The membranes on the eyes of men
Shatter again and again for accommodating women.
Only your sinewy mattress cannot be reflowered.
But alas, I only know how to seduce with compassion,
Rendered as helpless as those I despise with kindness,
But achingly incapable of assuming the need of man.
Ooooh
I really really like this one... the last three lines are my favorite.. to seduce with compassion.. but oh it seems that the suduction needed for such success is more on the less compassionate side.. strangely woven are our lives.
suduction needed for such
suduction needed for such success is more on the less compassionate side... well said, dear.
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