Mountebank

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This or That, Vol 25 Poetry Contest .
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Highly entertaining Charlatan; painting Manipulating, brewed Tasty food so others can Swallow, digest and process. Deals and wheels With their golden tongue Of sweet sugar and honey, A thief. A confidence trickster In order to obtain and kidnap your mind, Money, power, fame, Through pretense or deception. Leads not knowing north or south East or west, day or night, but deceiving People with polished words their believing. As long as they paint a story vision, they drew Those that listen, in their mind it's true. 5/9/2024

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/9/2024 5:25:00 PM

Dear Eve, I loved how your poem delves into the intricate dance of deception and allure showing the manipulative charlatan. Your reflection on the thief of minds, money, and dreams is both cautionary and insightful. What a powerful reminder to trust not in the allure of tales spun, but in the authenticity of actions and intentions. - Blessings, Daniel

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/8/2024 11:00:00 PM

An excellent portrait of a mountebank. Money is their god. We must beware of them. Best for a win. Hugs xx