Bobby Doll

The poem is “Bobby Doll” considering the male version of a Barbie doll in which the doll is a tall, dark and handsome guy. He would be dressed in the latest brand name clothes, shoes, have clear complexion, the great jock, honor student, have all latest technical gadgets, and a cool car. This image would be the envy of all males reaching puberty and the drive behind their hard work to strive for this perfection to be liked by all. He would be presented with miniature I-pods, I-phone, and different cars for all occasions from convertibles to SUV’s. Just as Barbie was with “ miniature GE stoves and irons and wee lipsticks the color of cherry candy(4). He too would have the perfect life until one of his classmates would say ‘you have big ears and flabby legs’. He too would go around apologizing for these imperfections that everyone sees; even though he has strived to be ideal. His weightlifting, practicing sports and all around great and pleasant demeanor would wear out leaving him the same fate as Barbie when he can’t reach perfection to please all.