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
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