Rascals, ruffians and rogues alike. 
Slumming the alleys with their slurs, 
And sewage rats. 

Across the streets, just beyond the performers. 
The dames of paradise carrying flowered parasols. 
*A ***** she is. Stupid Alessandra!* one said. 

The hooligans hugged each other with glee, 
As the women struck each other, 
With their spiteful words. 

Filthy, is the life of the cleaner souls, 
And rich, is the life of the poorest minds. 
Alas, the weirdest of them all is God.

aparna

Civilised

Sometimes civilised,

refined and choosy, sometimes --


a barbarian.