In the middle of the night
While most of us sleep
She's on the street
So her pimp can earn his keep

Tight jeans or short skirts
But always high heels
She gives her final price
To make grown men squeal

Down a dark alley
She opens the car door
Toys on the seat
He throws them to the floor

She pulls out a rubber
The last man's smell
still on her face
She puts his hard cock
Into a well traveled place
Her mouth
Her vagina
Her ass

She never made it to algebra
Her math skills come from
the street
One John
Two Johns
Three Johns
Four
Fifty for a blow job
Anal sex costs a whole lot more

She fucks like a big girl
She's often been told
She's been in The Life
Since she was 11 years old

Raped in her own home
By someone she knew
HE was so much stronger
SHE, a sixth grader
no longer

It happened again
when she was all of thirteen
From that day forward
She lost her self esteem

He saw her on a bus one day
He bought her a fancy lunch
This man's real nice, she thought
She liked him a whole bunch

New clothes, long red nails
He kept showering her with more
Poor little girl had no idea
what was in store

He then uttered three words
Unlocked her heart with a key
I love you
He whispered
Now do something for me

Have sex with that man
And then make him pay
This is your new job
You'll do it day after day
after day
night after night
after night

Then give me all the money
You have no other choice
I'll beat the fuck out of you
If you ever raise your voice

The police kept arresting her and throwing her in jail
Her pimp would just
leave her there
He'd never help post bail

The cops would demand
Who's your pimp, what's his
name?
She'd never give it up
cause it's all just part of
"the Game"

At seventeen years old
she feels washed up and tired
She wants to get out of the Life
but she cannot get hired

To do anything other than sucking a man's dick
The only thing she knows
how to do is turn tricks

People call her
A hooker
A slut
A dirty whore

But she's just a child who, like all of us, dreams of so much more
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Dena
Jul 03, 2009 4:10 PM
Lisa,

Wow, what a poem. I cried as I read it, thinking of the poor children involved in this adult, perverted world at such a young age. What can we do to help these children get out of this life?

Also, I've also seen what is going on with your sister. I'm only one person, but what can I do to help? I will do as much as I possibly can. She (and you and your family) is in my prayers both day and night. But I feel like there must be something ele I can do.

Let me know how I can help.
Jana Dvorska
Jun 28, 2009 3:49 AM
Lisa, this poem brought me to tears... its' so powerful... I thank you for all the work you are doing... bringing awareness to so many causes around the world... the weak need help and the disparity between people needs to end as we are all the same. We are all human beings and hopefully one day as more and more people become aware and conscious of the fact that we are all ONE, true equality can be attained by all human beings. Love, Jana
Jeff Anderso...
Jun 17, 2009 6:26 AM
Lisa;
I've appreciated you and your work from the first time I saw you on the View a few years ago...both as a person and fellow broadcaster of over two decades. I saw you again this morning, dealing with this awful ordeal with your sister. My heart and prayers are with you and your family...
Just hang in there, I realize that sounds stupid and trite, but it's all I can say...
If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
Jeff
Tom Goodwin
Jun 09, 2009 8:12 AM
Lisa, has anyone offered to go in place of your sister and friend? I am from Sacramento and would go in a heartbeat
if it would set the two young ladies free. I am 65 years young and my heart is strong. See if someone else could
volunteer. I am sure we would be better fodder and vex the North Korean despot.
Laura Fissin...
Jun 08, 2009 3:02 PM
Dear Lisa: It does indeed sound like your sister is in profound trouble in North Korea. My heart and my prayers are going out to you, and your family, and to the other imprisoned writer and her family. Is there any petition we can sign? Is there anything in addition to prayer that we can do to help?

May God fill you and all involved with great courage, and great optimism in the face of this situation. Many walk with you in spirit.

Sending you a digital outstretched hand -- Laura Fissinger
PETER KLAUSM...
Jun 01, 2009 5:05 PM
Hi Lisa. From the sound of tonight's newscast, your sister and her colleague are in real trouble. How can I (any of us) help? Is there a North Korea address we can write to? Sincerely,

Peter
irene
Jun 01, 2009 9:02 AM
I often have wondered how you could see the acrocities you have, yet still be so open to helping people & the world. I can see how writing the poetry is an outlet. So very sorry to see about your sister and her collegue in Korea. We will hope that they are released very soon. I wish you well in your life.. you have had such a powerful impact on the world.
G
May 28, 2009 8:42 PM
Dear Lisa,

Are you all right? It sounds like what you've seen and heard has really touched you and impacted you. But also wounded you.

May you find restoration and healing by being the voice to the girls who don't have a voice. You're doing a powerful work. *hugs*
Al
May 20, 2009 6:47 PM
What a nasty cunt. Talking about stinky cum on the face. And cocks and dicks.
anon
May 14, 2009 5:32 PM
I watched Slave Girls in India last night 5/13, and I was most amazed by Rinku. She is a courageous and selfless woman. And you Lisa Ling, thank you for being an inspiration to propel us to fight for justice!
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