Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

The Temptress

She tried to tempt me with a smile, 
But I knew her of old.
Her lips were warm and welcoming, 
But her heart was hard and cold.

Alluringly beautiful, 
but you take your chances.
She's merciless, a predator, 
A human praying mantis.

Graceful and beguiling,
You'll think that she's the one.
She'll lead you on, then disappear.
What you thought you had, now gone.

She'll leave you an empty shell,
Just a windblown husk.
Wondering what happened,
As your heart lies in the dust.





Entry for 'Flirt' poem competition.  2/12/2016

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Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2016 at 1:24 PM One of my favorited so far. Congrats. Gary Smith December 10, 2016 at 2:29 PM Thank you Richard :)

Francis J Grasso December 9, 2016 at 6:10 AM Congratulations, Gary! ...Fran Gary Smith December 9, 2016 at 6:35 AM Thank you Francis :)

Lewis Raynes December 8, 2016 at 9:42 PM Great write Gary, we've all been there and met this person, loved it. Congratulations on your win. Gary Smith December 9, 2016 at 4:07 AM Thank you Lewis :)

Jan Allison December 3, 2016 at 7:01 PM I think we all have met someone like this at some stage of our life Gary! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Gary Smith December 3, 2016 at 7:11 PM Thank you Jan. :)

Judy Ball December 2, 2016 at 5:36 PM Excellent Gary. Very well expressed with perfect rhyme and rhythm. I think I've met a few people like this woman. They all end up alone in the end so they get their just desserts. Good luck in the contest A seven from me. God Bless, JB Gary Smith December 2, 2016 at 5:38 PM How kind, thank you Judy. :)

Heidi Sands December 2, 2016 at 5:04 PM Good one Gary with truth about some people and so sad, there are those out there just like that. Good luck in the contest! Gary Smith December 2, 2016 at 5:07 PM Thank you Heidi.

Nette Onclaud December 2, 2016 at 4:41 PM ohhh, a charmer with scheming moves... yes, move away, gary--- fine piece!..huggs Gary Smith December 2, 2016 at 4:59 PM Thank you Nette. :)

Chris Green December 2, 2016 at 3:22 PM That one hurt and sounds just a bit familiar. :) Nicely done Gary Gary Smith December 2, 2016 at 3:23 PM Thank you Chris. :)