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I Cannot Change

I cannot change who I am simply to please you, my love For the time would come when you would see That you love me, not for who I am But for whom you have made me to be. What a mournful day that will be When you finally come to see That you don't love the real me! Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/11/2013 10:46:00 AM

If people are pretending just to please their mate it will only lead to disaster. Though that day be mournful it might be necessary for moving on to someone who really matters. Great writing!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/11/2013 2:25:00 PM

Thanks, Timothy! I do believe in making adjustments to make things work, but you're right...once you are no longer true to who you are...it's time to move on! Thanks for the visit! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/3/2013 10:10:00 PM

This is very wise. Many recreate themselves without realizing they are already Loveable and the lose themselves in the process.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/3/2013 10:14:00 PM

So true, Richard. I've often wished I were less emotion and intense. I often get wounded, but...trying to become callous and develop a tough exterior has not been something I've mastered yet. Thanks for the post.