Literature
At The Painter's Castle
That kind cannot avoid the least temptation
to show off with dramatic ostentation;
like self-styled titles---"master," "sir," or "lord"---
to demonstrate a studied dominance
expressing, outwardly, crass arrogance:
especially this one, the Painter, Mord.
His models, having given their consent,
were collared in an abject slavery;
and, for his pleasure, suffered pain, torment
and fear---to bring them to humility.
This, and the paintings, broke each model's soul.
Such cruelty is unacceptable
to us. We stormed the castle, one fine night,
and through its darkness swung a blazoned light.
Breaking their collars, we set each g