A Tale of Two

Steve adored Alyss'   (A-lease)
marks proved time
and time, She
was beauty, alive
slipping mickeys
wooden nickels,
please
this didn't work
She got out, what
hurt, freedom
clogged by scant
advances, She returned
favors by papered
johns, protecting
Her a*s from dirty
things She disliked,
slum, born to which
swearing, forever
to exit Papas  
decree, servant
upon none
save Her own skin
backed, by George.
Years later, abated
love, waiting days
for change of clothes
sad to the beat on
forlorn street
She nearly but closed
Her eyes, as stars
from a car nicked
Her side, there
the two door, Steve
lunged to the ground
saving the drowned
picked Her up, leaving
the town, both
bought a ticket
to the days
winning lottery
times to be had
lasts of the bad
saw glitz,
Alyss did grin
cities opened
once more akin
days went by
She saw Her promise
cashed, grabbed
every Benjamin
She knew,
as the night
draped
away She flew
escaped
living paid.
As for Steve
it's believed
he works nights
under bright shines
earning that dollar
one more time.   
 

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Sounds like Alyss was a poor working girl who couldn't get out of her own way...this has the feeling of true life grit, your characters come to life on the page, sadly.

[Souladareatease]

Thank You Frieda...I knew Her well and glad She could fly on her own terms for once in life--appreciate the read!!!

[Frieda P]

My pleasure, your reads are always intriguing.

[Souladareatease]

too kind!!!

[quinfinn]

gritty street life and hopes upon dreams of better tomorrows. caught in that trap of city life. never have i seen it penned better. well done!

[Souladareatease]

Thank You for the kind words Peg. You are too kind...I actually knew the woman...her hubby not so much...he was a bit jerkish...I was proud of Her (think he was a dominator since he was "the savior"...

[Sami Khalil]

"days went by
She saw Her promise
cashed, grabbed
every Benjamin
She knew,
as the night
draped
away She flew "
A beautiful tale of two in a great poetic form...Thank you for sharing...:)

[Souladareatease]

Thank You Sami:) Greatly Appreciated:)

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)