Manipulation

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Who holds the sands of time and a key of life in his hand, manipulating our strings? The one who needs a reprimand! Masked, the ultimate jester who keeps sun and moon apart. Selfishly, he couldn't care less if he breaks a lover's heart I'd turn his impish smile upside down so his lips wear a frown and expose the jackanapes for what he is... a buffoon, a clown

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Jan Allison

Date: 2/26/2024 12:14:00 AM

you made me smile, and expose away Lin! lol hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 2/28/2024 5:09:00 AM

I've always tried to expose that kind of attitude, Jan. I think David did an excellent job of it in his potd. Thanks, Chick.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/25/2024 11:27:00 AM

Give in to him, Lin, turn that smile upside down. I enjoyed this fun read, my friend. Write On! Bill

Lin Lane
Date: 2/25/2024 11:39:00 AM

I think you meant 'give it to him' and not 'give in.' That is something I'll never do. Thanks for liking this one, Bill.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/25/2024 10:35:00 AM

I'm with you 100%. Manipulation is characteristically nothing but a power ploy that a jackanapes, buffoon, or clown has the need to employ. Yet, they see themselves as 'right,' almost righteous impervious to their own imperfections. Okay, off my soap box now. This was an awesome poem. Thanks for sharing it today. Have a wonderful Sunday. Best wishes with your painting endeavors.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/25/2024 10:55:00 AM

Stay on your soap box and make room for me! It’s a good cause. The painting is coming along... so far. I'll work on it in a bit. Thanks for the encouragement, Sara.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/25/2024 8:02:00 AM

Hi Lin, I loved this, "keeps sun and moon apart". Excellent description of a manipulator.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/25/2024 8:07:00 AM

They try such dastardly things to please themselves. Thanks for reading and leaving comments for me, Nancy. Have a sweet Sunday.