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Need Some Giving...

She laid down on the sweaty sheets
Reminisced of her night on the streets
Her body sore from too much rough
She vowed she'd really had enough
She closed her eyes and prayed for sleep
Then though her prayers she began to weep

Lord how'd I get into this mess
I wanted more you gave me less
I've tried and tried to earn a living
But they just take Lord, I need some giving.....

She sat up and looked round the room
It gave her a sense of impending doom
Cigarette ends spilled to the floor
Empty bottles and a whole lot more
A tap dripped water into the sink
Overflowing bins added to the stink

Lord how'd I get into this mess
I wanted more you gave me less
I've tried and tried to earn a living
But they just take Lord, I need some giving.....

On the table she saw the pills
Knew they could put an end to her ills
Swallowed all washed down with ale
Then hoped and prayed this wouldn't fail
She laid down on the sweaty sheets
Reminisced her night until her final sleep

Lord she got into a fine mess
She wanted more but always got less
She tried and tried to earn a living
But tired of the take her life she's giving.....

Jane Shields (C)

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