FORECLOSURE

Mere anarchy loosened upon the world
	  little boys refer to mothers as bitches
and sisters answer to hos
	       innocence lost near the rocking cradle

	       these girls wear string as clothing
stumble in 5 inch heels
		fall out of lacy training bras
and leave their body out
		   for
		       all
			to
			   see
	  hoping that 
at least one, perverted old man
	     will deem her
			 sexy
enough to be harassed

	    and one	after another
will slip into a vicious pit
	    drowning
  in a pool
		    of conviction
		 insecurity, self hatred
		      and abuse

		  as for little boys
with their slang
		  and gang bang

Living
		  only in darkness
	    hiding within the shadows
become rough beasts
	angry with their own faÁade


		as they watch
the doors
		that magically open at youth
			slam shut
				before exploration

- Julia Monturo

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