We all do it ... use manipulation ...
But some do it with consternation
Bullying, perhaps ... being impatient
Crossing over the line of demarcation
Whilst others do it in a much lighter way
With words aired, and statements made
Just steering folks within their sphere ...
Influencing the ones near and dear ...
Specifying the things which work for them
Negating the others which don't at all blend
And with that ... clearing the way ahead ...
Wide enough to shuttle through, unbled ...
- Tristram
(c) Christopher W. Thomas
11:45am Monday, Sept. 21st, 1998