Amanda Lukas - The Final Score

What an odd color combination
she wears on her skin like temporary tattoos.
Each week another 'accident' excuse.
Each week another bruise.
He gets another second chance,
a third and then a fourth.
Tiny dancer will no longer dance.
She lost.
That's the final score.

Amanda Lukas

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