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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Loving Iii Avatar
March 6, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Lack of guile says much more than is writen.
Matose Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Great monorhyme Terry. Aside, your poetry is very good. I enjoy your poetry. Thanks for sharing. JM
Duncan Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 12:31 AM
I like the style and words you wrote up there ;}
Anderson-Throop Avatar
November 11, 2012 at 1:24 PM
like the term NIGHT QUEENS.... you have a great style--shows passion and grit not easy to use rhyming and keep strength.. bravo!
Posey Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 4:06 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
Majumdar Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Really beautiful & deep
May Avatar
September 19, 2012 at 8:52 AM
nicely penned Terry...love...Joseph
Uche O. Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 11:19 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.
Horne Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:21 AM
wow, awesome write here, Terry
Horsman Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 7:27 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.
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 11:13 PM
I love these poems of yours and one day I hope to have read them all. Excellent work.
Nutter Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Interesting write into this dark subject, loved it.
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