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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-07-11 11:42 PM

She had a face just like an angel
And a heart made of pure gold
But so much in her life was missing
Each night her self was sold

She had lost herself somewhere
Desperately searching for her guiding light
Her real life would be exposed
As the day turned into night

In black stockings and stilettos
A mini skirt up to her thighs
She would make herself available
To total strangers passing by

They could have her for an hour
If they had the ready cash
In the elastic of her suspenders
Was where she kept her stash

They used her and abused her
As they satisfied their needs
Then they left her all alone
When they'd completed their deeds

A life of faceless strangers
Her body a vehicle for their lust
Her hopes and dreams were shattered
They had blown away like dust

She'd never known real love
'tho she had so much love to give
Her life was constantly a struggle
Sometimes she'd give up the will to live

She walks this well worn street
A boulevard of broken dreams
She feels so lost and helpless
As life unravels at the seams

* * * * *

I tried to put myself into the shoes
of a street walker to see what it
must be like. I imagine it would
be so soul destroying and I guess
some girls feel they can't get off
the merry-go-round once they are on it.

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-07-11 11:42 PM

Beautifully written

Cold hands means a warm heart

angelswing
Senior Member

since 2000-02-10

Posts 705
United Kingdom

2 posted 2002-07-12 09:07 AM

Your braver than me, I can't no ... not even can't -don't want to- even imagine what it must be like, there is so much pain and suffering out there ... Fantastic poem .
L.of.L. Tom .
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'There is only a very thin line between genius and insanity, this is measured only on sucess; I am proud to be considered an under-achieving genius'.

[This message has been edited by angelswing (07-12-2002 09:07 AM).]

Bridget Shenachie
Senior Member

since 2002-01-23

Posts 1056
Kansas USA

3 posted 2002-07-12 09:41 AM

Sue--This is a very compassionate poem. You write on such a variety of subjects and life situations with such insight. I applaud your efforts.

Shenachie

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

4 posted 2002-07-12 11:33 AM

Sue,
this shows incredible insight and compassion
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

5 posted 2002-07-12 11:44 AM

Sue, this is so moving. You have some insight into what the world around you is like. What a gift.

I used to work in an area that was not the nicest part of Boston and on my way to work in the morning I would see the 'girls' waiting for their johns to pick them up. It always broke my heart -- some were so young. So many of them feel trapped and have no self-esteem and just cannot get out of this life. I think of them often and am so grateful for what I have.

Hugs, Marti

" My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother."

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-07-12 12:25 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Sue, this is so very sad, sweet friend, you have such a gift at fitting into someones shoes and feeling the compassion for them and how they would feel! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a hug to anyone on every cloudy day, we all love you so much, my heart goes out to the homeless with you! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2002-07-13 04:53 PM

Sue: One always wonders why certain girls and women wind up this way. It's usually a sad story. Good representation Sue.

Betty Lou Hebert

Music Maker
Member

since 2002-07-07

Posts 152
THE ORIGINAL !!!!

8 posted 2002-07-13 05:10 PM

As the Grandfather of a talented, educated, attractive everything to live for girl, who is now in prison for 6 years in the prime of her life, I can tell you all in just one word why they do it.

D R U G S !!!!!

Beautiful lines, all the same,
Thank you.
John

Grass won't grow under feet that don't move.

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

9 posted 2002-07-13 06:56 PM

I like what you did with this subject, Sue. Perhaps you would like to see one I did a year ago. /pip/Forum35/HTML/001072.html

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2002-07-13 07:06 PM

In many cases I believe an inability or undesirability to face up to lives problems creates an atmosphere that leads to these circumstances...undesirable family situations....runaways...lack of education...lack of favorable options...
As you say broken spirits and broken dreams...and with this lifestyle comes the problems with alcohol and drugs and soon it becomes a way of life in which there seems to be no relief and no way out...James

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

11 posted 2002-07-13 07:06 PM

You transfer your imagery very well, Sue...
it's not easy to do! But you pull it off!

Kellie_Cantrell
Senior Member

since 2002-05-22

Posts 1667
New York

12 posted 2002-07-13 08:41 PM

wow. this is really good. The point of view and mindset are really neat to see put together like that.. I never thought about thinking what I would do in that situation. Neat write, thanks for making my mind wander and work.

Anvrill
Senior Member

since 2002-06-21

Posts 710
in the interzone now

13 posted 2002-07-13 10:06 PM

That's so sad... *sigh*

"Silly bunny, there are no monsters in here." - Chrys, from Gloom Cookie

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

14 posted 2002-07-13 11:34 PM

This is a real tearjerker, Sue...
It reminds me a bit of that song Tina Turner sings called "Private Dancer"
You wrote this so very well.

~ teary hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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