Warning from the bank

Lloyds Bank advise all female pensioners.

To watch out for Romance scams,

since the average

Age of victims is beyond  65,

with a spree – self mutilation -

Of good intentions totalling eight grand.

Love is expensive. 

It is February, the rose of months.

When love abounds, as the flowers unfold

And the senses warm to weather. 

This year, we have cold warnings,

Either freezing fog, or at least

A negative number in temperature

Will this cool the hand that guides

The bank account?

So remember Ladies, no matter how

Warm your inner thoughts rise,

They should pay for you –

They should hold open doors –

And say thank you for the press of your hand.

Or the tiny kiss on the cheek after 10 weeks –

Because after all – love is formed of friendship

Not lust, or loneliness.    Nor the bitter cold –

Or the lack of electric blanket.  Relax, enjoy

Exhale.  Recall, why you live alone.

Then enjoy your life, live it your way.

Because whatever mistakes you make

And how much is left in the bank

Equals the cost of it all.

(c) R Lee