There is a journey I never take,
realizing if I did I would make a terrible mistake.
Some people who must have control,
will say things which impact or damage your soul.

It seems like they are not satisfied,
their words come easy and they will not be denied.
If there is something you are against,
a controlling person will take the opposite stance.

Making you aware it is your fault,
these people will continue a hateful verbal assault.
Wanting you to hear what they say,
usually content once they finally get their own way.

Not able to fill an emptiness inside,
always behind a mask of innocence they try to hide.
Never totally giving up nor giving in,
wanting to have control and doing anything to win.

I feel sorry for these people though,
because of the people they never see or get to know.
Hurting others with their crafty tongue,
not concerned if the victim is someone old or young.

Words that can pierce a loving heart,
tearing any self confidence down right from the start.
If you look you will see a lovely grin,
keeping their secret ... of the real evil that lies within.

So you see, I don’t do guilt trips,
nor care what words flow from their controlling lips.
There are many places I can enjoy,
let them find another person to ridicule and destroy.

© Brenda Sparkman
January 7, 2007