Romancing the Scam
You tell me that you love me
But I think that isn’t so
It seems you only woo me
Because you want my dough
You found me on social media
Then tell me I look so fine
I can see where this is going babe
I won’t give you a dime
Then you send me pictures
Poses you shouldn’t show
Just to arouse my libido
I wonder where this might go
Then you tell me I’m desirable
And that I’ve won your heart
We’ve not even met in person
Is that how this should start?
You ask me if I’m married
As if that matters to you
Then you offer friends-with-benefits
But I doubt that offer’s true
Then you try to gain my trust
By wooing me with more lies
For now I’ll play along
But you’re in for a surprise
I’m not as naïve or gullible
As what you really hope
If you think I’ll be your sugar sweetheart
Then you’ll find that I’m no dope
When you found me on the internet
Then told me I was cute
Displaying all the usual tricks
To soften me for my loot
You say, “I’m not happy darling”
“Can you send me any cash?”
I knew that this was coming
I didn’t bat even one eye lash
You cry you’re in a situation
Your bills and rent are due
Or some complaints about medical needs
Then you hope I take your cue
You try to play a guilt trip
“How can you do this to me?” You say
Then you try to change your tactics
To find another way
You profess how much you love me
Then why not prove that true
Don’t ask me to be a mule for you
When you tell me what to do
It seems a common theme these days
Find someone to play your fool
But I have got some news for you
I’ve been through “the hard knocks school”
They say, “A fool and their money
One may easily part”
But I have got some news for you my dear
This is where you broke my heart
You’ve probably found many other marks
Who might believe your lies
But honey I’ve got some news for you
I see clearly through your guise
I am not a charity
Nor your cash ATM
Or will I share my bank information
Since your efforts I condemn
I’m getting tired of your complaining
Because I’m sure you’re telling lies
Searching for more gullible marks
Seen through your lying eyes
I have no interest in you my dear
Although for now I’ve played along
Your cries for cash or gift cards
Are all a too familiar song
I’ll not be sending you my cash
This month, tomorrow, or today
So take your scamming tears my dear
Please, take them far away
(c) BAM 2023