Not-So-Pretty Woman

by LockedInEternity   Sep 12, 2008


Beautiful, Deadly, Radiant
Passing by howling men with eyes so calm and mysterious
They shout vulgar comments that just bounce off her hard exterior.
Outside - a goddess, while inside - a slave.
For every night brings with it a fully different day.
Thrown around like an unwanted rag doll
from man to man
Never destined to find that loving home.
Never finding those safe arms to embrace her.
Praying every morning for the nights past sins and sins to come.
Waiting for her "pretty woman" moment
But she has already erased her future.
All that's left now is her miserable present.
Outside, she may be a goddess
Still, inside, she stays a slave.
For every night brings with it a wholly different day.

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  • 15 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    This was a very sad piece, yet it is true and it does happen. But, you did a really good job with this, and I don't think I need to go into further explination :] So well done. 5/5.

  • 15 years ago

    by Paiger

    Beautiful and sad at the same time, you can really feel the emotion comming through.

    "Waiting for her "pretty woman" moment "

    I have watched the movie "Pretty Woman" so I can guess that I know exactly what you are refering to, I lvoe that you connected to something that other people can really know, great idea :)

    5/5

  • 15 years ago

    by ether

    In the last line, if you say 'wholly' then doesn't that mean you don't need "different" after it? I'm not too sure.

    I like this, it kept me reading throughout and the meaning is good. And I did enjoy how the ending rounded the piece off nicely. 5/5

    jess ~

  • 15 years ago

    by Blissful

    Wow this was so deep and emotional you truly told a sad story. So many lose themselves in this street life and are treated like a piece of meat used only for pleasure. Its hard for them to move on from the pain and go towards finding someone to love because every man they look at they think only wants them for pleasure. What an interesting topic you choice to write about I just wish it was longer.

    Well done.

    *5/5*

  • 15 years ago

    by Karl Wild GG23

    Far to many young girls fall victim to the street and it's sad because all they need is some love and support to change their lifestyle. Excellent write about a very true topic....5/5 GG23

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