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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scheming Ways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every evening you come around with your cloak of lies.<\/p>\n

Half-believing, I sit & listen as you offer up the prize.<\/p>\n

Give up the act, my friend, I don\u2019t think you\u2019re worthy.<\/p>\n

There is no way you can be an angel of mercy.<\/p>\n

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Imitations of the good life were your stock and trade.<\/p>\n

Poor imitations, you run for cover as they start to fade.<\/p>\n

You play the game well. You\u2019ve got the knack.<\/p>\n

With your hand in the till and a knife in my back.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re a space invader of my privacy.<\/p>\n

A tricky trader in webs of fantasy.<\/p>\n

Sorry, the bank is closed today.<\/p>\n

Find another way to earn your pay.<\/p>\n

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You can never be an angel of mercy.<\/p>\n

Your more like a robber, so curse thee.<\/p>\n

You steal not only financial gain.<\/p>\n

You steal hopes & dreams, only sorrow remains.<\/p>\n

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My door is closed to your scheming ways.<\/p>\n

With you out of my life there will be better days.<\/p>\n

You do not seem to see what you have done.<\/p>\n

Some day you\u2019ll wonder. Was I the one??—-R W. Johnson—–(2014)<\/p>\n

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