Who Really Is the One Being Manipulated?

Who really is the one being manipulated?
The one who awaits the deception,
Not to publicly acknowledge it when it's done?
Or the one preparing the deed believing what is done...
Isn't obvious because there is no reaction.
At least not the reaction expected!
Aren't these cat and mouse games rehearsed in the womb?

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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