Temptation

A Public Domain Photo used in a poetry challenge.

Temptation

"Why doest thou bother thy pretty head?"

Said he,

"Just count on me instead.

Bring thy sisters

Come play with me

And I'll take care of them and thee.

Yes, I'll take care of all three."

"Good sir, why would you offer this?"

Said she, with pouty lips to kiss.

"The very thought could bring such bliss,

But sir, I feel there's something amiss.

Good sir, what could it be?"

"Amiss? Sweet lass, don't trouble thy mind.

Come play, and leave all doubts behind.

There's nothing here but pleasure to find.

For me and all of thee."

So Peace and Love and Common Sense

Went with the Devil behind his fence,

And now the world pays recompense

For having lost all three!

Reviews

[Boldpen]

Very beautiful piece. The rare combination of tenderness with firmness made it extremely joyful to read. Nicely done!

[Seshat Nidaba]

The third stanzas was very pleasing to me most especially.

[Robert Haigh]

Clever, witty and amusing, with a serious side to it too. A very enjoyable read.

[MsMermaid]

Thank you for reading and commenting. This is my favorite poem. I have a favorite poem my sister did. I might get her permission to post it here. She's an excellent poet. I'm off to read some of your offerings.

[Kesav Easwaran]

Beautifully written piece that carries a meaningful warning and a nice message to all those young lasses, who dares to graze near the Fence...Nice awareness poem, MsMermaid!