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Poetry/Verse/Bait
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1634-015-04
All Rights Reserved, 2024, Constance La France

Written, April 04, 2024
For the International Contest, Babel, Bait, Blame, Blank Cheque
Sponsor, Sotto Poet, Judged, 04/10/2024

First Place

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"Injure my heart and it lasts forever."

Quote by _Constance

Bait

 

"Inspired by Title #2, Bait-   Better to 
shun the bait than struggle in the snare."  
                        
                             Quote by _William Blake 


      During my life I have met people,
who leave beautiful footprints in my heart:
        and others who stay forever with me,
but there are some people who bait me;
          into a trap of torment, lies, and deceit.

      These people trick me with stories,
of despair that fill me with sadness and worry:
        believing-  I offer my love and heart,
they cajole me, beguile and bedevil me;
          until I find out they are making it all up.

      I am left feeling stupid and gullible,
how could I let myself be pulled in so easily:
        they used my kindness and sympathy,
tricked me, baited me, lured me with lies;
          I need to banish, avoid and ignore them.

      I believe the devil sends such people,
to test us, to snare us into evil, to break our faith:
        the devil wishes to tempt and seduce us,
and I must rid myself of this struggle;
          send them away no matter their excuse.

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