Christina Aguilera: Stripped Legend Poem by Paula Glynn

Christina Maria Aguilera born on December 18th 1980
New York introducing a girl who would become a super woman
Mother Shelly Loraine and father Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera
Her father an Ecuadorian emigrant from Guayaquil
Sadly an abusive father in spite of his vital and important
United States Army sergeant role
Where Christina's mother a truly talented
Violinist in the American Youth Symphony
Before becoming a Spanish translator: now divorced living in Rochester
Christina picking up the language: used throughout her music
Christina also having a sister Rachel. And later brother Michael.

Christina's family moving frequently
Due to her father's military service
Travelling from places like New Jersey and Texas
In 1983 living in Sagamihara in Japan
Three years passing, Christina attending
North Allegheny Intermediate High School
Before leaving there to be homeschooled
To avoid bullying she experienced at school
Christina later fighting back to avoid being labelled a fool
Her album "Stripped" telling those bullies
She will never be bullied again: no matter the pressure.

Living in her grandmother's house in Rochester
Christina did explore her grandmother's records
Loving soul and blues music: singers inspiring
This resulting in the brilliant 2006 album "Back To Basics"
Christina having grown up with music
Having performed on stage as a young girl
Confidence incredible and showing the world
That she is a strong and with a fantastic muse
Albums from "Lotus" to "Bionic" and many, many others
Record sales with over 90 million copies sold.

Following numerous ambitions contests,
she earned reputation in her neighbourhood
As the 'little girl with a big voice'
Receiving widespread attention from local television
And popular radio programs
Also in 1991 starring on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club
Performing musical numbers and comedy sketches
Co-stars Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake
Christina chosen out of thousands of candidates
This media attention resulting in her self titled album in 1999
Resulting in hits Genie In A Bottle, I Turn To You and What A Girl Wants.

Christina's second album a majorly different approach:
Christina now Xtina with black hair, tattoos and body piercings
Singing grown up blues and jazz, Dirty song to shock
With other adult songs that did break the mould
With over 20 millions copies of "Stripped" sold
Christina's soul laid bare: both emotionally and with a strong sexuality
Christina telling truth about life that many relate to
Christina touring and doing promotional activities
Loving standing on stage and performing her works of art
Christina writing and performing music from her heart.

Back To Basics in 2006 seeing Christina a blonde again
Embracing the old Hollywood stars
With an unusual album not for bubblegum pop fans
With hits Ain't No Other Man, Hurt and Candy Man
Truly original music selling millions of copies once again
The tour earning a massive 48.1 million dollars
The highest-grossing concert tour by a female in 2007
Money earned only reserved for those angels in heaven
Christina also performing other music:
Such as singles 'Car Wash' alongside rapper Missy Elliott
Christina voicing a Rastafarian jellyfish in the film.

In August 2004 Christina recording a cover of for the soundtrack
Of the wonderful DreamWorks film Shark Tale
Christina Aguilera contributing vocals to 'Tilt Ya Head Back' with rapper Nelly
The songs respectively reached number 63 and 58 on the Billboard Hot 100
In January 2001 starring in song Nobody Wants To Be Loney by Ricky Martin
Contributing too to 'Lady Marmalade' from the soundtrack for Moulin Rouge!
Alongside Lil' Kim, Mýa, and Pink: without turning to drink
There being competition and a touch of rivalry but no longer
Christina facing her fears, obstacles and growing stronger
That teased school girl gone forever: Christina a global superstar
Christina the winner and being awarded never ending awards.

Christina travelling the world on endless tours
Recording near a dozen albums
Albums that are original with their approach
Albums that are written from Christina's soul
Songs that are catchy and reach top of the charts
Christina having always taken a chance
Never settling for second best
Always striving to be the best: to be number one
With an incredible voice and strength to be admired
Loving singing and loving being creative
Where it is no mystery as to why people love Christina.