Gender-Neutral Dolls
Barbie and Ken, you can now step aside
For Mattel's bringing new kids to town -
"Creatable World," as the dolls will be called,
In all skin tones from pale to dark brown.
Each doll comes with wigs, both a short and a long
And a wardrobe with skirt, shirt and pants,
So when children are playing, all choices are fine
And no one will be looking askance.
For gender-neutrality now has a place
In the market for fashion and toys
And being inclusive, the experts agree,
Curbs intolerance ere it destroys.
Though researchers found much support for these dolls,
Acceptance remains to be seen.
I myself am confused but I guess they'll be loved
By those children who feel in-between.
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