Gary Bateman Poet Narrative

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Author's Note: This is a very special co-written narrative poem that Liam McDaid and I recently discussed and just finished today. The idea and notion of "Sweet Talkers of the Devil" was developed to address and to highlight the stark challenges that mankind faces from the uncanny forces of deception, darkness, and true evil. Enjoy the poem!! (Gary Bateman - November 1, 2021)

Categories: allegory, evil, extended metaphor, introspection, metaphor, prejudice, and symbolism.  

Sweet Talkers of the Devil

Sweet Talkers of the Devil

Reptiles in human suits are the true sweet talkers of the devil,
and are well known among the various societies in our world
as slick, sleek actors who fancy the breaking of common law
virtues by their actions in supporting ungodly acts of a real
form of reprehensible separatism that opposes all that is right
and true under God’s eyes in civilized human society.

These malefic actors are the perfect humanoid reptiles for
spreading their surreptitious message of greater autonomy
in the world as they seek to divide and conquer all people 
in human societies with their notion and true intention of
setting back the real, hard-earned historical progress that
mankind has achieved over the centuries that have been
marked by war, strife, prejudice, tyranny, nonsense, and
utter debauchery.

What’s at stake you might ask? Think of the implications
of the negative actions proffered and foisted upon all
innocent people worldwide. Think about all the progress
mankind has achieved over the centuries while having to
confront and to defeat the uncanny forces of deception, 
darkness, and true evil. 

Beware of the Sweet Talkers of the Devil!

Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid
Copyright © All Rights Reserved
November 1, 2021 (Narrative)

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Rama Balasubramanian November 4, 2021 at 4:28 AM Very well penned story. Liked especially the way you captured the emotions of the person who is saved. Yes guilt lingers on. Therefore always try to be careful and avoid any such occurance. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and day friend Gary Bateman November 4, 2021 at 3:12 PM Hello Rama, Many Thanks for your comments on the poem!! I really appreciate your thoughts here very much. The emotions you speak of play a significant and meaningful role in progressive build out of this poem. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Brandy Nicole November 3, 2021 at 8:07 PM Watch out for wolves that enjoy being*sweet talkers* while walking around in sheep's clothing. I completely agree. Such a thought provoking collaboration, Gary and Liam. Congratulations on receiving Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Gary Bateman November 4, 2021 at 11:08 AM Hello Brandy, I really appreciate your comments here as I know that Liam will too!! Yes, unfortunately in society in general there tends to be many wolves who mask themselves well as "sweet talkers." Beware always and be careful!! Cheers and Best Wishes Always, Gary

Heidi Sands November 3, 2021 at 5:49 PM Congratulations for POTD Gary :) Gary Bateman November 4, 2021 at 11:03 AM Hello Heidi, Many Thanks for the congrats. I know that Liam will be pleased to see your note here. Liam and I have another interesting co-authored poem that should be ready for posting very soon. I hope all is going well for you too!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Eve Roper November 3, 2021 at 4:35 PM Great write, Gary, the smooth talkers enjoy hearing themselves talk both male and female. I too have known a few in my life and just listen and walk away. Congratulations to both you and Liam on your well deserving POEM OF THE DAY Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 5:20 PM Hello Eve, Many Thanks for your gracious comment here on our "sweet talkers" poem. Walking away from people like this (both male and female) is always the BEST OPTION!! I agree totally with you. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Sam Kauffman November 3, 2021 at 1:43 PM Great metaphor Gary and Liam that harkens back to a garden and the choice made then - the choices we make now! Evil is so often clothed in glamour. We are blessed to have the One Light that reveals dark forces so we can walk in The Light. Congratulations on your POTD. Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 2:33 PM Many Thanks Sam for your note here and your thoughts on "Evil." I know that Liam and I on other co-authored poems and ones that each of us wrote on a solo basis, have touched on the themes of Good vs. Evil, Heaven vs. Hell, etc. Always follow the Path of Light!! Amen!! Best Wishes, Gary

Susan Ashley November 3, 2021 at 12:06 PM Hello Gary, it is a pleasure to see your collaboration with Liam receive POTD honors, a worthy choice and the recognition for you both is well-deserved. Your poem is a deep, meaningful and thought-provoking piece. Indeed, we need to beware of the dark forces lurking and gathering strength before all we now know is lost. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan (soup mail) Susan Ashley November 3, 2021 at 4:29 PM Dear Gary, thank you for your kindness. Indeed, the poetic skills you both display captures my attention. I always appreciate the symbolism and metaphorical magic you and Liam bring to the page. You’re both such accomplished poets. Your gifted pens combine to speak as one voice.. the gold standard of a great collaboration. Great to see you in this place of honor, my friend.. Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 1:15 PM Hello Dear Susan!! To receive this very laudatory comment from you on our poem, tells me that Liam and I certainly captured your attention. I have always been a fan of your poetry as I know that Liam has been as well. All of us must be on guard about the "Sweet Talkers." They walk among us for sure!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Ann Peck November 3, 2021 at 9:46 AM Gary and Liam, Words of wisdom you speak! We're confronted everywhere and the noisy lies are deafening. Congratulations on POTD! Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 12:56 PM Hello Ann!! Many thanks for your read and comment here, and for the congrats!! The "Sweet Talkers" are permanent fixtures in our Human society. Beware of them and navigate with care!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

L Milton Hankins November 3, 2021 at 8:55 AM Congratulations on your P.O.T.D. Well-written and well-deserved. I always appreciate thought-provoking, truth-loving pieces of writing...prose and poetry. Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 1:03 PM Hello Milton!! I know that both Liam and I are very grateful for you comments and observation here. You're right for sure concerning "thought-provoking and truth-loving" narratives. They are essential for high quality prose and poetry. You're spot-on about this!! Best Wishes, Gary

Beryl Edmonds November 3, 2021 at 8:36 AM There are too many deceivers who sweet talk in the world, we all know some of that sort. Well done, a wonderful narrative Gary and Liam, congratulations on poem of the day… Belle Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 1:08 PM Hello Belle, I am very glad to hear that our poem here struck a positive chord with you. Human Society -- alas!! -- suffers from a demonstrable surfeit of sweet talkers and deceivers. I have met my share of them over the years. Beware!! Take Care!! And, Best Wishes too!! Cheers, Gary

Constance La France November 3, 2021 at 8:20 AM Gary, wonderful writing, I have met some of those smooth talking devils both male and female in my life and have been strong enough to turn away. Congratulations to both you and Liam on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ peace and tranquility Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 12:53 PM Hello Constance!! Yes, I agree. Whether they are male or female, "Sweet Talkers of the Devil," are NOT in short supply. You're also right about turning them away. Don't give any of them a chance to do harm. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Paula Goldsmith November 3, 2021 at 8:04 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Sweet Talkers of the Devil" are everywhere. Yes, even family and friends. Love your line, "Beware of the Sweet Talkers of the Devil!" They will lie to your face. They will steal from your back. Evil is evil wherever it comes from. It is getting worse with each passing day. Have a blessed autumn day.................... Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 12:45 PM Hello Paula!! Many Thanks for your congrats and very descriptive note here. Yes, indeed, "Sweet Talkers" are distinctive Humanoids -- and they do walk amongst us. And so, BEWARE!! And, evil is evil for sure!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Karen Jones November 3, 2021 at 6:27 AM Congrats on potd! Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 12:38 PM Hello Karen, A Big Thanks to you for your read of my and Liam's poem here!! Best Always, Gary

Kenneth Cheney November 3, 2021 at 6:27 AM Gentlemen I must say well done and congratulations on POTD. Enjoyed the read and with the admonition agreed. Beware folks, beware. Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 12:39 PM Hello Kenneth, Thank you for your read here and for your gracious comment. Yes, "Beware" for sure!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Mike Gentile November 3, 2021 at 4:39 AM Congratulations on your POTD honors!! Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 12:36 PM Many Thanks Mike, on behalf of both Liam and I. The metaphor development we employed on this poem turned out very well. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Tom Cunningham November 3, 2021 at 1:09 AM Reptiles in human suits, there's a lot of them about, you and Liam collaborate well together Gary. Congrats to you both on POTD. Enjoy the honour. Tom Gary Bateman November 3, 2021 at 12:42 PM Hello Tom, Many Thanks for your read and great comment here. Yes, Liam and I did discuss at length the "Reptile" reference in this poem. You are, indeed, very prescient about this. Reptiles do walk among our Human species. Best Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid November 1, 2021 at 4:10 PM truly a pleasure putting this together brother, like an arrow your pen punches the soul, hitting with an impact the truth Gary Bateman November 1, 2021 at 4:23 PM Hello Liam!! Yes, this one was a fun write theme for sure!! The words just fell into place on this one. Enjoy the mutual collaboration as always. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary