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The Harlot 2

While all night queens carve figurines in gelatine and jade,

Behind a door and on the floor a deal is finally made;

A painted girl with flaxen curl has plied again her trade

And now the care within her stare has turned a darker shade.

Her lack of guile and parting smile are cutting like a blade.

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John Loving Iii

Date: 3/6/2014 11:33:00 AM

Lack of guile says much more than is writen.

Joseph Matose

Date: 11/27/2013 10:15:00 AM

Great monorhyme Terry. Aside, your poetry is very good. I enjoy your poetry. Thanks for sharing. JM

Debbie Duncan

Date: 9/17/2013 12:31:00 AM

I like the style and words you wrote up there ;}

Victoria Anderson-Throop

Date: 11/11/2012 1:24:00 PM

like the term NIGHT QUEENS.... you have a great style--shows passion and grit not easy to use rhyming and keep strength.. bravo!

John Posey

Date: 11/8/2012 4:06:00 AM

You gingerly handled what some might consider taboo. To recognize and write about reality is indeed the mark of a master poet... Great write!!...... Jake

Sumit Majumdar

Date: 10/2/2012 10:27:00 PM

Really beautiful & deep

Joseph May

Date: 9/19/2012 8:52:00 AM

nicely penned Terry...love...Joseph

Chidozie Uche O.

Date: 9/18/2012 11:19:00 AM

Why I like poetrysoup is that-- people dealing around are great writers who could sense all way round to draw a clear picture of what is happening around us.... With a vivid imagery and descriptions that say it all.

Jack Horne

Date: 9/18/2012 9:21:00 AM

wow, awesome write here, Terry

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/18/2012 7:27:00 AM

this is powerful stuff Terry, a poem that needed to be written... that last line sums the life style up so poignant. as your words flow so profound.