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there is a hidden barb camouflaged in petal words I can feel the sting Eileen Manassian

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Skat A

Date: 5/18/2015 1:25:00 PM

Beautiful Haiku Jade, stopping by to say hi. I don't know why, but I feel the sting identifies the rare beauty inside. skat

Paul Callus

Date: 2/6/2015 5:06:00 PM

This is a very strongly expressed senryu. I suppose each one of us can relate to our own experiences dealing with barbs and stings. Your second line, 'petal words', reminds me of one of my latest poems in which I use 'fragrant words'. hugs // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2015 5:54:00 PM

I remember...that was "Unspoken Words" :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/7/2015 4:53:00 PM

:) Fragrant words are sweet!!! Yours are such to me. Thank you for the visit, my dear. I remember once we both wrote something on unwritten words and you really stole the show with your write! Yes, hidden barbs are not nice. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/5/2015 8:16:00 AM

For me I try to be direct with my communication unless I am disguising a bit of humor. I am not a fan of those who purposely try to be hurtful with hidden barbs. For me words have had the biggest impact on my life. You have opened up Pandora's box with this simple not so simple write!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2015 10:11:00 AM

Ah...Richard. Sometimes...I really feel the need to give back in kind. I'm not a patient person. I'm a sensitive person. I may read into things, but...I have a very strong intuition about who is genuine and who's not. Who wants to be a real friend and who is just curious. I'm sure I'm guilty as charged as well. It's hard being kind all the time when you know different. People pretty much know how I feel about them. I forgot to mention silence and neglect. That's the worst barb ever! I'd rather someone come straight out and yell at me and put me in my place neglect me. Thanks for reading, dear. Hugs

Tim Smith

Date: 2/5/2015 12:03:00 AM

That can be very true Eileen... Been under the weather this week...trying to make it into work now...don't like to use personal days when it is cold...hugs Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2015 10:13:00 AM

I'm sorry you're under the weather, Tim. I hope things look up for you soon. You haven't been posting as much. Hang in there, friend. Hugs

Kamran Rashid

Date: 2/4/2015 2:19:00 PM

how can some say and hide alot in thr words,i wonder..a wonderful write love@burningsoulz __Eileen

Kamran Rashid
Date: 2/5/2015 3:34:00 PM

thnxs fr ua words plsr to read and find love in them hope to read more and the best thrz no particular link i hav coz m just a busy man..busy in world these days ,,looking for peace to prevail and gud to hail..pray fr me ,,help me know if i said some wrong ,,wish u well here n there..#love#hugs#and lot more and yeah i guess u would hav got confusd by this @burningsoulz..well itz i refer to them,,i refer to u and me..we all the same,,living our own,,loving our own..burning in a fire of our dreams and desires..hope u got ma point...stay cnnctd and let me knw what i lack and wot i need..@BURNINGSOULZ

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2015 10:14:00 AM

Hi, Kamran. Interesting post. What is that link to? Tell me more.

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 2/4/2015 1:15:00 PM

You are a person of great sensitivity...like so many on poetrysoup...and, there may be something to be said about the value/validity of barbs well-hidden, although really malicious intent is almost never justifiable.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2015 10:16:00 AM

Thanks, Leo. It's one think to hurt someone unintentionally. I mean, we are all human, and it happens, but to do so intentionally is sad. Please understand. I'm NO saint. I've done it at times as well. That's an honest admission. It doesn't make it right to do. While there is life, there is hope.

David Meade

Date: 2/4/2015 12:58:00 PM

I hope my words are transparent and never hold a sting . . . your picture, like your words are powerful images . . . light and love dear Little One.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/4/2015 1:00:00 PM

David....you have a big place in my heart. No worries. You are definitely in the clear, my dear. I've missed you.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/4/2015 12:26:00 PM

Very deep and clever write Eileen I found the picture striking too:-) Makes you wonder why such beautiful flowers have such a painful side to them...Hugs Jan a 7 from me xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/4/2015 1:03:00 PM

I wrote once about how to change the photos on my blog...no response. My gifted PM by Flo runs out in a few days....I'm gutted about what to do. Lip service isn't good...but I'm thinking more of when you can't stand someone and have to be civil...that's one thing, but to be sugary when you're not...that's another. I try to be honest with what I write. I try very hard. My previous boss said that I was TOO honest at times. THAT was a weakness...imagine. Anyways. Thanks for coming back. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 2/4/2015 12:34:00 PM

I agree Eileen - some shower you with compliments sadly they are simply paying lip service and not even reading what you really were saying:-( Also I am VERY down with the site at the moment disillusioned that they will not even listen and reply to concerns - my PM probably won't be renewed when it is due - simple:-( hugs jan x

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/4/2015 12:28:00 PM

You are a sweetie pie. I was just heading your way, Jan. I have much to say on this topic. People will often say something nice, but you know there is hidden innuendo and insult. I often want to repay kind with kind, but that just leaves thorns. Thanks for the visit. I'm coming your way. Hugs