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On Bullying

What does anyone gain by stirring up discord --
Honor, respect, admiration, regard, or esteem?
I think none of these fine virtues are a reward
For promoting a malevolent, nefarious scheme.

Does anyone like a bully, in their wildest dream?
They thrive on achieving power, feeling strong
By causing an uproar, getting up a head of steam,
Always gathering around a like-minded throng.

I’ve discovered most bullies are deeply afraid
Because they have a deeply buried immaturity,
And they fear they will never make the grade
So, bullying, they can live with their insecurity.

In reality, it’s sad, and I admit I feel some pain
When I see someone is locked inside this shell
Always trying their minions’ approval to gain,
While making someone else’s life a living hell.

written December 15, 2021

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Sotto Poet Date: 12/16/2021 7:22:00 AM Bullies are wusses, and I don't particularly appreciate bullying, whether they are physically or lurking behind a computer screen in cyberspace. Bullies like the fragrance of dread and the ability to exert power over others. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/16/2021 8:39:00 AM You are so on-target here, Lasaad. Thank you for responding to my poem. I really appreciate it. We must seek to stop bullying on the Soup.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/16/2021 6:20:00 AM Your empathy is showing "In reality, it’s sad, and I admit I feel some pain When I see someone is locked inside this shell" and it is lovely Hank. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/16/2021 8:40:00 AM Thank you, Caren. Yep, I do feel sorry for people who have to go this route to try to boost their self-esteem and defeat their inner insecurities. Sad!

Alexis Y. Date: 12/16/2021 5:44:00 AM Hi Milt, I don't like any type of bully, whether they are in the flesh or behind a computer screen. Bullies are cowards period! Good write on the subject. Have a good day:-) Alexis Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/16/2021 8:40:00 AM Thanks so much, Alexis. We must stand together to fight bullying in all of its forms in all of its outlets!

David Kavanagh Date: 12/16/2021 5:07:00 AM Like Tom said below anyone can bully hiding behind a screen, but the one thing all bullies dread is being taken to task, and your doing a fine job Milton by not pandering to them, brilliant truthful poem, Cheers David Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/16/2021 8:41:00 AM David, thank you. You have taken a stand against bullying, as we all should. We simply have to put a stop to it on the Soup.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/16/2021 12:28:00 AM Online bullies are the worst, they carry out their cowardly bullying behind a screen, safe from any comeback or prosecution. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/16/2021 8:41:00 AM Tom, that is soooo true. We need to fight against it here on the Soup, too.

Eve Roper Date: 12/15/2021 10:14:00 PM Bullies like the smell of fear, they like to be the controller. It's a shame they exist to hurt people. Wonder if they do it to their wife and children. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/16/2021 8:43:00 AM I can't say for sure, Eve, but I suspect they do. I think it is a mechanism they use to cover up their insecurities and their low esteem. They can't think very well of others, because they don't think well of themselves. At least that's my thinking. Thanks so much for your comment, Eve. You are a very special person!