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O Gentleman, O Gentleman

O gentleman, o gentleman! don't fear the work is done. You've held you're own (eyes closed) you definitely won. You succeeded on landing, left the bar exulting You bought the drink and supplied the vessel of your daring. But my heart, my heart, my heart! White sheets spotted red Where on the bed I coldly lie heartbroken, battered, dead. O gentleman, o gentleman, you rise when you hear your cell, The deed is done, you rose and won, but now it loudly trills. Expect no flowers, expect no wreaths, you lady has come a-crowing For you she calls, her beckoning thighs, her eager body yearning. Here lover, handsome man Come lay down your sweet head. Pray was a dream of mine last night Now I'm heartbroken, battered, dead. The gentleman does not answer, he motions me be still. He'll never crave my touch again, no more kisses does he will. He takes this round, his satisfaction done His brazenness meant his object won. Exult you catch with ringing bells But I shall keep my bed Here I shall mourn your lies heartbroken, battered, dead.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 7/19/2010 11:42:00 AM
Congrats on having your poem being featured this week, enjoy the honor and keep writing. Love, always Adeleke
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Date: 7/19/2010 5:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Anna. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/18/2010 6:33:00 AM
Many congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Jan
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Date: 6/3/2010 11:41:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Anna. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/2/2010 4:29:00 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest with this poem. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
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Date: 5/3/2010 9:20:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette
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Date: 5/3/2010 4:04:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup. May you have many more features Anna. Love, Carol
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