Charisma

“The villains were always ugly in books and movies. Necessarily so, it seemed. Because if they were attractive—if their looks matched their charm and their cunning—they wouldn't only be dangerous. They would be irresistible.” Nenia Campbell, Horrorscape Be leery of the person whose charm can be deceptive. To this person do not be overly receptive! A man who’s always giving compliments and praise sometimes is a devil. With people’s minds he plays. Most people know the stories of Ted Bundy, handsome man. Behind all his charisma he had a master plan. With a smile on his face, he lured each hapless female he murdered mercilessly. He twice escaped from jail! Another man who practiced charisma was so sly! On a little girl named Jan this monster had his eye. He made friends with her family and ruined poor Jan’s life, seducing that kid’s father and the father’s wife! Yes, both the young girl’s parents were under this man’s spell. And that’s why he was able to groom their daughter well. He kidnapped Jan and tortured her. He had the whole town fooled! The parents, falling for his tricks, were later ridiculed. A person with charisma might be a sociopath. Take care to never be led down this monster’s wicked path. Feb. 3, 2023 For Writing Challenge - C Words - Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France Inspired by documentaries on Ted Bundy and a recent series called "A Friend of the Family"