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Hate Me

Hate me, but for goodness sake Don’t be indifferent At least hate is a testament To my power over you… A warped and deranged compliment To my importance… For it takes passion to hate And none at all to be Indifferent Hate me…but for goodness sake Don’t be indifferent Yell at me, spill out your anger In vehement words That wound and burn I will use it as balm for my soul Instead of being fed The poison of your indifferent Silence Hate me…but for goodness sake Don’t be indifferent For what is hate But a step beyond love? Rejection's retaliation Self Preservation's warning call to hide From a power too great Too strong Too deep Too life threatening But what is indifference but The inability to be loved To care To hurt To want To desire To feel It is nothing but the passionless state of Love’s deadness Hate me, but for goodness sake Don’t be indifferent I will welcome that hate For I know that it belies A love in pain…. A love still alive… Yes, hate me… And in your hate I will find the secret To make you love me again. Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 4/8/2015 3:52:00 AM

I agree... indifference stings because it is more of dry hot... "For what is hate But a step beyond love?"... so brilliant!!! Love those ending lines - someone who hates is hurting, but can be healed! It's great that there is a lingering confidence in this passionate piece. This one is very inspiring! Thank you for guiding me here! Always, Laura

Shane Cooper

Date: 4/6/2015 9:33:00 AM

Your words are so true, to be treated with indifference negates all that you thought you had. It means in essence that you were never loved at all. This world is full of such deception and each time the wound is reopened it gets deeper until it can never be closed.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/26/2013 10:57:00 AM

Interesting lines that you have penned..Sometimes the ones that show no emotion whatsoever are to ones to fear the most..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:27:00 PM

Hi, Sara. Often as poets we need to exaggerate to make a point. Of course, there are those who feign indifference....that is the worst kind! Thanks for the post! Hugs!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2013 8:35:00 AM

What an intresting perspective. I can't imagine anyone hating or being indifferent to you. I can however see them loving you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:28:00 PM

Richard...you are very very very kind! Well..what can I say? I'm not an angel...that's for sure! My halo has slipped one time too many...but, it is still sweet to read your post! Thanks! :)

Ale A A

Date: 2/26/2013 4:23:00 AM

Hate is a very strong emotion. You are a bold lady to relish in hate and hope it turns back to love.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:30:00 PM

Abigale....Yes, the word hate definitely has negative connotations. We tend to stay away from it. I was exaggerating a point. Still hate is more bearable than indifference. Indifference connotes a lack of ANY FEELING WHATSOEVER! Hate is hurt love! Thanks for the post! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/26/2013 12:50:00 AM

Dear Eileen, hating someone is a waste of time and it is impossible to hate a person like you. The heart that has once loved you, certainly, cannot allow hate enter his soul! A wonderful, real, dynamic, truthful poem that deserves the highest mark, at least, for its PASSION!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:32:00 PM

Demetri mou...thank you for your kind post and insight into the matter. I certainly cherish your comments and praise.

The Situation

Date: 2/26/2013 12:45:00 AM

Hate is thestrongest love there is.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:32:00 PM

Finally...someone who is on the same page! See! I told you so! ;)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/25/2013 11:53:00 PM

- I "hate" the word "hate" ... it are very strong word which I avoid using. - Who can hate .... who has the right to hate ....... and who will "hate" YOU? - A powerful poem Eileen, hope you are well now. - Have a nice day i love! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:34:00 PM

I'm much better, sweet Anne Lise...Just got back from an evening class. I'm on the mend. Can't you just envision someone saying through tears..."I Hate YOU!" What is she really saying.."I can't believe someone I love so much could hurt me so badly!" See, in a twisted way...it makes sense! Hugs!

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/25/2013 10:49:00 PM

I went through a love-hate relationship with someone I almost got stuck marrying years ago. It took every ounce of self-control to keep from murdering her. Nobody should go through such an experience. Good descriptive write.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:37:00 PM

WOW! So sorry to read this. Sherly Bassey does sing a song along this theme. Yes...our conflicting emotions. Glad you didn't take things into your own hands! ;) Thanks for the post!

Donna Jones

Date: 2/25/2013 9:45:00 PM

It's amazing how true these words are my dear... after 22years married to this man and 14 before sometimes letting the anger out does rekindle the fire,,, nice poem...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:38:00 PM

DONNA...thanks for the words of affirmation! :) Yes...sometimes my husband whistles during an argument, and I'm LIKE....SERIOUSLY??? I'm busting a gut here and you're.... whistling??? Gets me hopping mad, but later making up is good too! ;)

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 2/25/2013 8:33:00 PM

I too say Wow! This is some poem. The indifference is what hurts. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/26/2013 12:39:00 PM

Lucilla...thanks for seeing it my way! ;) It is a controversial write, but I believe you saw what I was getting at! Thanks for the post.

Skat A

Date: 2/25/2013 7:41:00 PM

wow~ I love the power and the goodness of these emotions~SKAT

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/25/2013 7:42:00 PM

Thank you, my dear! :) Sweet of you to post this!