Edge

Edge

A Poem by Holly O'Brien
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About a prostitute and her encounter with another woman

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What are you looking at?
I asked, but I...
Wasn't really asking

You see
I'll be your world
I'll be your girl
If you have the money

But my buyers usually have dicks
They fork out greens
To see my tricks

It's just hard earned money
That gets around
Like a cycle
It goes roun and roun

But this girl
Why was she watching me?
What about me
Was she looking to see?

She had a thin scar
Above her left eye
Wore black baggy jeans
That hid her feminine thighs

For a moment I thought
That she was a man
Until I saw
Her tiny hands

I waited
To see what she'd do
She leaned in and whispered
Baby girl, I want you

She said...
I know the game
So are you willing to play?
Just give me what I want
Cause I'm willing to pay

I looked at her
Her brown eyes lonely
I'd grant them hope
Just one night only

So push my limits
Boyish girl
And for the money
I'll be your world

I let her pursue me
It was not something
I couldn't be

Later we found ourselves
Planting and stroking
aching and croaking
in the wilds of the night

Her rough hands like magnets
Her hard gaze like sadness
I was the comforter
I was the conquered

Push my limits
push my limits
Edge....edge...


© 2011 Holly O'Brien


Author's Note

Holly O'Brien
It was so weird that I wrote this while watching a movie called "Zooman" which has nothing to do with what this poem is about lol...but I guess some music started playing in the movie and put me in a certain mood.

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This did push the limits, I enjoyed being on the edge of this poem. It put me in a place that I have never experienced, and it made me think what I would do in this position, if for money a woman would be my world...hummm...

She said...

I know the game

So are you willing to play?

Just give me what I want

Cause I'm willing to pay

I love this I thought it put me right there. Great write!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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I love this poem to be honest I see this very thing going on being I go out a lot. It's sad to see women push to no boundaries for money. I think you meant to say panting and stroking not planting. other then that I saw no other error.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Nice poem. The rhythm kind of reminds me of Gwendolyn Brooks, though most of her poems are shorter than this one. I enjoyed it much! Definitely unique and original.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This did push the limits, I enjoyed being on the edge of this poem. It put me in a place that I have never experienced, and it made me think what I would do in this position, if for money a woman would be my world...hummm...

She said...

I know the game

So are you willing to play?

Just give me what I want

Cause I'm willing to pay

I love this I thought it put me right there. Great write!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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very nice!! I love how it's written, the rhymes come strong and subtle at different points speeding it up as the action progresses and then slowing down to narrate!! great stuff!!!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

WOW I LOVE IT!
Your words truly captured the life of many women
in the streets turning tricks to survive
And i must tell you the tone and language is absolutely stunning
I love the entire poem its Brilliant!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A somewhat sensual poem, of two lost souls reaching out for love, hurt and perhaps used by men they seek solace in each others arms, really quite beautiful, and who cares where our muse takes us where the inspiration comes from, excellent work

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

nice work on this decriptive and detailed view of those lives within the streets...a poem vividly showing ...living on the edge...

nice....

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This has a mastery to it. I love the story line, the way you describe the characters is also nice... the structure amazing. Nice write, looking forward to more of your work.

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Well, good job! Music can be often an aphrodisiac among other mood changers, and this time it certainly worked for you!

Great write!

Her rough hands like magnets - I loved this line!

So push my limits
Boyish girl
And for the money
I'll be your world --- Oh yes!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Holly O'Brien
Holly O'Brien

Macon, Georgia



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Well I was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas but I currently reside in Macon, Georgia where I attend college (IT major). Writing has always been my passion and it always will be. A very good friend .. more..

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