Classic Poem

Gold cut the knot of otherwise
infrangible virginity
when Zeus, eluding brazen bars,
rained upon royal Danaë.

Interpreted? Gold masters bronze,
rampart or chain; gold disallows
all locks & garters, smoothes away
disdainful lines from haughty brows:

gold undid Danaë. Take note,
lovers whom Beauty's ways abash:
worship Her not with hollow words
but full & faithful hearts. And cash.