Beware the Bearhugger

Beware the Bearhugger By Elton Camp Whether a relative or acquaintance matters not This man shows up and wants what you’ve got “Hello, my friend, on visiting you I’ve got behind But here of late, I’ve had you so often on my mind He wraps his arm around your shoulder for a hug And to escape his unwanted grasp you try to shrug For you know that, before the bearhugger is gone He’s planning to try his best to use you as his pawn “So tell me all about your beautiful wife & chil’en. I hear that your’re doing well and find that thrillin.’” You know about those things he cares not a speck To his advantage, your finances he intends to wreck And as soon as the flattery he thinks likely did work, There comes the business proposal from the big jerk “I’ve found a way to make money as never seen before Because we’re pals, will let you in on the ground floor.” And then he gradually reveals to you all of the rest All you need is ten thousand dollars you can invest With financial loss you most certainly aren’t messing Since, he says, it’s an operation that God is blessing But all credibility the obnoxious bearhugger lacks You know well that the other hand does hold an axe So say your’re not interested and don’t explain why To act incredulous at your stupidity don’t let him try