| Biographical Poetry posted March 29, 2015 |
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a poem about Denver's most famous madam
She's a Lady!
by RodG
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Writing Prompt Here we go again! This time the prompt is inspired by hits from living legend Tom Jones! Choose one of the following titles. Where does it take you? Get writing: poem, fiction, essay, whatever you like! 200 words maximum word count. It's Not Unusual Help Yourself Burning Down The House Sexbomb She's A Lady A Boy From Nowhere Green, Green Grass Of Home Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings Without Love Delilah The title of your work MUST be the title you chose from the list. (There shouldn't be any confusion in the booth for duplicate entries of title, as your name will be displayed alongside your entry.) Artwork and author notes welcome. |
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Mattie Silks, pictured above at the height of her profession, was the undisputed "Queen of Denver's Red Light District" from 1876 until her death in 1929.
"soiled dove" is western slang for prostitute.
She bought the House of Mirrors in 1909 from her arch-rival Jennie Rogers.
Mattie hired only experienced prostitutes who enjoyed the trade; she refused to lure any innocent girls into the profession.
She once claimed to have an estate worth more than $2 million.
word count: 131
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and 2 member cents. "soiled dove" is western slang for prostitute.
She bought the House of Mirrors in 1909 from her arch-rival Jennie Rogers.
Mattie hired only experienced prostitutes who enjoyed the trade; she refused to lure any innocent girls into the profession.
She once claimed to have an estate worth more than $2 million.
word count: 131
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