For the Doll Collector

Dolls

They are so lovely to look at
So beautiful to hold
But for a serious collector
Worth their weight in gold.

Kept in original boxes
And lined up on shelves
They are too valuable to play with
And must stay there by themselves.

Kids look at them longing
And wish they could play awhile
But these are Mom's treasures
And you don't mess with Mama's dolls!

Thena

The Family of Dolls

There are so many of them
In every size and nationality
And some made to look like
What we think the future might be.

There are baby dolls with curls
And fashion models so svelte and glamorous
And a few handsome male dolls
Looking so debonair and amorous!

They are so much fun to collect
And finding the perfect one is a thrill
Some of them are so very much like
People that I know for real.

I love to make up stories
That go with each personality
For that just adds to the fun
Of doll collecting for me!
Thena


All Over the House

They are perched on the piano
Setting on the bed
Looking down from shelves
That are high overhead.

They are dressed in sundresses
And serious formal attire
Made to look like movie stars
Or workers ready to hire.

They are young and single
With cutesy pets in tow
And others are crafted
To look like famous people we know.

They have taken over the study
And rule the dinning room too
My doll collection is growing so big
What is a collector to do!

Thena