You may think our logic is slightly flawed,
Certain we know best, even better than God.
Our kids wear sweaters when we’re really the ones who’re cold.
And good luck throwing us Surprise parties without us wearing a blindfold.
Need to know everything — we’re obsessed with discovering stuff.
You may admonish, “Mind your own business!” but never have to say, “Get off your duff!”
It’s not enough to just know the outer you, we want to know your internals.
That’s exactly why it’s fine for us to snoop thru your diaries and journals!
And if we’re extra polite, saying thank-you and please quite often,
We think you won’t bristle at our demands, in fact we think you’ll soften.
But look at the upside to being one of us — we’re meticulous with wars we’re waging.
We fight about marriage, work, schools, friends, and we’re totally against our own aging!
‘Micromanaging’ — such a vulgar term, we’d never EVER do it!
But alas our “helpful hint” is taken the wrong way, folks just misconstrue it.
So if we cannot manipulate our world at large, you, or even our own mate’s lives,
At least we’re gonna stay in charge of our kid’s health… with the prevention of hives!
Um, that last line was stupid, but controlling peeps are stubborn,
Even over words, language, rhymes, we must try and govern!
And there’s one more thing we’re planning to subtly orchestrate . . .
Bestowing a new name on US, one that promotes a euphoric state.
‘Cuz calling us CONTROL FREAKS is rather harsh, ugly, and bleak.
How about just saying we have special powers due to our technique?
So from now on, “Universal Supervisor” replaces “Control Freak” as our new term.
Can we all just agree on this? I really need to know you’ll confirm!
And ‘cuz we’re certain that most of you find our control issues something to condemn…
Therefore nobody who is “One of Us” will admit that this is actually them.
But I’ll raise my hand proudly (sorta!) because once you get to know me . . . I’m really quite a gem!
Lastly before I leave you, I’m not beyond using guilt to influence and apply a little pressure,
If you don’t leave me a comment, nobody will know you exist or that you’re such a WordPress treasure!
https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/control/
Once Upon Your Prime 
I really like the pillow.
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By far the truest thing I have heard in a while!
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment and also for following me –I am very flattered. Stephanie
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No problem, your blog was great and a pleasure to read!
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This is CLASSIC!!!!!! I love it – especially my new favorite word – ‘Universal Supervisor’
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this is the best post I’ve seen so far!
please check out thatblaqkid.Wordpress.com
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Sometimes you can inherit this gene,
Even if you’re not related by blood,
If you know what I mean! 😉
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I need to get one of those pillows! Love it!
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And control freaks are nosy, and very snoopy too.
When I’m on my phone in the back yard, I can see the bedroom blinds move,
Is it the wind blowing or a breeze blowing through?
No, it’s YOU! 😉
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What a cute little rhyme, whoever you are.
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You speak Truth, My Friend! Love it! 🙂
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Thank you kindly. Now could you please read every single other thing I’ve ever written on this blog? Now please. 😉
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Giggle. I have read everything you have written since I started following you. 😀
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Aww, you’re so sweet. And of course you knew I was just teasing you, making you think I’m super controlling when I’m actually not in the least. Have a good day! (Yes, you really SHOULD have a good day.)
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(((( tiptoes silently away because she’s unflaggingly terrified that pillow totally captures her 😂))))
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Haha! If the pillow fits…..rest your controlling little head on it. 😉
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Take my word for it. I don’t exist. i am just a pigment of your imagination.
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You’re A highly colorful pigment. I always dream in color. 😉
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Ha, Now the truth comes out. Very clever way to divulge all this. Universal Supervisor is that a BS degree?
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What truth? There’s no truth here. Don’t you know I always write fiction? 😉
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