Entrapment
I am dressed in Scarlet , upon my head a crown
parade myself like royalty in an embroidered gown
but my insides are hollow am emptiness within
my bones are dry and broken in my leathered skin
I proclaim my virtue but I wear disguise
clothed myself with rainbows to cover all the lies
with flattery I bait you lead you to my bed
but I carry poison which will make you dead
My movements are graceful lead you to my door
smoothly enticing I have done this many times before
I coil myself around you a tightening embrace
my ropes are entrapment until you are debased
Millennia’s of practice my roles to take you in
I prey upon your weakness the foolishness of Men
dress myself in beauty upon my face a smile
every desire targeted till I you beguile
I will take your money but aim to take your dreams
will keep your mind distracted off more exalted things
the inexperienced one captive I hold his members tight
he only thinks of pleasures not of wrong or right
Avowed is my profession I know the one I serve
my profits world famous exceeded the learning curve
I walk the streets openly every lust is my delight
its ideology pervasive billboarded like an invite
The small and great have entered my merchandise is wealth
polluted mind and body its promiscuity as health
I’ve teased every desire anticipated with bated breath
hidden traps in darkness my intent is death
I have dominated mankind for countless century
bent him to his hubris and stroked his vanity
methods that are devious I lead him with deceit
against my machinations his fortress is incomplete
My reigns have controlled man a saddle on his back
barely more than animals for the sentience they lack
minds meant to soar like galaxies but I have cast them down
undermined his intelligence stolen his rightful crown
I lead him to a mirror his reflection is all he sees
but I am not transparent when I bring him to his knees
highly am I exalted Mans religion is my game
philosophy controls his heart and what he wants is fame
Those who know the truth avoid me on the street
understand that I am fatal once ingested means defeat
be aware of your opponent and every trap that’s laid
if you have not comprehension Your life the price that’s paid
Ezekiel 23 Proverbs 6:20-35 & Proverbs 7
Rev 17- 18 & 21:8
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