you never fooled me, my dear
not for one moment.
because I was one of many,
and the long list of mistresses of yours had
a high turnover.
You were a door to anything at all
I did these things
not because I loved you.
but if only,
for the pool
and the cars
and the penthouse apartment
and the rings and the jewellery
and the lawns and the lands
and the thrill of it all.
but you see my love,
love was never part of the bargain.
but I like the way the sun
in the gardens
melts into my tan line
cocktails glimmering with lime rind
and shaved ice.
YOU ARE READING
Trailer Park Queen
PoetryThis is the story of a girl who broke free from a trailer-park life - and found love in a dark place - a girl who believed in the country America used to be, the glory and magic of the open road and the joy of being a teenager on the run from the la...
