INTERNET ROMEO

He whispers sweet nothings over the net,
his web of desire will trap one of them yet.
He sits at his desk and sharpens his wit,
he knows that with humour their fires are lit.

A delicate balance between porn and romance,
gives him an edge in love’s game of chance;
he’s studied the ways that women respond,
when reassured that they have been wronged.

He offers protection and eternal devotion,
talk about using the power of emotion!
a master to watch, you can’t help but admire
his ability to turn their despair to desire.

I know it seems wrong when first you discover
this man of romance chases more than one lover;
if you take the time to look really close though,
you’ll see it is him who is weighed down with woe.

The thought of living alone in old age
has been the catalyst that set the stage,
for wheeling and dealing in hopes he will find
a woman out there who is loving and kind.

If only he realised that sooner or late,
his web of lies could cost him his mate;
this mystery woman he longs to embrace
is likely to find his games a disgrace!

Imagine the pain he brings on himself,
lost and confused… left on the shelf.
It’s not anger at him that you should feel,
despite all his words it is him that can’t heal.
(c) Sandra Anne Beal