Slave To The Rhythm

She dances in the sheets at night
She dances to his needs
She dances 'til he feels just right
Until this man falls asleep

She dances at the crack of dawn
And quickly cooks his food
She can't be late, can't take too long
The kids must get to school

She dances for the men at work
The pole works her from nine till five
She smiles but inside she's hurt
Kids are the only thing keepin' her alive

She works so hard, just to make her way
For a cheating husbands, who don't appreciate
When she goes home, her husband's there
He just says 'let down your hair'
'Come over here, and take off your clothes'
She's disgusted from head to toes
She danced that night, then they fell out
The husband falls asleep, she just shouts

She swore she'd dance no more
Her heart was bleedin', her body was sore
Woke up the children and ran out the door

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Comments

skinner_jennifer | December 11, 2010 - 21:28

Hi Pinda,

another great poem from a true poet. This one has
great strength.

Thanks for the read.

Jenny.

pinda | December 12, 2010 - 00:07

Thanks you Jenny

Silver Spun Sand | December 12, 2010 - 13:54

I like this...a lot, pinda;-) And it does have quite some rhythm in itself.

Tina

SundaysChild | December 12, 2010 - 15:26

Good piece pinda xx