Girl Scout

Here stands a girl scout
Approaching a door, sash on.
Ready to sell cookies.
But like all people
She has a story to her.

She may stand proud and tall,
But her family isn't exactly perfect.

Her mother was a retired stripper from a local club.
As for her father, a certified cheater and alcoholic.
Under her clothes  lay bruises of where her father beat her.
Behind her eyes lay a river a tears just ready to get out.
Though, something kept her from breaking down.

She knew this family didn't love her.
But somehow, she refused to let them break her.

Her books helped prepare her
For the harsh reality she faced.
Escaping into book after book during the night.

After each day of selling cookies,
She told herself there would be
A genie waiting in her room when she returned home
Ready to grant her three wishes.

Her wishes, she thought
Would be:
A better home.
A better family.
And an endless supply of books.

She loved life,
And knew she needed a new one.

That's why she prayed each night
Kept up and believe in her faith
And went on living.

Reviews

[D. Pesek]

I really enjoyed reading this. It had a lot of emotion behind it. Books really can offer an escape from this world when the going gets tough. In a way, they are the magic genie the young girl was looking for, they can help her move towards a better life. Well done, I look forward to reading more of your work in the future.