Bribery the Evil- Doer

It presents itself as being beautiful Adorning its lips that they may appear graceful Even the wise declare it is greatly helpful But till eternity it remains highly decietful Man's eyes it would blindfold There consciousness to realse it might have sold Promising all to reward in tenfold Yet sending them out into the cold In the daytime it does one no good Now it covers its face with a hood As fire overshadows some wood Be careful lest you eat its poisonous food It disrobes man of his honesty And regards not the rich and his majesty Love it not you who befriend modesty For it surely treads the path of dishonesty