
And yet you want him.
Is it because I was the first one,
To say hi to the kid?
Because I might have a shot,
With this kid maybe,
If I try really hard,
He just might see me.
But your star shines so brightly,
And mine is so weak.
Just a hue of a rainbow,
Once at its peak.
Now it has faded,
The sky has turned back to blue.
One day I will resurface,
And I will overtake you.
Right now it’s not possible,
And I blink back tears.
Head to the gate,
I’m almost there.
When he jumps up,
Leaves you to your own.
Wraps an arm around me,
And then takes me home.
I look behind me,
Observe you standing there.
A broken Barbie doll,
You’ve got frizz in your hair.
And your star seems to dim,
While mine seems to glow.
His hand slips into mine,
And that’s how I know.
That you’re no longer here,
In his thoughts,
You are long gone,
And I’m all he’s got.
I start to tremble,
Then begin to shake,
Because for the first time in a long time,
I’m not in second place.

© Jessica M., West Bloomfield, MI

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Have we all been here, or is it just me? Lately, I've been here an awful lot. Comments are appreciated.
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on Jan. 22 2014 at 2:13 pm
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This is going on to my Favorites List! And don't worry, everyone has been there or they will be someday.
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on Sep. 8 2012 at 8:30 pm
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I LOVE THIS!!! Fantastic job! Beautiful! Please read, rate, and comment on my poems! Thanks! 
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on May. 16 2012 at 6:34 pm
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This is really fantastic! The feelings are described really well. Keep up the great work.
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awesom emetaphor of the barbie doll...and yes ive been there, still am...your poems are great theyre from you heart and i feel i can read this and relate...i dont know you but thorugh your writings its like i do! if you can check out my poem called 'Cause I'm Still Young'
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This is really great, and yes we all have been there. This is the perfect way to describe the feeling of being in a shadow.
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I love it. I know I have felt this so many times before and this totally helps to get things in perspective! Plus, great rhythm and writing.
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Encouraging. Thats the word that popped in my head when I was reading this. I really like this:)
makaylaaarianna BRONZE said...
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Great poem . I understand completely. Check out mine sometime ?
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brilliant! i had a similair feeling in my poem "pre-owned doll"...bravo
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Something like this just happened to me the other day. ITs beautiful. :)
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on Nov. 12 2011 at 7:01 am
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 Wow this is really good... And i have been here before also.
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Totally been here. Absolutely GORGEOUS! Made me cry a bit.
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This is amazing!!! And yeah, I've totally been there too. Did you know Barbie was created by a GUY!?!? Just goes to show why she's so unproportional and, for lack of a better word, perfect. Lol keep up the awesome work!!!
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lol...this made me smile :) lol...i think every girl can relate in some way to this..
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Wow! This is amazing!

It's so relatable and very well-written. Great job, please keep writing more.

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Its great, i do beleive anyone could relate to i easly.
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love it! its beautiful! :)
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i love the happy ending...:) and the title...:)
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first of all, i'd like to point out that the name of this is what made me click it. the poem kept my attention while reading it, which is a plus. very nice. (:
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I like this, so many girls will do anything like a "Barbie Doll" just to get what they want.