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The Temptress

She tried to tempt me with a smile, But I knew her of old. Her lips were warm and welcoming, But her heart was hard and cold. Alluringly beautiful, but you take your chances. She's merciless, a predator, A human praying mantis. Graceful and beguiling, You'll think that she's the one. She'll lead you on, then disappear. What you thought you had, now gone. She'll leave you an empty shell, Just a windblown husk. Wondering what happened, As your heart lies in the dust. Entry for 'Flirt' poem competition. 2/12/2016

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/10/2016 1:24:00 PM

One of my favorited so far. Congrats.

Gary Smith
Date: 12/10/2016 2:29:00 PM

Thank you Richard :)

Francis J Grasso

Date: 12/9/2016 6:10:00 AM

Congratulations, Gary! ...Fran

Gary Smith
Date: 12/9/2016 6:35:00 AM

Thank you Francis :)

Lewis Raynes

Date: 12/8/2016 9:42:00 PM

Great write Gary, we've all been there and met this person, loved it. Congratulations on your win.

Gary Smith
Date: 12/9/2016 4:07:00 AM

Thank you Lewis :)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/3/2016 7:01:00 PM

I think we all have met someone like this at some stage of our life Gary! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith
Date: 12/3/2016 7:11:00 PM

Thank you Jan. :)

Judy Ball

Date: 12/2/2016 5:36:00 PM

Excellent Gary. Very well expressed with perfect rhyme and rhythm. I think I've met a few people like this woman. They all end up alone in the end so they get their just desserts. Good luck in the contest A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Gary Smith
Date: 12/2/2016 5:38:00 PM

How kind, thank you Judy. :)