Molly

Miss Molly I am sure she may be

Yet miss Molly isn't sick

Well she may very well be ill

I am unsure, I do not really know her

 

Two months ago we first saw her

Sitting there all alone and forelorn

The makeup and tears streaming down

The sign on the ground in front of her

 

I am broke and hungry,please help

Her clothes were dirty then

Her hair dishevelled and looked her plight

The chubby cheeks pronouncing a pout

 

I read I looked I walked by

Then often I thought for two months

I should have helped, maybe I could have

Then I thought she could help

 

Jobs are available in every store and shop

How can a job not be found for her

Ywca would be a place to stay and be clean

Food is offered at many a church

 

Yet......................

 

Today is two months to the day

Since we first saw miss Molly

There she sits,sign in place

I am Molly Please help me

 

In the exact same spot and time of day

Hers clothes a little cleaner today

The cheeky pout and makeup streaked face

Hopelessly looking at the ground

 

Miis Molly is renouned I am sure

For her skill at showmanship is perfect

The perfect play in simple language

Displayed as powerfully as a poem

 

I will no longer wonder or worry

For I know miss Molly has a job

She is an actress extraordinaire

The money she makes must be good

 

For two months from today I bet

        Miss Molly will still be there......................

Reviews

[Helena]

This was insightful and well thought out. And I agree with what Sharon said. Makes one think
doesn't it? Rather like the "boy who cried wolf". These types of "actors" sometimes cruel
it for the real down and outs. Good read. Hugs Helena

[Sharon Miller Bolander]

Sometimes it's very difficult to separate the truly needy and/or mentally ill from those putting on a good act. I would feed someone appearing in dire need rather than just hand out money, but I'm not really a perfect judge by any means. Very thought-provoking piece! You can see my mind is spinning. Sharon

[Your Tasty Field Adviso..]

i like this poem, just for how it carries a story line behind it and does it very well. ive tryed this kind of thing myself and it never turns out very well. great poem.

[Jack E. B.]

Scenes like this do make you wonder sometimes, Mary. Thank you for sharing....Jack