First there was the sound of settling,
and then the feeling of that itchy
cloth on my stomach,
knowing I will only get paid a dollar
more than the minimum wage,
knowing that he is out there touching
strange women who aren't prettier
than I am.

06/26/2017

Author's Note: I don't like this life.

Posted on 06/27/2017
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