Young Girl

young girl,
you don't have to wear pants so tight
or your skirt so short
Just to gain some attention.
Grown men approaching
and you are only fifteen,
but you forget to mention.
No father figure around
you're longing to be loved
so you sleep around
single parent home
you often feel alone
no one to turn to for guidance
because your mother works double shifts,
just to make ends meet,
you are free to roam the streets

young girl,
so beautiful you are
though you think you're not
self esteem is low
you start fights to release frustration
incarceration is your destination.
hanging out on the corner
dealers walking past
exchange what's in his hand for some cash

young girl,
don't waste your life away
due to misconception of reality
open your eyes
and see the beauty you possess is skin deep
your dreams can come true
if you believe in you,
you don't need others to.
You are able to change your destiny
by the path you take
ask the Lord for strength,
and the rest is up to you.