Discreet Desire

have slept blissfully with masters endured mice of men been protected in the inner sanctum yet grovelled in poverty and pain used my body to pull myself from its grip seen many vices secrets cleverly hidden learned when to speak, holding opinions silence can be indeed golden as silver crosses sweaty palm unmentioned blackmail, seen behind erotic eyes have manipulated, masterfully taken advantage of the attributes of beauty secrets learned at mother's knee I've been abused as a lady worshipped as a whore through it all, needy beggars snickers behind my back oh the women so gentile see my smiling eyes it's in my bed they do lie outcast, yet bell of the ball hushed need whispers my name I move to its lure my body a delicious shine entombing the rich and noble influencing kings stature unknown, yet unlimited I am courtesan, mistress, love, substitute wife I'm what you wish me to be seductress of your mind gripping desire, courtesan