The Lure

Come to see my web, says the spider to the fly Am I lured into his game, no I am not, not I Come and see my pictures, I keep them by the bed Oh no I wasn’t born yesterday, I’ll stop here I say instead. Would you like a big one, I look at him aghast As he shows me a brandy glass so full it’s absolutely vast Never walk with a man in the woods, my mum to me did say. They try to lure you with anything, don’t listen to them anyway. I took her advice and never sat on a sailors knee I won’t be lured by anyone, I’m not daft I am not, not me. My one indulgence I must admit It has lured me into trouble and quite a bit. The lure they use now they know, is really killing me They only have to show me and I cannot leave one be. Don’t let me see or have a sniff, I’m gone there is no saving me A sausage roll my downfall will lure me out they know They hold them out in front of me and then I’m on the go I’m trapped into anything; just for a sausage roll My life is now a torment, I always pay the toll So help me please do not tempt me with this lushes lure I want to be what my mum wants and to keep my self all pure.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 6:26 AM
well if anyone going to come up with something different, it will be you, and yes, i just love the lure of a sauage roll, better than a bunch of flowers?
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Stopping by to say Thank You for your kind comments on my poetry Mandy. It is a pleasure to read your writings. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
Falotico Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 1:06 PM
I wrote you a "Love Note" because I saw that you said you never got one when you were 13... my gift to you......luv n hugs Michael its called "Before the Bell Rings"
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April 3, 2012 at 12:57 PM
great imagination at work thanks for sharing always p.d.
May Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM
very nice Mandy, I sent you a response on soup mail
Williams Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM
mandy ha ha ha, you can't beat a good sausage roll am with you there..great lines..David
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