At Seventeen
neon mirror, hair, text from the movies "Pretty Woman", "Pretty Baby", "Bridget Jones' Diary" and Janis Ian's song "At Seventeen"
You really are a very beautiful girl. And those of us with ravaged faces. I don't kiss on the mouth. Lacking in the social graces. I thought you said I was beautiful. Desperately remained at home inventing lovers on the phone. Who stares freely at my breasts. Who call to say come dance with me. With no idea of who I am. And murmur vague obscenities. Let your sweet Papa whisper. It isn't all it seems. She's just old enough. At seventeen.
You really are a very beautiful girl. And those of us with ravaged faces. I don't kiss on the mouth. Lacking in the social graces. I thought you said I was beautiful. Desperately remained at home inventing lovers on the phone. Who stares freely at my breasts. Who call to say come dance with me. With no idea of who I am. And murmur vague obscenities. Let your sweet Papa whisper. It isn't all it seems. She's just old enough. At seventeen.
