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Her Price Was Etched over and over Again

Her body is scored with an ever-decreasing price, her voice unheard.

February 10, 2026

Said she in a feeble voice
Etch my price on my arm
Or on my back
Or on my chest
But they paid no heed to her feeble voice
And etched her price on her forehead
And declined to bargain
They made a mistake
Apropos her conduct
Her price was reduced over and over again
And with no room left on her forehead
It was etched
First on her arms
Then on her back
Then on her chest

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