Pretty little girl, Barbie and Ken
Roller skates, jump rope, innocence
Play and laugh, and laugh and sing
Just turned thirteen
Shaping up, breasts, hips, and thighs
Dirty old man, dirty old mind
Makes good grades, but so naive
Stolen virginity
Other little girls, still playing with toys
Pretty little girl, playing with big boys
Experience and curiosity
Promiscuity
Rumors, gossip, filled with shame
Pointed fingers, took the blame
Statutory rape, molestation
Humiliation
Pretty little lady, pretty little "ho"
Knocked up, abortion, self-esteem low
Confused love with intimacy
Insecurity
Pretty young woman, tug of war
Crying all night, broken heart
Backward, forward, push and shove
Struggle with love
Pretty young woman, on her knees
Head bowed, hands clutched, speak freely
Forgive yourself immediately
Now go in peace
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Evelyn's Workshop
"Evelyn's Workshop" is a variety shop of thinking, creativity, and execution; not named after a person, it is a state of mind unlimited in service, production, and talent; a mind in a constant race against becoming idle.
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