Short Mattel Poems

They could not call them dolls.
	Because they were afraid of little boys’ reactions to the word doll.
So Mattel named their boy dolls 
             ACTION 
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	Gave them swords, guns, capes, boots.
It was a billion dollar idea,
	Almost as good as Barbie.
		Maybe better....

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She sits in a provocative way, knowing it.
Shiny red fedora perched down over her eyes.
An open dress shows many gorgeous assets.
Headlights glaring, soft legs casually crossed.

Looking like a doll from Mattel, not Art Deco.
I wonder if she is getting ready to dance or sing?
Could be both, she is multi-talented, capable of surprises.
I watch my cousin proudly, ready to give loud applause....

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