Old Tom..Modus Operandi

..we all know one

Never a gentleman, Forever a god.

Always a giver,apart from his liver.

One day a martyr,next day your foe,

Old Tom...old b*****d.

Always a smile,never a sigh.

Knife in your back in the blink of an eye.

40 years ago,so handsome and tall,

Now grey whiskers,bad breathe in all.

The line in his face are like rivers of ruin,

his stomach a constant rumble,somethings a brewing.

Ask him for a smoke,he'll steal your next pack.

A guilty conscience is something he lacks.

Old Tom...old b*****d.

His eyes tell stories you would never want to hear,

tales of deceit,lies,suffering and fear.

Buy him a beer he'll be your best friend,

but he'll want more and you'll spend and spend.

Tell him a secret in the morning light,

He'll hold it dear with all his might.

Old Tom........Goodbye.

Reviews

[Jay Steitler]

Having recently experience the "bipolarity" of a failed friendship, I can say this is well written. It captures the pain, and hesitation in trusting an unstable person. Thanks for the contribution.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hello Jay! Thanks for reading.I've known them young and old!

[EloisaWrites]

Now, this write of yours is one that I really love. It is very genuine about human behaviors, very philosophic about Tom's life and just very, very empathic. Yep, we all know a Tom but we do not always love them. A great write from you, Bob. :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hey! Many thanks for reading.Much appreciated.

[Trevor Barnett]

Everyone has an old Tom in their lives. Great write Bob!

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Trevor,much appreciated as always.

[Lourisa]

I had to smile while reading this. Such great descriptions of a very human human being. Why is it the I feel a kind of fondness towards Tom? Thanks for another great write, Bob!

[Bob Sherunkle]

oh thanks you.I think,as i mentioned in a comment earlier,we all know a Tom.

[R. L. Hill]

Oooo. This is so true! I definitely know an Old Tom or two. This is very very good, Bob.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hey Quirklet,many thanks.Unfortuantly,i still know a few!