Protecting One's Interest

One can sense
When another is about
Lurking, ogling, eyeing
Trying to pry

You feel a presence
There is no doubt
The person who’s lurking 
Is trying to spy

Quickly then 
Change the screen
Don’t let them see
What’s going on

Don’t worry now
You’re not being mean
You have to keep private
Your personal fun

It’s not intention
You do not wish to lie
You need to protect
Those, for whom you care

So, if they get close
Change the screen, deny
What you were doing
You might need to swear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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