Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

Reality Versus the Claim

The Reality Versus the Claim

By Elton Camp

When an online acquaintance you make
All claims with a grain of salt better take

The assertion, “I am totally drug free”
In reality, addicted to heroin may be

Then that claimed college degree
From a poor diploma mill may be

If he says he’s financially secure
That’s quite questionable for sure

“I have lots of thick, curly hair”
May hide that his pate is bare

Perhaps it’s his chest that’s hirsute 
Here’s hoping you think that cute

“An athletic figure I have got”
Doesn’t tell it has gone to pot

So he like to take walks very far
But that’s because he has no car

“I love to have variety in my life”
Means he’s seeking an eighth wife

“I just love cooking and cleaning”
For you to do it, perhaps meaning

When you finally meet face-to-face
Be prepared harsh reality to embrace

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