A Bloke I Knew

I once knew a bloke
Who thought he was right
Not now and then 
But all of the time

And he told people
That he could manipulate them
So that they would do
Exactly what he wanted them to do

But he didn't know others laughed
Behind his back
And said he was just sad
So very sad.

© Paul Warren Poetry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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September 27, 2017 at 8:13 AM
what a sad story...well written
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