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