The Art of Subtlety

winning favor is a delicate dance 
know the balance between effort and excess  
a misplaced word can tip the scale  
too much sweetness turns to poison  

they are human like the rest of us  
they crave respect more than flattery  
their ears grow tired of empty echoes  
their patience wears thin with insincerity  

speak with care and genuine intent  
a seed of honesty blooms beautifully  
built on truth trust holds its weight  
built on guile it crumbles too soon  

remember they rose through rivers of storms  
your charm is a breeze not a blast  
use it gently like planting soft roots  
overwhelm them and they will pull away