The Deceiver

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He laughs as he scatters his seed of discord

attempting to sway those of courage.

The father of lies,

deceiving the wise

He's the ruin of many a marriage.

"Don't you know you deserve to be happy on earth?"

Make the best of your time here below.

Fellow, believe me

I would not deceive ye

get rid of your worry and woe."

"You need not a wife who bickers and beckons.

Your time is your own to enjoy.

Get rid of her quickly

before you get sickly

or yoked with a small baby boy."

"The grass my dear fellow, is green on the far side

I tell you for sure, this I know.

Do look around

Virgins abound

for the husband that knows when to go."

To be swayed by his reason is a matter of treason.

Tread slowly amidst it, by golly!

for nearing the end

you will need to defend

your decisions regarding this folly.

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