reverse peristalsis

She was always
Seeking the paragon
Of purity
Knowing it was preposterous.
But in her distorted mind
Intellect was
Waisting aweigh.
Nothing was ever gained
Except deception
In the form of a gold coin
Worn round her neck
Signifying the accomplishment
Of keeping it down.

And with that,
they labeled her
Cured.