Within the realm of manipulation's grasp,
The push & pull technique holds a clasp.
It starts with push, a deliberate shove,
Undermining your confidence, testing your 
love.

With calculated words & actions unkind,
They create a doubt & confusion in your
mind.
Criticism & disapproval become their art,
Weakening your spirit, tearing apart.

Then comes the pull, a strategic allure,
They shower you with affection, sweet &
pure.
With love & compliments, they draw you 
near,
Creating a sense of dependency,
fueling your fear.

The push & pull, a dance of control,
Leaving you vulnerable, lost in their role.
They make you believe they hold the key,
To happiness, validation, & feeling free.

The outcome of this manipulative game,
Is a power imbalance, a life filled with 
shame.
You become reliant on their whims & 
desires,
Trapped in a cycle, their puppet on
wires.

Your self-esteem crumbles, your identity
fades,
As you're pulled closer, entangled in their 
charades.
They exploit your emotions, your need to be
loved,
Leaving you empty, like a wounded
dove.