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They Closed the Brothel Gates

They closed the Brothel gates This were the sex workers fate Her life paused a world refrains Where are the folk who abstain Are you thinking how they sustain. Ngo’s step in to cater to their needs No income in these narrow lanes The walls now closing in as it contains Mouth covered Kajal smarts her eyes as she stares Haunting in her look as she habitually bares Young girls playing and laughing at jokes As the older woman wonder where are the menfolk She stands in a low neck blouse Well plucked eyebrows and a hint of blush She dares bright red lips on it a hush. 17.2.2021

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Date: 4/9/2021 7:57:00 AM
Nicely penned. Very evocative of brothel life especially the tension between the older woman + the young girls. The quiet acceptance + late life flourish from the elderly woman lingers in the reader's mind. Well done. Brian
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Carol Mitra
Date: 4/9/2021 5:56:00 PM
Thanks dear Brian.....much appreciated :)

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