The Ballad Of The Silver Reign
Here is a tale not often told
But is worth it's weight in solid gold,
About a forlorn place that brings all innocents to shame,
This is the ballad of The Silver Reign.
Oh, young men, so full of lust,
Here lies a sham that is but a bust!
Not nice and round, to caress or rub,
but a mob-run clip-joint called "a gentleman's club"
Beware the dazzling angels that dwell within
whose duplicitous tongues clatter like tin,
Counterfeit "Rubies", "Diamonds", and "Pearls"
Manipulative demons masquerading as "girls"
You'll tell yourself it's harmless pleasure,
They'll make sure to promise dirty fun,
but you'll be taken to the cleaners by the time they're done.
It's a time-tested process, certified and guaranteed
a seductive shadowplay with a soul of naked greed
Hurry now! Escape with all your dignity!
Don't linger! Save one last bit of pride!
See through all the smoke and mirrors
you've been taken for a ride.
And now that dawn has broken,
over this corrupt and sad domain,
make sure your coins and paper
don't go down The Silver Drain.
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