“If you’ll just take a closer, longer look,
You’ll see that juicy, appetizing bait
Conceals a sharp and rust-encrusted hook–
Which neither tastes nor feels too nice or great
To fish it raises from a peaceful brook
And places on a human’s dinner plate.
Unless you’d be a caught and eaten fish,
Proceed with caution when you make a wish.”
[from “A Treasury of Cliches for Aspiring Stars” (which, of course, is part of The New House of Fame by Paul “Whitberg” Burgess
Very clever. Great work!
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Thank you! This *New House of Fame* poem has been my baby for a few weeks. I hope I’m not the only one enjoying it;)
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Take a closer look, and proceed with caution… wise advice, beautiful poem, as always đŸ™‚
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Thank you!
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Truly ….
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