Nola Poem by Annabel Cruz

She’s an aristocratic lady
Turning tricks on the streets.
Her silk and colored ribbons
Lying dirty at her feet.

She decorates her crumbling face
With plastic beads and baubles.
And wears a mask to hide all trace
Of all her fears and troubles.

Though she is kicked and spat upon,
She wears a smile that’s gay
Inviting all to join the fun….
**“Laissez bon temps rouler! ”


*NOLA – New Orleans Louisiana
**French Creole expression for “Let the good times roll”.
Phonetic pronunciation /layzay bon tomps rulay/…last word rhymes with “gay”