View of a Lady

A feast for the eyes
Or a lamb meant to slaughter, 
Respected not with respect to
Mother, wife or daughter; 
Regarded as criterion used 
For measuring machismo, 
Or a way to exhaust
A fleeting need for pleasure.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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June 14, 2012 at 6:48 PM
Robert, well expressed... always...pd
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