Paul S. Gifford

TAKEN IN

I knew you were going to be trouble
Yes I did, right from that moment I first laid eyes on you.
So why did I allow myself to fall for you so desperately?
Why did I allow you into my life?
To take over completely,
To occupy my every thought whilst awake
And every dream whilst I am asleep
I am a fool to you
Your slave
You bamboozled me,
With your magical deep set brown eyes
Yet, I have no real regrets
I forgive you all the trouble you caused…
Even when you pooped upon my Egyptian hand weaved carpet.

It is just what you should expect when you adopt a new puppy.