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Mama Warned Me

Mama always told me
girl you must be wise
the Devil's out there somewhere
and he's wearing a disguise
he will try to trick you
with his evil ways
and he will make a fool of you
with the games he plays.
Listen to me baby
he could be headed your way.

I tried to heed her warning
was good as I could be
keeping all those eager men
so far away from me
then I met a stranger
who had a gentle way
and when he took me by the hand
I heard my mama say
you better watch your step now
don't let him lead you astray.

He was so very charming
and I was so unwise
he had such a handsome face
and oh such pretty eyes
his laughter was appealing
so were the words he said
and when he looked deep in my eyes
I really lost my head.
Please forgive me Mama
I should be heeding what you said.

His love was sweet and tender
it took my breath away
he held me through the cold dark nights
and loved me through the day
he told me that he needed me
so I gave him my heart
that's when he sent it straight to Hell
and tore it all apart.
I tried to listen Mama
but he had me from the start.

The Devil's out there somewhere
so girl's I must advise
beware of handsome strangers
they may have Devil eyes
he'll tempt you with his laughter
and with the things he'll say
don't look too deep into those eyes
'cause you will rue the day.
Listen to me ladies
he could be headed your way.

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  1. Date: 10/7/2009 6:24:00 AM

    Awesome congrats Robin on making it through the first round! My head is spinning so I cannot even remember if I thanked you yet or not for your lovely comment the other day. Thank you!!! : )) Miss you. Be well and all the best. Love and hugs, shar xoxoxo

  1. Date: 10/2/2009 12:08:00 PM

    Robin, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul

  1. Date: 9/25/2009 4:38:00 PM

    Robin, just wanted to drop by and add--Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen

  1. Date: 9/25/2009 10:29:00 AM

    Congrats!! Love Light Truth Patricia

  1. Date: 9/25/2009 4:08:00 AM

    Dear Robin, Best wishes through to the next round. Love Lainie

  1. Date: 9/24/2009 5:51:00 PM

    You GO gal! Hand in hand we go..sisters...into the gate and onto the NEXT race! Love Ya Great verse!

  1. Date: 9/24/2009 3:40:00 PM

    Congratulations, Robin!! And good luck in the next round with this wonderful poem!! Love, Carrie

  1. Date: 9/24/2009 12:31:00 PM

    Dear Robin, Congratulations on being in the round-one finals! Love, Carolyn

  1. Date: 9/24/2009 10:42:00 AM

    Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round Robin.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 9/24/2009 9:14:00 AM

    Well done, Robin best wishes in the next rounds.Rgds Brian

  1. Date: 9/23/2009 3:37:00 PM

    You amused me one more time! Excellent piece, Robin! Congratulations on being featured this week! Ruben.

  1. Date: 9/23/2009 2:35:00 PM

    Amazing write... Congratulations in this wonderfully done piece being featured, Love the rhyme and the flow of those words. Well done, Keep writing!!

  1. Date: 9/23/2009 10:30:00 AM

    Wonderful write here, Robin ... seems the ones with those "bedroom" eyes only want you in that room ... LOL ... great selection to be featured this week at the Soup. Congratulations!!

  1. Date: 9/23/2009 6:16:00 AM

    I think most of us have dated that guy at some-time in our lives. Congratulations on t his well deserved feature of the week, dear Robin. Love, Lainie

  1. Date: 9/22/2009 7:59:00 PM

    Robin, congrats on your feature this week...Raul

  1. Date: 9/22/2009 11:04:00 AM

    congrats--this is good work ! every teenager should read and learn !

  1. Date: 9/22/2009 6:42:00 AM

    Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week Robin - excellent piece >>James

  1. Date: 9/21/2009 7:17:00 AM

    Congrats on your poetry being featured this week… please keep writing… great you! Adeleke

  1. Date: 9/21/2009 3:30:00 AM

    Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Robin. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 9/21/2009 12:08:00 AM

    Congrats on your feature poem this week Robin.Rgds Brian

  1. Date: 9/20/2009 5:55:00 PM

    So much truth in your words. Congratulations on having you poem featured this week. Keep on writing. I wish you continued success. Karen

  1. Date: 9/20/2009 5:51:00 PM

    I remember this one well. So deserving to be featured this week! A nice welcome back to Robin from the Soup! ~ Carrie

  1. Date: 2/26/2009 8:09:00 PM

    Mama's always right, I hope she's still around to read this one, it would surely make her happy to know you still remember her instructions about us men. Very rhythmic and true, something like me. lol I found out more about that dude, he also got a big gash in his forehead and another one behind his left ear. The protecter ended up with a broken snoot (nose). The cops took him to jail, 1 pocket knife and 2 butcher knives also. I'm thinking about ordering me a full suit of armor. L in Lou.Ky

  1. Date: 2/19/2009 6:55:00 PM

    Dear, dear Robin, your wonderful verse makes me glad to have found an angel after looking into "Devil eyes" for too long. Now shake off the sadness, and thrill us with more of those brilliant footles. I recently heard of your lost son. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. Why do such awful things happen to bright and loving souls like you. Your friend, Carolyn

  1. Date: 2/16/2009 1:41:00 PM

    Robin excellent rhyme and flow just add to the wonderful message in this poem - So very well written and I reckon that goes both ways cause my grandmother always warned me also - God Bless, MJ

  1. Date: 2/16/2009 7:37:00 AM

    loved the rhymes.... this is a beautifully done piece!! loved all the words in it.. good job, Robin! ~ Arany

  1. Date: 2/16/2009 3:37:00 AM

    Whoa, this poem is fire Robin. the rhyme and meter is great. This is great advice to people out there, it is a universal message. Great job my friend, great job...Raul

  1. Date: 2/15/2009 9:36:00 AM

    This is some write my friend. You have written a piece that is wonderful in everyway..your poetic voice at its very best Robin..Good work.

  1. Date: 2/15/2009 8:11:00 AM

    This could be a country song, something to hit the top of the charts....such a story, and such a lesson in the heart of this poem, Robin! ~ Love, Carrie

  1. Date: 2/15/2009 7:39:00 AM

    Sounds like good advice Robin.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

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