Manipulation

To bring out a smile,
Now that's a skill.
That's ability.
That's power.
That's influence.
A useful tool for a manipulative being...

To bring out reaction,
Now that's nature,
Consequences for action.
Action for reaction,
Willingness for effort,
manipulation...

To bring out fear,
Reaction for action,
The wrong kind of power,
Not respect but close,
It's a trade-off,
Oh manipulation...

To bring out guilt,
Acting for reaction,
Weakness for results,
Wounded and wronged
As presented anyway,
Manipulation...

To bring out love,
give for take,
selfless for unconditional,
Patience for peace-
That appears to be different...
To the manipulative, it's not.