Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Give yourself 
                   A round of applause.
             You did pull one over on me 
             And laughed at my expense.
                 Well-done, grasshopper.

             Well-played, but you revealed 
       The tricks of your trade in the process.
                 The jig is up, Mr. Swindler;
                  Now I get to laugh at you 
              Reuse them again to snow me.

       You regurgitate the same old methods 
               To hoodwink and entrap me.
                   Haven't you no shame?
         You're as transparent as cellophane;
          so predictable I enjoy mocking you.

          You bit me once and broke my skin,
           But now I see you've got no teeth!
                  Born yesterday, my eyes 
                     Are wide open today!
      There's no magic in your sleight of hand.

   I've got your number, and you're out of tricks.
                You've tried your level best 
            To inscribe "fool" on my forehead,
                But have you checked yours 
                      In the mirror lately?


*work of fiction*
Date posted: 07/28/2021

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Sotto Poet July 28, 2021 at 6:46 PM A beautifully wrought scene, indeed, we all must have to go through difficult times in life to better ourselves and our community. Great poem Edward Edward Ibeh July 28, 2021 at 6:49 PM Thanks so much, Lasaad:-) I appreciate it, my friend.

L Milton Hankins July 28, 2021 at 1:59 PM Such good writing, Edward. Yes, we all must learn the hard way! Edward Ibeh July 28, 2021 at 2:28 PM Thank you very much, Milt:-)