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Hooker's Lament |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone 
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Many laugh and scorn them, to some they may cause fear. But there are reasons for their lifestyle, ones that most don't want to hear. A teenage girl, a runaway, no food, no love, alone. A charming man approaches and offers her a home. She looks at him with wonder- such a strong and handsome man. She's unaware he'll use her. Take everything he can. He'll drain her dry and helpless and when he's through, he'll go. Leave her to her life of hell, the only one she knows. Another kind of woman goes in with open eyes. She weighs out all the options and decides that she should try. She needs some money badly, her sex life is a chore. She might as well just use it. More cash could open doors. She goes about it subtly, she's still a classy act. With time, the life gets ugly. But it's so hard to turn back. Still others have a habit they have no choice to feed. No other way to do it, they have to fill the need. The fire that burns inside them cares little what you think. It only knows it's hurting and demands to have a drink. So next time you are driving, and see these women walk, thank God that you don't have to. Your battles have been fought. All women aren't as lucky, life's not equally designed. Some women have their needs met, and some are walking blind.. |
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tookabear Junior Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 28Mansfield, TX USA |
You shed a sympathetic light on a world few refuse to look at without judgment. You give these women a voice, a face, a heart. Amazing poem.. I loved it |
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Xeonox
since 2000-04-01
Posts 1764CA, USA |
Girl Power, yea!!!! LOL. You have written a poem on a very interesting topic. Good job. I am male by the way.  Ronil (What I say I live by and what I live by is what I create). |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
An empathetic pen indeed. Well wrought and kindly sown. I appreciate the different tac you've taken here. Good one. Christopher Now with the wisdom of years I try to reason things out And the only people I fear Are those who never have doubt. -Billy Joel |
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lotharingia Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897saarbruecken, Germany |
Cat, What a brilliant poem! I am so glad you wrote this. So many of us are quick to judge and lack the capacity to empathise. < !signature--> Lotharingia "Dreams are life, reality, creation" Miguel de Unanumo [This message has been edited by lotharingia (edited 07-26-2000).] |
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Deborah1 Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653New Hampshire |
I agree, this sheds new light, and again it gets the reader thinking. Another fine job here!! Wonderful insight...Loved it!1 The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose...--Hada Bejar |
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LarBear Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 138Kingston, New York |
Sandra, A beautiful and very witty poem. One of the above posts said it best. " you have gave them a voice and a face" LarBear |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
The worlds oldest profession and the one most studied by experts....and we know no more today than we did 2000 years ago. But your poem helps to give insight. Thanks. Hardrock |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
Bravo for your empathy. It is sad that these women are judged without ever knowing the "why" they do what they do. I'm sure very few grow-up wanting to be a hooker, but life happens and there may not be a choice. Thank you for giving them some dignity. Linda |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Cat,...this is indeed a most interesting piece. How oddly cool (I know that makes no sense, but humor me)....how oddly cool that you and Hardrock write these two incredible poems,..both holding important messages. I commend you Sandra on a job beyond well done with this. You have indeed opened eyes and hearts. Be well C. *Peace. |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Excellent job! To some people, the truth is only what they see. Thanks Sandra. Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. -William Wordsworth- |
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Wren Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 312 |
Cat- Wow, you really opened my eyes....What an interesting point of veiw! Great poem, I'm voting for it! -Wren The thread of destiny Unknown by anyone Unseen by anyone Winds around your heart Moist with tears -Vampire Princess Miyu Theme |
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kynder Senior Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 537Tallahassee, Florida |
moonbeam, you truly have a way with words my friend. thank you for sharing this one. i hope you don't speak from experience, dear one. kynder Sunshine can not bleach The snow, Nor time unmake what Poets know. Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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qtpieelmo Senior Member
since 2000-07-04
Posts 989Sesame Street :) hee hee ,NY |
wow great work u put light to a dark & dirty subject & looked at it as good when everyone else was afraid & refused to they are people too they have hearts, feelings, & dreams & are acomplishing them through a much bumpier path luved the poem |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Sandra Thank you so very much for referring this poem to me. I was in awe at the power in your words and the vivid images I saw. I applaud you for speaking on behalf of these women. I have written a couple of poems of this nature and I find it a challenge to try and imagine just for a minute what it must be like for them. Thank you so much for sharing your extraordinary talent, I so much look forward to reading your words. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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