My shame is exposed For the world to see No point in hiding my scars They're forever painted on me It's the only thing They know me for This pain I carry Is my punishment for starting this war They say I'm a harlot Maybe I am Forgive me for I have sinned Or penalize me since I'm already ****** I find myself isolated From the rest of the world My only joy in life Is my beautiful daughter Pearl So I walk the city With my shame tattooed upon me Represented by the letter "A" For everyone to see
I wrote this for an English project after we read The Scarlet Letter