Virtuous and Vicious

He weaves coincidences
and makes up stories,
He creates stories
and makes up myths,
He spins tall tales—
Is he a poet or politician?

He loves with a passion
like a man on a mission…
He lies truthfully,
The truths he ever tell  
are nothing but lies,
He fabricates true lies—
Is he a priest or a philanderer? 

He’s suave, he’s savvy,
As the Satan would snatch sinful souls,
He steals your thoughts stealthily 
and flirts with your alter ego 
corrupting your subconscious —
Is he a saint or a savant?


~03/19/23
~Contest: A Simple Poetry
~Sponsor: John lawless
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Daniel Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Great writing, Abdul, congratulations:)
Fowler Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 5:07 PM
So clever Abdul! I can see why you placed so high in the contest - wonderful! Congratulations on your win! :)
Mandani Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Thanks Linda.
Lillico  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 2:04 PM
Interesting in its creativity and originality! Congrats!!!
Mandani Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 8:22 PM
Glad you liked it. Thanks
Lawless Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Abdul, the comment i wrote as I judged this for the contest was....ALL OF THE ABOVE....nicely done and thanks for entering the contest
Mandani Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Thanks John. "All of the Above"...it is!
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