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The Love Of A Hustler (Prostitute's Cry)


Forgive me God, My lord and savior. For I have done things, opposed to your favor. But this you know, and this you have seen. So it is no secret- My soul is unclean. My heart is heavy and burdens run deep. Its the struggle that’s torn me and made me so weak. I thought the world had harmed me, so I looked elsewhere. Went searching for love- but nothing was there. So, I called on your name. I did it in vain. I strayed far from you to escape worldly pain. I turned to that man thinking I had better. I became a store and he was my seller. It started with kindness and a heart so pure. He told me I had beauty when I was unsure. He made me feel loved when i felt so hated. Then, he said he would help me and promised I'd make it. I then turned from your grace toward something untrue. And now, here I am, returning to you. So, take me, my God! This is my plead. Wipe away unclean spirits and you take the lead. Become my guide and I will look towards no other. For I'd rather have you than the love of a hustler.
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Comments (5)

Tatiana Natalie Kondo
<p>This is such a bautiful piece.I absolutely love the emotion in it. Keep it up and Jesus loves you</p>
MVP-Most Valuable Poet
<p>god loves you</p><p>god forgives, repent all your sins</p><p>thank you for being brave</p><p>well said in this amazing poem</p>
emilia.ondriasova
<p>Hi,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>my name is Emilia and I would like to make a short movie out of your poem, and I would love to discuss it a bit more with you.</p><p>Can you please write me an email???</p><p>My email address is [email protected]</p><p>I would be very pleased, if you wrote to me. If you were interested more in my work, please, check my first short movie I directed and wrote: http://youtu.be/ZZWLNopfmKw</p><p>Thanks a lot and I really love your poem.</p><p>Emilia</p>
TyyeLove
Thank you so much ! That was so very appreciated. I'm happy someone can actually see where I'm coming from. :)
SMpoet
I love the raw emotion put into this. The first stanza touched me, simply because everyone at some point of their lives has felt that way. The diction and arrangements of your rhymes flow so flawlessly, which makes your poem so touching. I love the whole point of your poem because I think especially today, there's a huge misconception about prostitution and misjudgements of those who participate in such activities. This poem is an eye opener. Although I can't empathize, your poem really is a heart toucher that made me show so much sympathy for those who resort to this hustler's game because they feel like they have no other option.

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