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You’re trying to seduce me

with your bright lights
and shiny floors

your promises
of an abundance
of ingredients
for my happy
forever-mores.

But leave the children be

like that little girl
holding Mother’s hands

in her LED lit shoes
that squeak
as she skips
beaming with delight
beneath the neon brands.

For you’ve played your part in my history

helping to shape
my past and present futures

you gave me Herbie
my driver’s licence
my enduring career
these magnificent wings
the endless frontiers.

But I will not be seduced

I will remain resolute
immune to your charms

even as you play my sentimentalities
presenting long lost friends
presenting past passionate lovers
I shall not succumb
I’ll… 	oh. mmm, 
              what magnificent scented balms…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 9/21/2015 7:26:00 PM
you get better & better all the time! Light & Love
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Date: 8/23/2015 6:42:00 AM
...hahaha...with all the pronouncements, still a softie at heart...good one!
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Date: 8/10/2015 1:28:00 PM
Damn, I always do this...Forgot the Damn 7! :) john
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Date: 8/10/2015 1:28:00 PM
Damn, I always do this...Forgot the Damn 7! :) john
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Date: 8/10/2015 1:26:00 PM
Superb!! This is one of the best poems I have read for a long time. Loved it...A definite 7! My very best regards, Scott. :) john
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Date: 8/2/2015 8:47:00 AM
First rate and charming piece, the ending reveals we all have our price methinks.. I give this one a most definite 7 . A true pleasure to read this fine morn.
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Date: 7/31/2015 4:54:00 PM
Very charming & playful piece! The embrace of innocence within these memories are very resounding. I enjoyed this one! :)
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Date: 7/30/2015 3:45:00 PM
I love this,Scott.THANK goodness you have up a new one and that it is a GREAT poem! I too am so loyal to my hometown. It's so interesting how even the weirdest little town, people will treasure it in the memories forever.
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Date: 7/30/2015 6:45:00 AM
sounds like its just a matter of time till you give in...cute
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Date: 7/30/2015 9:10:00 AM
it wouldn't be the first time.
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