She dances with men, <br />Naked but clothed. <br />Praising a daughter <br />That's a wolf dressed <br />In the skin of a sheep. <br />Crying tears of despair, <br />Over a mannequin, <br />That sings with glee. <br />Less than a dollar <br />To her million times <br />Changed last name. <br />Striving to be more <br />Than she was born to be. <br />A dime-store diamond, <br />Shining brighter than day, <br />Chasing pretty rainbows, <br />During the deepest night. <br />May she someday sleep well.<br /><br />Stefanie Fontker<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mildred-pierce/
