I was attracted to him right away.
I peered closely, as I marked my prey.
This one will be easy.
He's not the type to fall for sleazy.
I sauntered over to entice.
I cleverly showed off my merchandise.
Like the others, he took the bait.
They never realize what will be their fate.
My Limousine was another cincher.
What's in the champagne will be the clincher.
Yes, the look in his eyes was already there.
Many sick men's deeds he must repair.
Finally we pulled up to the mansion.
He looked in awe of the luxurious expansion.
Lavishness, money and using women were to his preference.
Little did he know he was in for some abject opulence.
Inside we went, bidding the driver on his way.
"Hands off for now, we have all day."
I offered to show him around.
"Behind this door, a special place can be found."
His interest perked at that little tease.
It always does, with such great ease.
I smiled coyly and unlocked the door.
His face changed when he heard the screaming four.
"Only four? Was six last I checked?"
It was clear the drugs were nearly to full effect.
"You'll make five, I suppose.
This is punishment for the life you chose."
With that I pushed him back and down the stairs he tumbled.
I saw not him, but all the men before him who fumbled.
He may not have had the chance to do it to me.
But because of me, someone else would be free.
I heard him scream out as I shut the door.
Once it was locked, he was heard no more.
I went to the stereo and played track seventeen.
The Eagles -- Hotel California – always fit the scene.
I went to the bar and poured me some wine.
I laughed as I thought, "You've got a lot of time to whine.
Fine things and my body you wanted at your will.
If given the chance, it would have been you at the kill."
"Welcome to my abject opulence.
Yours sins now will never depart your reference.
You checked in, lured by what you could cleave.
Know now, you will never leave."
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April 25, 2006 02:04 AM EDT
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Comments: 16
Revenge of the Easily Lured Greedy Prey
By the Weary Taken Advantage Of Lay
Magi
You never fail to surprise me ;)
Aunt Judy - thanks - glad you liked it!
Stephen - you would never be picked as her prey - you're too sweet! You have no evil men's deed's to pay!
Carl - LOL - Yep! There is a lesson here, I suppose!
Cat - Glad you liked it - I got in touch with my inner insane child on this one lol! BTW - I love Cat Givens vs Cathy Givens - you sound so groovy now! LOL!
Gisela - WOW - Thanks! I had fun writing it. Like I told cat - reaching in to the inner insane child of mine. LOL!
Jessie - Thanks - I have waited a long time for someone to call me genius lol! I may not get it on a test score - but from Jessie Voigts - that's good enough for me!
I've enjoyed reading some of your work. This is by far the most intriguing piece i've read so far. Thanks for sharing this site with me.