The App Maker

Blessings are best shared. -Michelle Liew

This season, it's good to remember not to gobble too much, food or otherwise, as we have fun...or receive mobile phones as gifts!

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Leo wired his world, his screens aglow

His dreams for sale, his cash in tow

An app appeared, so bright and sleek,

“To your success, with just one sweep!”

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Users fought to snatch the prize

Enticed by gold, and fed by lies

Leo basked in fame, which stretched for miles

With greed in mind, he gave fake smiles

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He beamed with pride, laughs clear and loud,

“The gold is mine,” he declared, unbowed.

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But the app stirred, one fateful night

A shadow rose to claim its right.

“With greed and lies, you gave me life,

Now you must face a sharper knife.”

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His screen went dark, from his world banished,

His heart stood still as his wealth vanished

Leo stared at his reflection in the phone

He pleaded, “Please stop!” with a humbled tone

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The voice spoke, fading, faint

“A new path awaits, unbound by taint.”

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This poem follows the Bob and Wheel format introduced by Daphsam who explains its form in her poem, Even in Hell.