Be Warned
I did not heed the warning
I should have stopped to think
It seems trouble finds me
Every time I blink
I cannot take my eyes off you
In case you err again
I did not expect this of you
You are a pain
When you arrived at my door
One misty moisty morning
It was my neighbour
Who gave me this warning
"You don't need a lodger."
Is what she said
Close the door immediately
And go back to bed
I went to close the door
Before looking at your face
You look so forlorn and dirty
An utter disgrace
How could I ignore you
When you looked so sad and lost
I opened the door wide
Without counting the cost
Of what was in store
You walked in like you owned the place
And sat down on the floor
Forewarned is forearmed
That's how the saying goes
The new lodger certainly
Kept me on my toes
He had a huge appetite
And picky what he ate
Causing a fuss if I came in too late
He made a mess
Was clumsy as can be
Who was the chump
Who picked up after him ME
My neighbour had warned me
To think twice about this lodger
Especially one more crafty
Than the Artful Dodger
I did not heed her warning
Because I am smitten
My darling lodger
Is a precious little kitten
Copyright © Shirley Hawkins | Year Posted 2020
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