Shallow little hearts A world that doesn't care Skimpy lacy underwear She's got vomit in her hair
Tattoo's and needle marks Black eyes and heavy hearts Short skirts and outfits Pretty, selfish tarts
But i'm not like the rest of them Hell I'll never be I'm just dancing for the groceries Even though it's killing me
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I stand and wonder what she's doing I'm miles away and she'd be in bed If only i could watch her sleeping While i paint my lips bright red
I wish i could call to say i loved her But the boss says no calls go out or in I put on a dress that might be pretty If I didn't have to take it off again
They tell me that i have no future Seems good looks they never last But there's money for the taking And the time well it goes fast
The music's loud and they drink water My name tonight i can't recall They all cheer for the single mother I just smile and stare at the wall
I take the stage all dressed up In sequins and pretty laces The dj plays my song again And I dance for all the faces
I'm just daincing for the groceries Hell I'm dancing for the rent I'm dancing for the credit card That it seems I've already spent
But smiling while i dance is just the price i have to pay to make my daughter healthy I don't know any other way
Oh. My. God. I don't normally say that, but in this case it's appropriate. I started reading your poem and I couldn't stop reading. I couldn't stop at all. I'm finding it hard to... find words that I can say. That was amazing! I...I... WOW. I am completely stunned. The story is so sad and told so undeniably well. Thank you for writing this. ~UNTAMEDelegance
Falling rain
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since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178 Small town, Illinois
2posted2009-10-1502:48 PM
Amelia looks gorgeous just like her mother. It was no surprise to me when your poem amazed me with its beauty and sorrow. You know how to tell a story and you do it well. Keep writing hun and know that we're all here for you.
-Zach
nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200 Between the Lines
3posted2009-10-1502:52 PM
She's beautiful and you told the story well~~
M
RevengeIsMine Senior Member
since 2006-07-08
Posts 820 Australia
4posted2009-10-1505:31 PM
Thankyou Soo very very much guys.. Amelia really is my pride and joy and i would do anything to keep her safe and provide for her
hunnie_girl
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since 2006-06-18
Posts 2567 Canada
5posted2009-10-1703:54 AM
awww beautiful Jess!!... it seems I have missed so much with you already. she's so beautiful much love Krysti
nehematala Member
since 2009-05-21
Posts 129
6posted2009-10-2104:43 PM
She is beautiful and the poem is amazing
XxForever.BrokenxX Senior Member
since 2008-01-20
Posts 891 Neverland
7posted2009-10-2207:06 PM
Awe, Jess. Times can be hard but always remember who you are, and what you want to accomplish. That way you'll never loose yourself in the world. This is a great poem by the way. Library for sure.
Love you and miss you!!! Give Amelia a hug for me
{~~*~~}
EmilyTheStrange {~~*~~} ...popsicle!
Leanne <3 Member
since 2007-08-25
Posts 216 N.S.W, Australia
8posted2009-10-3101:03 AM
This stopped me in my tracks, it was so sad but such a beautiful story of devotion and love. And Amelia is gorgeous! -Lee
Mysteria
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since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328 British Columbia, Canada
9posted2009-11-0501:58 PM
What a beautiful daughter you have! When I was in University my roommate danced for the groceries too, and she is now a doctor at a very famous hospital in the United States. Sometimes we just do what we have to do to fulfill our dreams. Dreaming big is good!