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Bullies and Their Enablers

Bullies are feeble beings that grow increasingly stronger with validation and encouragement. Scared to act alone, they fish for meek underlings to help fuel their fire, especially those itching to belong to the "cool kids" clique. They become thankless enablers who don't realize they're being used as pawns against their own kind. Submitted for... Bite Size Poem No.8 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Line Gauthier Date written: 06/18/2021

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Jan Allison

Date: 6/30/2021 6:03:00 PM

dropping back with many congrats Edward, a huge fave for me:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/2/2021 5:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jan:-) I appreciate the FAV!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/24/2021 10:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. Enjoy your win with blessings........................

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/2/2021 5:38:00 AM

Thank you very Thank you very much, Paula:-)

John Lawless

Date: 6/24/2021 6:46:00 AM

A copy of this should be required reading for every voter in the country regardless of political affiliation. Great write Edward. So true on so many levels of life.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/24/2021 6:48:00 AM

Thank you very much, John:-)

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/24/2021 12:53:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! I agree... Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/24/2021 2:39:00 AM

Thank you very much, Beata:-)

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 6/23/2021 11:53:00 PM

Important words about 'Bullies And Their Enablers'. Congratulations for your First Place win !

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/24/2021 2:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paris-Maree:-)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/23/2021 9:35:00 PM

Wow. Great.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/24/2021 2:37:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj:-)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/22/2021 10:58:00 AM

OMG, this a definitely a favorite, Edward, Succinctly said, you blow me away.))) I have observed the same. The poet guppies fall for the bait. While genuine poets like you, get far too little respect! They kneel at the feet of bullies with enormous hallelujahs?going on even as I write this. Great people are humble. You are one of them, bless you! Panagiota xx

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/22/2021 1:35:00 PM

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, compliment and the FAV, Pangie:-) You've made my day!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/20/2021 11:01:00 AM

so true, Edward. You have observed and wisely noted this trait of bullies.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2021 9:37:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea:-)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/19/2021 4:11:00 AM

That's true, Edward, well said:)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2021 9:37:00 AM

Thank you, Jo:-)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/18/2021 4:49:00 PM

wise words indeed Edward they trolls seem to hunt in packs on soup i hope they realise that after 7 years on the site I am here to say and won't give in to them:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2021 9:45:00 AM

Yeah, I've seen them in action here, Jan. I stay far away from them! Thanks for the visit and comment!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/18/2021 4:17:00 PM

Very interesting, Edward. I think bullies think they are superior, while hiding from their inferiorities. I have no sympathies for bullies, since I was the butt of much bullying when I was growing up. Incidentally, I also despise prejudice and bias and bigotry...the three minions from hell!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2021 9:43:00 AM

Thank you very much, Milt:-) I encountered a few as a young boy as well. Yep, agreed about prejudice, bias and bigotry....three minions from hell indeed!

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/18/2021 2:44:00 PM

Ha, and most bullies believe they ARE cool kids. And their enablers, I call them court jesters, are equally repulsive. Good luck with this one, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/18/2021 2:53:00 PM

Truer words have never been spoken, Jenna. The enablers are indeed just as disgusting! Thanks for dropping by, my friend.