I used to know a girl who smiled
She went by the name of Mimi Marquez
Full of life, vibrant, and beautiful
Young and naïve at age 16
Addicted to drugs at 19 with HIV
S&M Dancer at the Catscratch Club
I used to know a girl who smiled
Always rejected, only wanting to be accepted
No one knew her like I did
Tried to get in rehab
Which worked for awhile
Until she fell into temptation
And was done
I used to know a girl who smiled
The memories flooded my mind
Of when we were friends
And her acceptance of me
When I became a drag queen
I used to know a girl who smiled
That very night she met me
I was drumming on the corner
She as walking toward me
I used to know a girl who smiled
She was my everything
Mimi passed away last June
And I am to follow soon
I used to know a girl who smiled
At everything
She will always be mine
Despite that she was straight and I am gay
Mimi I love you always and forever
Hold on I'm coming
That smile I can't wait to see
Once again