The Art of Deception – Mondays Finish the Story

 

The premise for Mondays Finish the Story is pretty simple – to finish a story using 100-150 words, based upon a given photo and first line. The challenge is hosted by Barbara Beacham, who has all the details including the linkup to share your own and read others contributions.

This week I have been grabbed by the poetry muse again, but with an opening line such as this it was difficult to resist.

 

 

The Art of Deception

What a tangled web we weave,

when first we practice to deceive.

To lure someone to do our bidding,

takes knowledge of their skill and willing.

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Time is key to set the scene,

to sow the seed and keep them keen.

A simple premise will work best,

to get them hooked and believe the rest.

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Your memory has to stay first-rate,

to keep up with your tale to date.

One slip’s enough to stall your travels

and make all your hard work unravel.

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So if you choose this path so daring,

to further yourself and remain uncaring,

keep your distance from your subject,

before they influence your judgement.

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To keep the tangled web you weave,

from which your aim is to deceive,

you’ll be rewarded in wealth and glory

but your sacrifice is to be forever lonely.

Word count:  125