Bait Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

First impression last, most say
till I experienced it one day
truly I thought the other way
that it doesn't really stay

An acquaintance I have met
a man of stature and has wit
quite a gentleman that quietly fit
in all occasions as if without guilt

He has knowledge about anything
he possesses wisdom on everything
whatever query one would ask on something
factual answer he could easily raise with bearing

Whenever we go together in a meeting
people are amazed of his skills so pleasing
so whenever he requested me to do something
I seemed proud to accomplish it without complaining

Later we both have gained trust
and many too commit with thrust
perform all people wishes as must
soon I was alone in cleaning the rust

The man once impressive the first time we met
have drove me into the dark pit of shame and shit
all the money he gained as part of his humanitarian dealt
had been a scam since the start using me as his innocent bait