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                                       The Petrograd Paradigm

He has more than a touch of Komarovsky
Loyal to nothing but his appetites
Cigars, sensualties, sins, and souls
All of them casually disposable

He gives more than a touch of Komarovsky
He whips the dogs, and tests the snow to know
If it blows from the east or from the west
And throws his latest values to the wolves

He takes more than a touch of Komarovsky
Asking the oldest question: “What’s in it for me?”