"it"

It comes into view from afar ,
and is really not all that noticeable at first,
It has the unique ability to become 
more beautiful and noticeable the closer it gets.
It has no sexual orientation 
and really can get along famously with anyone
who so desires.
It is so clairvoyant yet humble and poor it seems,
It posseses nothing of it's own.
It only has and is what it has been given,
Is my very best friend in and for the moment in deed.
Why, look at that ! It is now dressed in the finest array,
It has a bejeweled crown for a head piece 
and is loosely belted with a sash of finest linen.
Just listen ..it posseses amazing understanding and empathy ,
Where are my manners,
It doesn't ask for much.
Let me give it what it needs and such.
There! It is so much more beautiful now!
IT seems to know me so very WELL !
OH NO! LORD HELP ME NOW !
" IT " .. is my..TEMPTATION !!
And straight from HELL !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Sweetheart Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Congrats Robert on your featured poem this week on PS...wonderful to share luv..
Brown Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Still a favorite Robert. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 9:35 AM
~~~MAGNIFICENT~~~ Oh Robert this is the best I have read of yours. It goes straight to my favorites. Thank you so very much for sharing it. Love, Carol
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January 5, 2010 at 9:12 AM
What a powerful poignant piece you have penned here Robert! Thought provoking and deep. Temptation can be a powerful force...and we all have free will. Some just give in to easy...the devil comes in many guises. We all have to be on the lookout! Thanks so much for sharing and for your taking the time to read my poetry. Many thanks too for your kind comments and words of encouragement! All is very much appreciated! Have a wonderfully blessed day~Mary
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January 3, 2010 at 7:05 PM
OUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!
Pickett Avatar
December 24, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Nicely done my friend.. God gave Jesus the will to fight the temptations of Satan..Jesus died for us to have that same will.. I feel you have it in you.. I posted that Dark Visions I told you about.. Will tell you something of me...Also you have soup mail..God Bless....Your friend ...Taz
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December 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Temptation is such a part of life all the time.. that free will needs to kick in a little and then its all good... great write, Robert, and thankxxx for sharing it and the many comments u have made on my poetry today... blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie...
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December 8, 2009 at 7:33 AM
Hi Robert: Fantastic poem!!! I am positive that this one will really hit home to many people (like me). Thank you so much for sharing this poem. Yours truly: Sheol
Pickett Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 4:40 PM
Very nice and visual for me... Nicely penned...RdP
Bono Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 5:04 PM
read my poem Under The Moonlit Sky.I like this poem.It says alot
Kendrick Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 4:05 AM
Nicely done on a great topic. I am sure that we have all been there. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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November 24, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Oh, I Went On The Trip of Mystery With You and It Was A Shock of A Climax (And I Love A Good Mystery)... And Yes, Temptation, does look like it is a friend at the time, but bites bitter and hard afterwards, as the worst enemy ... Battles, we all have to fight and win every day ... (but we have a Helper and I can see by your writings, You Know That Already, Robert ... Good Write ... MoonBee
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November 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Temptation is the strongest seducer..excellent work indeed--Charma
Segal Avatar
November 24, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Excellent write, very clever! I enjoyed reading this poem, love Simone
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November 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Temptation can truly be an undermining mistress. Great piece Robert. I was on the edge of my seat anticipating IT's identity. Best Wishes Always, Bill
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