The Return

A charlatan returns despite his earlier defeat.
After two years gone, he claims he owns a seat
But there is no throne for the jester who bears
His recycled words without sparks or flares

A costume he wears, but many of us can see
he's a mean little boy who always turns beastly
He talks of being nicer, but his words aren’t divine
He's still a bully who flees. He doesn't have a spine
 
He called on one he wronged to ignite an old flame
But that man will not return, and he is to blame
Scripture from his mouth is spewed from a bad seed
His ego's hungry for attention. On innocence he'll feed

Nasty comments he'll make and then he will delete
He's no sugar daddy cuz nothing about him is sweet
He'll fool some, but not those who know the score
When he preaches from his pulpit, he's a total bore

He owes apologies to many who dealt with his spite
Poets, be forewarned that he is not a white knight
Sarcasm is his game, and that deserves no respect
Grow up, boy! You always alienate and disaffect

Disaffect = to cause hostility where there had been none

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 10/1/2023 6:46:00 PM
Hmm Mark I know of who you talk you describe him to a T seems he never will learn I take no notice and blook him. a thunder of a poem gets a 7 and fav from me hope to see and hear/read a lot more of you hugs Shadow
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Date: 5/25/2022 8:15:00 AM
Mark, wonderful write and you pegged this guy perfectly, he said he was changed but nothing changed, and now gone again, but probably will be back. Proud the PS members are better now with what we will not tolerate, blessing ~Constance
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/27/2022 12:48:00 PM
Thanks Constance, I appreciate your support!
Date: 5/25/2022 7:32:00 AM
Thanks, Mark. I'm new and wasn't aware of the past presence. Thanks for the heads up. Bill
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/27/2022 12:48:00 PM
He’s gone again, at least under that name
Date: 5/17/2022 12:23:00 PM
So glad you have called the out Mark, I have blocked them already straight away but see they are still trolling - Teppo got driven away from the site, he is true to his word and will never return. Hope admin keep an eye on things here or more will leave and despite his assurances from past experience over the years we know a leopard doesn't change its spots. hugs Jan xx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 1:13:00 PM
I have not blocked this troll. He is welcome to comment to me anytime. I’m thinking he won’t though.
Date: 5/17/2022 8:56:00 AM
The expose' of a troll. It made me smile to read this, Mark. The more things change, the more they stay the same, eh? As one poet who had her fill of his nastiness long ago, I am NOT surprised he's using the same MO.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 10:40:00 AM
He is a peach that’s for sure. He was quick to show his true nature.
Date: 5/17/2022 6:58:00 AM
Although I did not know this guy in his previous lives here on Soup, I have already picked up on his modus operandi. Great poem, Mark. A FAVE!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/17/2022 2:59:00 PM
Well, we're not going to put up with that sh*t!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 10:38:00 AM
He was relentless, he started on me my first week. He would leave a nasty comment to a new poem and then delete it. He is really good at playing the victim
Date: 5/17/2022 4:49:00 AM
Great poem Mark….Debx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 6:21:00 AM
Thank you so much Deb! Have a beautiful day!!
Date: 5/17/2022 4:24:00 AM
Your lines tell the real story, Mark. A troll can wear whatever costume he chooses and change his name a hundred times, but his inability to be civil always exposes his ego and arrogance.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 1:46:00 PM
That’s true Jan, but in the end a chirp is just a chirp
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Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2022 1:01:00 PM
A parrot can be trained to quote chunks of the bible Mark!
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Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2022 12:59:00 PM
A parrot can be trained to quote chunks of the bible Mark!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 10:36:00 AM
I like how he assumes that everyone is so happy to see him after all that he’s done. Quote a scripture and he’s right back in. Sad
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Jenna Logan
Date: 5/17/2022 7:50:00 AM
He's been playing the same game for years. He can hide in his new costume, but his spots are visible.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 6:21:00 AM
Maybe one day this guy will figure out life and change his ways, but unfortunately it will probably not be today. Cheers Jenna!
Date: 5/17/2022 4:06:00 AM
Well said Mark, sadly it wasn't just Teppo who left, many others did too because they couldn't cope with the venom being spewed by a few individuals. Tom
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Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2022 3:41:00 PM
I think its appalling there is a blog calling for teppo to return, admin should remove it - its just more proof what a troll this jerk is:-(
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Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 6:19:00 AM
It's truly sad that some people find joy when causing others pain. Good to see you again Tom!
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