Greed and Deceit

Slowly you wind your net
Intent upon a snare....beware
Slyly he comes interest he feigns in your day....
He comments on the weather
While your feet are fixed in a snare

His two edged sword is placed for a quick kill
His mercy is protective of his time
For time is money!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Horsman Avatar
April 16, 2020 at 2:30 AM
Hiya, Doris, Surfing through my favourite poems on soup..love this gem of yours. Hope you are keeping well. Harry.
Brown Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 7:54 AM
When I click on one of your poems I know it will be exceptional Doris. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol
Vick Avatar
January 9, 2012 at 3:27 PM
I am sure I know this person. Take care. Janet
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November 27, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Wow D, perfect as you are. Love Sidney
Maverick Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 1:44 AM
Well put sentiments Doris,,really good to read..!
Kendrick Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Good one ...Yes, time is more precious than money..Enjoyed reading..Sara
Wesley Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM
I've been caught too Doris, you conjure up a bad memory. I like that word beware - so true!
Horsman Avatar
November 24, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Wow Doris this is just awesome, exactly how it is today, going to my favourites along with you. harry
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