Temptation

We only craved a toddy something frosty in a glass And then she came in sideways all eyes were on the lass We giggled from our corner she put on quiet a show She acted like she knew us though how we didn't know She waved and yelled a hello cheer across the room she ran She fell upon my sidekick and grabbed her by the hand " I disappointed Mama" she whispered through the tears I thought about my own Mom now getting on in years Her story wasn't new to us we had heard it all before In fact sometimes was our tale too a time or three or more She said "God he brought me to you can you help me find the way?" "I've been straight a long long time until I failed today." We promised her that life is hard and filled with lows and highs Disappointment finds us each in turn the bold.. the meek.. the wise.. We told the lass to raise her head forgive herself and smile Temptation lures us each at times it surely can beguile She begged us not to hate her before we parted ways I know my thoughts will dwell with her for days and weeks and days We only craved a toddy something frosty in a glass And then she came in sideways Heartbroken little lass....