Musicians, like sluts

will exploit their art

for its own sake

but chiefly to satisfy those who will employ them. 

 

Will turn a pretty tune

reach deep into the secret box

bring succour to a welcome room

make the world a better place

and when the moment passes

are soon forgotten. 

 

To raise that all important profile

the clever ones get better pimps

broadcast via screens and speakers

whilst in the haunts of caverns and bars

the lower echelons ply their trade

then when it's time to go

clutch their cases black as night with guilt and pleasure

plush lined for protection of their hard won treasure.