The Stripper

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The Stripper

She started dancing harmlessly
Gyrations proud and true
A vision of beauty for all to see
Men clapped when she was through.

But lust soon dims that dance devine 
to sully what was once pristine
Men pawed then pilfered pride in time
Heart and soul cold under bodies sheen.

With this heart which has grown cold
the dance shall lose its beauty
and with this loss her soul is sold
her conscious is set free.

She turns to the drug which eases pain
to help her through the night.
Succumbed to sirens song, cocaine
Her spirit gone on fatal flight.

Stripped first of clothing then her pride
why is it she won't learn
Without that pride she'll be cast aside
and another will take her turn.

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Ming commented on The Stripper

01-25-2023

I enjoyed reading this, but at the same time it saddened me. In a country such as our, with all its wealth and resources, it still bewilders me that, some people have to do things just to get by. I however don't judge. It shouldn't have to be like this. I know every circumstance is different, but, women are a gift that should be treasured not prized. - Much Peace

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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