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Lonely

On lonely streets she walks at night Looking to turn a trick How sad the story destiny will write She hopes it passes quick She uses drugs to numb the pain that comes with fading light And on the streets she roams again As strangers she invites On lonely streets she walks no more She'd overdosed the night before No tears were shed for her sad plight Just painful echoes of eternal night 3-4-2015 ''L'' Contest New Or Old Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France

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Date: 9/22/2021 9:50:00 AM
Joseph, congratulations on your win in my L contest with your wonderful poem, splendid writing ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
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Date: 9/23/2021 9:33:00 AM
Thank you for my placement Constance
Date: 9/21/2021 11:06:00 AM
Such a sad story of a life lost to the streets - potential drugged. This is a story told far too often. It touched my heart John and I send prayers heavenward for these lost souls. Congratulations and blessings!
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Date: 8/20/2015 1:06:00 AM
Congrats on ur awesome poem n win Joseph!
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Date: 8/19/2015 1:56:00 AM
Joseph, Congratulations.... SKAT
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Date: 3/11/2015 9:50:00 PM
A very sad story that is all too common for these ladies. Once they get into this dark world there is little chance of escaping it... A great tribute for these tragic, forgotten souls. Very, very well written, Joseph!
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Date: 3/10/2015 1:35:00 PM
A sorrowful write written excellently. Hugs
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Date: 3/9/2015 11:51:00 AM
Good imagery and flow are both presented well within your lines. You have a gift with words that is simple yet so powerful. Emile. #7
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Date: 3/6/2015 6:59:00 PM
G'day Joseph... An all too common event and too easy to turn our heads and look the other way. Lonliness must be almost unbearable. Thanks again Joseph - Lindsay
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Date: 3/5/2015 4:59:00 PM
wow, this is a powerful one. Very well done, Joseph.
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Date: 3/5/2015 1:39:00 PM
Dear Joseph, She will have to stop using drugs if she hopes to turn her life around. There are many women such as the one you describe here and I pray they get a second chance. Your poem is very touching and vividly creates the portrait of the street walker. Well done! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/5/2015 12:44:00 PM
- Joseph, this is touching to read - A great poem ..... but soooo sad :( - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/5/2015 8:01:00 AM
Hi Joseph thanks for the congrats long time no see hope you are well. This is a very sad poem and makes one empathise with a sufferer xx
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Date: 3/5/2015 4:13:00 AM
so many people do not speak of depression openly... your moving work allows me to feel empathy for them... very finely scribed, joseph.. huggs
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