He struts and prances
selling his wares
a snake oil salesman
with charm oozing from his hair.
Warm and pleasant
he will remember your name
your wives names (if you have more than one)
your children’s names (and who they belong to)
and even the family dog’s name.
He will take you for a walk
he will tell you what you need
by the end of the day
you will hand over the deed.
I watch him wheel and deal
and wonder how it is
that no one can see
the venomous viper
writhing beneath his skin.
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The Wonderful and Wacky World of One Single Mom 