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The Manipulators

Underneath their charm lies a deceitful mask, Meet the manipulators. They are deceitful. They mislead to control other’s circumstances. Their tactics can create feelings of sympathy towards them; As if they have an underlying pain. Trust your deductions, But never let your disgust lead you. Never attack in front, never nag. Call them a guilt monger; Whether you speak up or not, They can inflict your own made self-guilt. They’re guilt trippers. They are dirty fighters. They never deal directly, But act passively, aggressively. They have subtle ways to cripple you. They are players of a silent game. They know how to test the waters. They don’t take responsibility of their insolent behavior. They are vulnerable as a rabid pit bull. Avoid the confrontation! Be calm, rational, and pleasant when facing them. Ignore the emotional outbursts. Never grimace or snap back. Or else, you will be sorry. You will lose.

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Date: 8/18/2014 5:10:00 PM
Mark,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Mark Enem
Date: 8/27/2014 9:26:00 PM
Thanks ; )
Date: 8/18/2014 7:29:00 AM
Wow what a write! Good one Mark! Some people need different approaches when dealing with them. Welcome to Poetrysoup Mark, I look forward to reading more of your write :)
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Mark Enem
Date: 8/27/2014 9:27:00 PM
Thanks for reading
Date: 8/18/2014 3:46:00 AM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Mark - I choose your first very well written free verse :) - powerful ! - Nice to meet you! - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- P-Soup Rule: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup as a haven PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Mark Enem
Date: 8/27/2014 9:28:00 PM
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