Qualms

I gave the surround a cautious look To see if any eyes were on me One quick swoop then I took Broke my oath of honesty! How it came on none else’s sight A while though I wondered The crisp note winking in sunlight Gave not much scope to ponder! In my secret joy I lost no time To flee fast from the scene Though I didn't think it a crime Felt forbidden pleasure of sin! Then in me spoke the inner voice You could have merely walked by And not made such an evil choice As bad as deceit and lie! Soon overcome by pangs of conscience I wasn’t anymore feeling nice On my forehead grew guilt’s greasy lines As on a man in the grip of vice! Came back the words mom used to say Relieved my tormenting qualms If you ever pick up a note on the way Give it away as alms!