I Never Had a Barbie
Written by Crystal Cartier
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I realize that most folks think that as a child
I was spoiled
pampered, doted upon, treasured, cherished, Blessed, Loved
And for the most part, this is true.
But I never had a Barbie.
Excuse me? You probably said.
I can’t say I blame you.
But hear me out as I explain.
I promise not to disappoint you.
My Father who art in Heaven
Is Lord of All ... “ The Law” doth proclaim
Laws of Physics, Metaphysics, Mathematics,
Social, Chemistry & Biological Sciences
Lord of Lords by many Names
Hence every female is a Princess
Every man a potential Prince
It is all a Matter of Perspective
& where you choose to look
The Parents that gave birth to me
Fed & sheltered me, gave me dreams & hopes
Taught me all that I should know
Taught me how to stay a float
It does not matter what my Daddy did
By way of occupation
The only thing that matters in whether we were rich or poor
Is the level of his limitations
Rich Parents have lots to give but most of it is cash & stuff
Time is our most valuable commodity
Rich folks have too little to Give Up.
But what does it Profit a Man
To gain the World yet lose his own Soul.
What good is grooming a morally bankrupt Prince & Princess
To hate you when you go broke or grow old?
Have Not’s hate the Have’s resenting them for having nice homes & things
But everyone has their share of problems
Their own perspective and view of things
Everyone has their own Blues to sing.
Hence, I realize that most folks think that as a child I was
spoiled, pampered, doted upon, treasured, cherished, Blessed, Loved
And for the most part, this is true.
But I never had a Barbie.
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© July 12, 2009
Excerpt from the Tattered Contessa
