Humans manipulate; that’s what we do.
For the good of others or good of you.
I don’t think many parents have these talks.
It is learned thru wisdom & hardest knocks.
“Manipulate’s not a four letter word.”
She gave me guidance from outside the herd.
Lucky, was I, linking with this mother.
Almost fifty & I’ve known no other.
We wheedle & worry life’s particles.
Turn this way, rock that; remove obstacles.
Whether good or bad is for both bolt & nut.
You either wield healing or infect cuts.
Listen to the quiet when you’re in doubt.
Just past tinnitus, your answer calls out.
For: E
L.B.Stowe 