"Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal." T S Eliot

Friday 26 June 2009

Prostitute

A virgin canvas: Sullied
Now through transaction -
Of market forces: compelled
To curtail Passion
- And surrender your sympathies

By right of culture: Lauded
And yet, dilemma -
By way of ambition: Led
To acknowledge favour
- And Prostitute your sympathies

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