Eight months pregnant. Homeless crack addict From the south side of town. Angel all alone. Can't decide If to confide. Caught in a lifestyle For which she knows no relief. Day after day, Night after night, Utterly impoverished Surrounded by filth. Depressed, And wishing she were dead. Low self- esteem, Only seventeen. Been molested, Been raped, Been beaten to the ground Been molested, Been raped, By the men that promised To keep her safe and sound. Low self- esteem, Only seventeen. Forced to sell her body And tormented soul - Depressed, And wishing she were dead. Talking to her unborn child - No one else listens to what she says. How long god must i suffer this way, Please don't force me to endure another day Angel is pregnant - Baby, one month due. I remember her say - Those who have eyes to see Will see. In what she said I surmised That look on her face - With tears in her eyes. To escape her pain She decides life ain't worth livin'. Angel walks into the path Of the marta train, The nine forty- five.