Saturday, August 25, 2012

Away from the Menagerie

With her eyes flint-sharpened
     and her callous face poised against
     the outer influences of men.
She stands defiant
     the soft heart within
     shielded against them
Heartless vulgarites
     that jeer at her
     scratching to get at her
She smiles with saccharine
     belying feigned satisfaction
     getting home in one piece
To relax
     and enjoy a cup of coffee
     away from the Menagerie

-o0o-

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