Carolyn Devonshire Poet Burlesque

Before and After

Each night I groove
Entertain with each move
Dancing on this pole
My assets I extol
 
Sultry and steamy
Men’s eyes so dreamy
Forgetting their wives
They give me fives
 
Clenched in my thong
Money doesn’t last long
I return home each night
Leaving men I excite
 
To find my daughter sleeping
As I begin weeping
I should have learned a trade
That with age wouldn’t fade
 
With dollars from gazers
I try to raise her
But how long can this last?
Only till my prime has passed
 
Though I have income now
My looks?  A cash cow
As I approach thirty
I feel useless and dirty
 
No future in this biz
Make the most of what is
I’ll soon be forced out
We’ll learn to live without
 
Stripping for bucks
Donations they tuck
Until I start to sag
My butt I can wag
 
But tomorrow, who knows
The bloom will leave this rose
We’ll be out on the streets
When sensuality depletes
 
 
*Written for Natalie’s “Burlesque Twist” contest

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Natalie The Rogue Rhymer August 25, 2011 at 5:12 PM Carolyn-A fantastic burlesque poem! Sorry for the delay-Thanks so much for entering my contest-A big congrats. to you :)

Carol Sunshine Brown August 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's "Burlesque Twist" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

John Smith August 21, 2011 at 10:18 PM Great poem on a forever repeating story. I hope she put some away. And thank you for asking me to be in your contest. That must involved a fair amount of work. I wrote my limerick promptly after you asked, and I got a 'win!' That was fun.

Bl Devnath August 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM Congrats for win, again and again. bl

Debbie Guzzi August 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM a hard tail! congrad's on your win hope you're having fun! light & love

Jack Horne August 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM Lovely thoughtful piece, my friend. Many congratulations : )

Black Eyed Susan August 19, 2011 at 9:49 AM a sad but true commentary on this business. great job. congratulations on your win!

Tony Lane August 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM Well done. Tony

David Williams August 18, 2011 at 3:04 AM hey Carolyn congrats on your great win, is it from experience ha ha .... David

Joyce Johnson August 18, 2011 at 1:28 AM I imagine this is the truth alright for those Burlesque Queens. Congratulations Carolyn. Love, Joyce

Johnny Sumler August 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM Sensuous, steamy, and intellectual write. The pros and cons of such a profession. A very unique approach to this entry and form. Very creative Carolyn!

Wilma Neels August 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM Carolyn, I love where you took your entry, haven't seen this approach yet from the few I actually read for this particular contest.. Wishing you all the best as well :-) love wilma

Steven Cooke August 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM its a cruel world, her fear of the future, i guess we all prostitute ourselves in the jobs we do, sometimes without knowing it. a great write, and it got me thinking

Jack Horne August 15, 2011 at 2:43 PM No, I guess there aren't many opportunities for the over 50s in that industry! Deep write, my friend

Cyndi Macmillan August 12, 2011 at 12:28 AM Well done, Carolyn. This one sucks you in. Tackle a serious subject with a sad smile. Best of wishes in the contest. I hope it places high. Cheers from Cyndi

Carol Sunshine Brown August 11, 2011 at 3:56 PM I enjoyed reading your poetry today Carolyn. The best to you in the contest and always. Will be back again soon to read more of it. Love, Carol

Russell Sivey August 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM Very nicely told story! Great imagery and feel!! I actually felt as though I was the character while I read! Positively awesome!!

Nette Onclaud August 11, 2011 at 1:59 PM sensational and a bit forlon, carols... love the transition of thought... winning wishes as always! ..huggs, nette..SOUP MAIL..