Rett

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Fallen Angel (Not a nice subject)

Fallen Angel

Short skirt, fishnet stockings, long legs,
Alone on a streetcorner
Leaning against a lamppost, classic pose.
Such a young thing, what a pity,
Turning tricks in the night!

Spiked heels, low cut blouse,
she makes her pitch.
"Hey Mista, Wanna have a good time?
C'mon, ain't I good enough for ya?
Look at these legs, ain't they fine?"
Selling herself to the Johns!

Only sixteen if she's a day,
Not in school,
Fallen Angel, a life gone astray
Walking the streets at night
Selling her favors, play for pay,
Another car door opens, in she goes!

Somebody's daughter, just a child,
She should be out having fun.
Does she know the danger?
Will she live to see the sun?
Turning tricks, no senior prom!

What's her story, why is she here?
A child who should be cared for.
A house, a room, a telephone,
Not turning tricks at open car doors!
Terrified, she sees the knife!

I noted this a few weeks ago in Houston when coming home late from a Football game and noticed a couple of early teen aged girls on the corner. When I stopped for the light I was actually propositioned. One of the girls was white, one was black and both were way too young to be doing that kind of thing. I called the police, but they won't even respond to a call about that. Sad.

— Rett, Dec 02, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

infinite_dwarf

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

It is quite sad, yes. I would wager my clothes that they were run-aways needing cash to support themselves. Not a nice subject, indeed, but definitely well written. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "So you stand on the corner in your new English clothes. And you look so polished from your hair down to your toes. Ahh, but still your finger's gonna pick your nose after all." - B.Joel

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Very true jess

Thank you. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

zarul

17 years 6 months ago

HI

IT IS SAD to know that any girls of my age do this kind of things. surely there is a reason or reasons behind it. no one wanna do that kind of job unless they have really good or desperate reasons. this is a good piece dealing with a subjective subject. HUG ZARUL

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Zarul

It happens a lot more than you would think. Usually runaways or addicts already by accident or on purpose for various reasons. Sad it is my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Debra Bryant

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

Painful subject, but skillfuly written. I liked the fact that it shines a light on a sad subject. Debbie

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Debra

It is sad, but I guess a woman has a right to do with her body what she wants, but does a child? I just hate seeing it happen to children. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Kailashana

17 years 6 months ago

Rett, A subject that a

Rett, A subject that a friend and I were just speaking about. If men wouldn't pay for it, would there be prostitutes of any age? Dunno... but what if? Thank you for this poem, Rett..... I wonder truly, how many men have NEVER gone to a prostitute? ~A "Speech is blasphemy. Silence a lie. Above speech and silence is a way out." I-tuan.

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

I dunno, Anna

I have worked with strippers, known a few prostitutes, but never indulged myself, at least not to my knowledge unless you count buying a woman dinner and dancing as paying for it. It is not something I am happy with. It especially hurts to see children doing it. I have seen a lot of it especially in my teens out on my own. Life can get rough. It is sad to see. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Kailashana

17 years 6 months ago

Hmmmmm. We all have issues

Hmmmmm. We all have issues we have to *overcome*. Ram Dass said something a long time ago that I shall not forget: "To hold all this in one's heart is indescribable". Yes. Mostly because it's so damned heartbreaking. ~A p.s. I'll let the dinner & dancing thing pass for now... "Speech is blasphemy. Silence a lie. Above speech and silence is a way out." I-tuan.

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Anna

The dinner and dancing was supposed to be tongue in cheek and not a comment. *G* There is a lady, yes, I call her a lady that comes into the corner store where I live that is a part time prostitute. She recently got married and quit the business. Very much in love and very nice. She has talked of the rough times when she ran away from home due to parental abuse and how rough it was on the streets trying to keep from being found and surviving. I don't judge those that do it, I judge the circumstances that forced them into it. Children are near and dear to my heart and I hate to see lives ruined due to circumstances beyond their control. I know how rough it can be since I left home at 13 myself. I have slept in fields, alleys, under bridges, with older women. I have woke up with my eyes matted shut with blood laying in a dumpster where I was thrown after being mugged and beaten half to death so I know intimately how rough it can be out there. It is one of the reasons I take a lot of stuff so seriously and am so dang stubborn at times. *S* Be well my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Kailashana

17 years 6 months ago

I knew it was *tongue and

I knew it was *tongue and cheek*, that's why I said I'll pass it for now....;-) However, your life's story is just as heart-wrenching as your poem.... I sometimes think that poets are poets because we have gone through the most abysmal life experiences and have come out the other side with a light of awareness, depth and love.... the heart of a poem-poet. And I notice how sheltered and loving my life was.... Bless you for being who you are Rett. I love you for your brutal uncompromising honesty. ~A "Speech is blasphemy. Silence a lie. Above speech and silence is a way out." I-tuan.

Janice Pearce

17 years 6 months ago

Fallen Angel

Your poem is a true heartwrenching problem. I know of a church that is raising money to get these young girls off the streets. I feel you did your part by addressing the problem. Thank you Rett~ _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks you Janice

That is great to hear. It truly is heartwrenching. I appreciate the info about the churches. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Janice

I appreciate it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Clause or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG!For the rest, Merry Christmas!" Rett

Linda Moses

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

The oldest profession in the world, they say. I agree, How sad that such young girls are involved, for whatever reason. If the potential for violence doesn't stop them, you would think the diseases out there would

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Yeah, that is extremely scarey too

What you get these days can't be cured with a shot and it is a long, slow, cruel death. It is still debatable as to prostitute or Shaman as the oldest, of course there is also the mind set that both are the same anyway. It scares me to think of children out there doing this. Thank you my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Clause or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG!For the rest, Merry Christmas!" Rett

Mark

17 years 6 months ago

Until they see the knife

Talk about food for prey. How can they be so trusting? I don't get it but know it's real. Glad ya called the police but they probably know already yes? Oh, I just gave birth to an angel lol Quite a contrast my latest poem. If you read that I feel lucky. Mark

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks mark

Yeah, it is extremely scary, but people will do most anything to survive. The saddest part is the men and women that prey upon these kids. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett

tbeaudet

17 years 6 months ago

Very disturbing tale

you tell here, Rett. It's so very sad that any child would be so desolate and feel so hopeless and abandoned that they are forced into this lifestyle. Very troubling indeed... lost innocence, lost childhoods, lost souls. Thanks for sharing. Tom

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Tom

I think the first time I really paid attention to this type thing was In New Orleans about 1965 and in several cities since then. Sad state of affairs. Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett