Temptation Poem by Scofield Burrows

Why are you reading this?
Refrain please
You must heed
I’m serious do not read!
Why are you still staring?
Still glaring
Close your eyes
Don’t make me say this twice
Ok, close this page
Don’t go beyond this stage

Get up and leave
Don’t you have something doing?
What is it that drives you?
What is it that inspires you?
Why do you keep reading?
Line after line
Do you actually think the poet has a message?
What is he trying to pass on?
What is he trying to say?
Nothing he hasn’t already said
“Stop reading this poem! ”
I can’t believe you’re still reading
Wait! Are you enjoying this or what?
So you think the poet really has a message
Well, yes I do!
“Fight the urge, fight temptations! ”