mischief, mayhem, revelry. These 3 words are from Beth at
http://ididnthavemyglasseson.com
This perhaps is not what you are use to my readers -
but this is how my muse directed me.
sounds of revelry
spatters
the night
split skirts
ride high on corners
trading skin for money
eyes of youth through
windows stare to lie on backs
open legs - knees bent
MISCHIEF
~ but never kiss
the lowly have it tougher
battering or death, risks
lined up on the street
calling 'honey what you want'
are they empty
remembering
the little girls they were
and how they sell themselves
exhibiting their wares
but who am I to judge
the top girls don't have corners
there's no mayhem in their world
unlike the street lamp hussling
tease and flaunt their 'goods'
they do 'a job', as I do mine
and who am I to say
this is how they live their life
from day ..to day..to day
©jmtacken Sept 2013
Feel free to pass on 3 words :-)
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i love this jen, you have reached way into the corners of your mind and have taken my 3 words and done me proud. bravo )
thank you, *Phew* I am glad you liked it, took me a little while…but hearing your comments has made it all worth while 🙂 xx
Society proposes politics as a noble profession… that tells us about the notions.
What I think is that every person is free to participate in activities to earn money, as long as they do not hurt others and themselves as well. If truth be considered, being a prostitute is a profession. It is alright. The main problem is that sometimes these young girls are forced into it, against their will.
I hear almost everyday of a new sex racket being found in the news. That is something which is not tolerable.
Powerful creation… and I liked how you represented it.
HA, it makes me proud to read your comments. The younger girls yes, there is a trade which is despicable. I am with you, if they do not hurt others or themselves…live and let live. Thank you.
Unusual? Yes.
Do i like it? I bloody love it!
I think its one of your best ones!
You do? One of my best? Oh goodness! happy dances around the room 🙂 Thank you darling, as always, being so kind about my work. (Think I bloody love it too just quietly) xx
Sorry for a late reply. Yes, i thought that one was so passionate and raw and brilliant!
you did not need to reply – but I thank you for doing so – so kind and your comments about my work means so much to me – thank you! xx
Oh honey, every time i take a little break from wordpress, your blog is one of the first ones i visit when i come back!
that has made my week – seriously – thank you for being so gracious xx
Dear RM this is a sad piece. You are right in asking/saying who are we to say what they do is not of worth. For it is. They serve a purpose maybe not ours but all the same a purpose.
I like that you open this for a discussion. Some interesting issues raised.
think if it was legal, the middle man/criminal element would be removed, let them have benefits and pay their tax and they would be more protected, making the choice more their own.
Beth – so true, too many ‘pimps’ who are the control and greed behind them. Legalise the profession and we hopefully eradicate the scum. x
Thank you Summer. I was looking at this piece in a non judgemental way, knowing that though these young girls are scorned, some of them know of no other life. Yes, they serve a purpose and have done for centuries. I did not realise that it would evoke or open discussion, but I am glad that it has.
Apparently the sex industry is the safest place to have sex……fact.
hmm unless your somewhere safe and cosy
Well I was referring to places outside of safe and cosy.
😉 I know
it is an interesting pondering on that life…its not what one we chose, which gives a bit of mystery…why do they choose it…who knows…some choose it out of necessity and seeing no other way, which is the sad part for me…some have no choice cause they were sold into it, which is worse…so i wonder did they choose…
many have been brought up in that life, many would see it just as a quick way to make a dollar, others to support drug habits, others because they have no choice. So many different answers as to why and I thank you Brian for reading for asking the questions. 🙂
I feel so very strongly on this subject. You have handled the subject perfectly bravo! Here is one I wrote for child abuse awareness month April last year. http://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/virgin-white-four-little-maidens-of-the-night/ be well and outspoken!
Definitely different than your norm, Jen, but well done! I like that you wrote it with no judgement.
Thank you Jen – kind as always 🙂 xx Glad to see you awake 😉
This one made me sad Jenny but I felt you reaching into this world and capturing perfectly, you are ‘crazy good’ lol, luv ya heaps x
Crazy good? Hmm I like the sound of that 🙂 Thank you darling.. luv ya heaps too xxx
Wow right on!
🙂 thank you darling E xx
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Well done; I’d rather have my job….tough life, but great portrayal.
I think even being out of work here…that yes the path that these girls take is a dangerous one…we are somewhat safer in our 9 to 5’s – thank you Beck 🙂 xx
All I seen was the picture 😦
..often some of our most inspired work is born from a frightening leap into an abyss.
..such inspired poetry you’ve penned here, ty
no Thank You MF for reading and commenting. There is probably others ways I could write, but I don’t let myself ‘go’ very often. I think I need to take some more leaps. 🙂
a job indeed, always has always will , a few used by many.
Like a lot Mumsy x
Thank you precious 🙂 xx
Very different and very strong. Love that opening stanza – it almost spits at the reader. Short and punchy suits the subject matter well. Well done.
and I am amazed what the reader sees and feels, as there was no intent to write it to match the subject matter – it’s just what came out, so I thank you for being so astute lovely 🙂 x