Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Alluring Reputation

Alluring Reputation

He tried to lure me to his roost
Judging me by my outer shell
He sought a conquest – ego boost
But my faith soon made his life hell

First base?  Okay, yes, we shared a kiss
I cringed when he let his hands roam
But then I said, “Listen to this!
The ref isn’t calling you home.”

I knew that sex without marriage
Had been forbidden by my church
To me it was a sacrilege
I walked away, left him in the lurch

This big man on campus now feared
No gals would find him alluring
What would he do if rumors cleared?
Torment he would be enduring

Couldn’t even reach second base
And as I continued to date
One boy saw my heart, not my face
The loser just used the wrong bait



*For Paula’s “The Allure of a Lure is Alluring” contest

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Daver Austin March 11, 2012 at 9:04 AM What a low fellow. He was fishing for a trout and got a big white shark instead. GULP! Serves him right. Way to go, CArolyn. Love, daver

Jack Horne March 11, 2012 at 6:50 AM So glad you didn't let anyone browbeat you into doing what you felt was wrong, my friend. Good for you!

Russell Sivey March 10, 2012 at 7:11 PM Wow, this is a fabulous write my friend! I loved how you went from one guy to dating others that saw the right thing in you! I proud of the way you conducted yourself all through your relationship! I have to admit, I did the same! I was very straight forward about that! I really enjoyed your write that you have written! I love your poem a lot Carolyn! Great Work!!