Her Sin

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Squatting next to a garbage bin,
she dons a fake smile that doesn't fit.
And though track marks tattoo her skin,
her addiction won't let her quit.

Abused by pimps and those she serves,
each encounter has left its mark.
And a cheap dress hugs girly curves,
as she shivers there in the dark.

Forced into a life of disgrace,
she feels she hasn't a single friend.
And her hair hides her haggard face,
trapped in the land of let's pretend.

Whispering sly, suggestive words,
she advertises sex for sale.
And propositions jocks and nerds,
feeling frightened, hungry, and frail.

Lewd proposals, oft crude and stark,
are overheard above the din.
And she sells herself in the dark,
praying God understands her sin.


(Quatrain)


8/22/2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/8/2018 10:40:00 AM

Emile, you are so gifted and blessed with deep compassion. This poem is a beautifully heartfelt description of a lost soul. Another FAVE for me.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/8/2018 10:59:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/23/2015 7:25:00 AM

- A touching ... but great poem and messages, Emile! - (Not so much time to "soup" the last few weeks) - I wish you a nice Sunday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/23/2015 8:03:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Kp Nunez

Date: 8/23/2015 7:05:00 AM

This is such a gripping poem about people in this sad plight. You have sensitively and effectively brought them to our attention. A very good write, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/23/2015 8:04:00 AM

Thanks Kim, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Lara Wash

Date: 8/22/2015 10:31:00 PM

Emile your poetry is so vivid and visual. I pray that God will save the children.

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/23/2015 8:04:00 AM

Thanks Lara, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/22/2015 10:05:00 PM

Crikey Emile... your poem slaps truth right across the face and yet everyone turns their eyes away in case they may be needed as a witness. I truly felt for the victim here - Lindsay

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/23/2015 8:05:00 AM

Thanks so much Lindsay, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/22/2015 7:42:00 PM

Emile, so sad, and I think somehow that by telling these stories, I hope we as humans gain even a few drops more of empathy and compassion for the weak and downtrodden! Great poem!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/23/2015 8:02:00 AM

Thanks Arthur, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.