Words of Wisdom to a Plagiarist

I.

Oh, you talent-less thief,

disregarding my anger and grief.

You stole my baby

And stuffed it in your cluttered brief.

II.

You thought you could take it

and pretend it was born from your wit.

While I get the red “DUPLICATE”

and have my reputation in the pit.

III.

You probably thought you got away

and thought your con job made it okay.

But, you have my baby

and I’ll have the final say.

IV.

Steal from me?

No sir-ree!

I’m not here

to make your poetic life easy.

V.

You know what I’m here for

so no need to get sore.

This is my baby we’re talking about

and I’ll fight for it, blood and gore.

VI.

So, my advice to you

and these words will ring true.

Un-publish my baby

or by legal rights I sue.

VII.

Not for money or fame,

but just here to expose your shame.

My baby is my baby,

and that’s something you can’t claim.