the weak are powerful

beware their manipulation

beware their tyranny


their spite and envy

will trap you

by your charity


they will leech you

of every fair intent

and blackmail you


by your kindness

beware this gyp

with its cloying mendacity


the weak hide in rags

among the truly unfortunate

the diseased the broken


the lost and despair

feeding on them

like vampires


beware the weak

beware their cunning

beware their hatred


the weak are powerful

sidestep them

and don't fall into weakness


yourself

with petty notions

of righteousness


don't get entangled

beware the weak

and let them feed on each other...



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