The statesman speaks of solid ground,
With golden words and noble sound.
But note the floor on which he stands:
It's made of glass and shifting sands.
One honest puff, one tiny stone,
And down will crash the heavy throne.
flattery and compliments oozed out of her
she would apple polish a weirdo, a cur.
a suave sycophant of the nth degree
her nose as brown and smelly as an eye can see
Using deceit to broker, in order to take control
Flattering words to rapt the mind and gain a better hold
A greedy heart seeks to release the buyer from his thoughtful view
Immerse itself in a delightful smile to help the plan push through
Flattering words beg to educate and lift the spirits high
A wink, a nod, a gentle hand and the ego is sure to fly
All in effort to gain an edge, before the deal is done
Pretty words, kindly spoken and the prize is practically won
Flattering words can build an empire and enhance the seller’s fame
A weapon to rule the buyer and present a worthless clam
And when the victim turns his back after giving his hand in trust
Flattering words takes a bow then presents the seller’s lust
Stale oil
Steals health,
Flattering oil
Steals careful wealth
-November 05, 2018 Chattogram
Serendipitous glance across the long room
A hopeful glint seeped into occular womb
A sentient twinkle spun from salient loom
Subsequently, arched brows intent did presume
Spectral light in her lovely irises began to bloom
Radiant beam forthrightly my way did zoom
The lurid flare created a heartfelt sonic boom
The residual glare romantic insights did illume
Lingering, telepathic stare twining desires did groom
Her unyielding focus did my libido consume
Art
in the
bakery-
will she buy this
one
Tribute to Johanna Ey artf=dealer/artists friend
Johaanna Ey by Otto Dix
http://www.mess.net/galleria/dix/ey.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johanna_Ey
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