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I Don'T Care What You Think

I no longer care What you think Yes, I don’t I say what I want I write what I feel I dream my dream My moments are mine My words are mine I won’t fit in your box I won’t fit your understanding Of whom I must be I am, simply me Don’t tell me what to do Don’t tell me what to think Especially, don’t tell me how to behave And if you tell me what to write I’ll just walk away I’m tired of trying to please the world I’m tired of trying to live a role Pasted on smile Hide the pain Hide the passion Hide the wild Act like a child Meek and mild No…I don’t care anymore You take me as I am Or you don’t take me at all Because… At the end of the day There is someone with whom I sleep Someone whose soul I keep Someone whose love I need Someone whose heart I feed And that SOMEONE Is me Eileen

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Betty Bateson

Date: 11/12/2014 11:48:00 AM

We should never wear a mask to please others. Be yourself and happiness will come. What a relief to just be yourself. You go girl!!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/7/2014 7:03:00 PM

Yes love yourself for who yoh are sweet Eileen.Dont let anyone try to change you.You are beautiful inside and out..And hey even your name Eileen is enchanting..Be yourself..people will always try to change us.You are special..I am missing your poems..Post something for yoyr true friends dear xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/7/2014 7:05:00 PM

Thanks, sweetie. Very kind of you to be so supportive of me during this difficult time. I've lost the will to write. This is the longest I've gone without posting. It's Ok. Maybe this is the right thing for me at this time of my life. Thank you for your support, Charmaine. You are charming as always. Hugs

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/31/2014 10:30:00 AM

sent you soupmail hugs... thank you for your congrats dear Eileen, I was so surprised with that placement, and so grateful! Sorry the notification went to my spam folder didn't see you commented back til now...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/31/2014 10:48:00 AM

:) Will read the soupie now...Hugs

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/31/2014 9:29:00 AM

YAH!!! That is what my captcha says-- even it agrees with your poem here, Eileen! You made me do a double take with your nome de plume, but I love it! I really like what you say here-- I do think that we give bits and pieces of our souls in what we write, and if that is smothered, than it is like stifling our breath. I know I can contradict myself since I haven't been writing (a topic for another time) but I guess that is my choice. back to you- I love your conviction here, write on dear! Bravo!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/31/2014 9:31:00 AM

Hi, sweetie...I haven't been well...emotionally speaking. I'm taking a break. Your message is so beautiful and heartfelt. :) I hear congrats are in order. You won with Charlotte...that's not an easy thing to do. :) I'm staying...in the background till I heal...If I heal...hugs.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/29/2014 2:47:00 PM

Me, Me take me! heeheehee, sorry I could not help to joke around a little here. I found myself caught up in your poem that kind of leads a soul to volunteer. All joking aside you be you. Ignore those who would paint you in their colors. They often are only painting a self portrait and you are not them. A wonderful piece of writing.

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/24/2014 9:44:00 AM

DAMN STRAIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! Embrace self in a world full of conforming sheep and walk your own path. Stand up, stand up...I applaud you.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 10/21/2014 8:40:00 PM

Stand up and be counted, lady I hear your personal roar let it be known this lady has been heard from and her name is Eileen, let the storm of silence be venquenced for she this lady has been unleased unto the world of men, bravo girlfriend, write whatever you feel who cares for mass appeal, this is personal as all writes of the heart should be. love it cheri

Mama Bear

Date: 10/21/2014 12:57:00 PM

Someone with your beautiful soul need never confirm to society and its rules. Enjoy being the beautiful person you are and live life to please yourself and God Many hugs Edith

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/21/2014 4:35:00 PM

This is a post to warm my heart, Mama Bear. You are so kind and sweet to me. I so love having you visit my work. Thank you...Sending you many hugs.

Justin Bordner

Date: 10/21/2014 2:22:00 AM

To hide is to deny your heart beauty, to be meek is to cheat your prowess. To love your personality is to love your life Eileen. I love it when you become beautifully brash towards conformity. Your ultimatum is Hot!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/21/2014 4:38:00 PM

And I love it when I read your posts, Justin. :) You always know what to say to me...Yes, sometimes ultimatums are good. ;) Hugs

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/20/2014 11:34:00 PM

Sounds like the word of a strong and confident lady. You know who you are and what you think... and is unashamed. Love your spunk :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/21/2014 4:39:00 PM

Spunk! Wouldn't trust it...It comes and goes. Sometimes I'm just marshmallow soft! Yea...a pushover softie. But I try to project this other persona. It makes me feel good! ;) Hugs

Tim Smith

Date: 10/20/2014 5:10:00 PM

Be free...be yourself...hugs Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/21/2014 4:41:00 PM

;) I will try, Tim. I will try. People's expectations sometimes tie me down...But I do have a rebellious heart. That helps! ;)

Paul Callus

Date: 10/20/2014 4:16:00 PM

This is a strong liberating write, Eileen; of course you do care what others think, but do not sacrifice yourself and what you write to please others (you have tried that before, and although the result was good, you were not satisfied because you felt that it was not you!). We all have our personal styles and means on how to express ourselves, and those are not to be betrayed. // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/21/2014 4:42:00 PM

Yes, Paul. Thanks for calling me on that one. I do care....So very much. I am always overjoyed to read your insights into my psyche. You are not a teacher, you are a secret psychiatrist. I surely would love to share things with you. Thanks for your support. Lots of hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/20/2014 10:46:00 AM

I would not want you to be anyone else Eileen. I enjoyed this declaration of freedom.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/20/2014 12:35:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. Your approval means a great deal to me.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/20/2014 5:24:00 AM

powerful piece of writing beautifully drawn picture eileen love how it ended

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/20/2014 5:26:00 AM

Thank you, Liam. I'm glad to have your visit...as always.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/20/2014 5:22:00 AM

Expressive and emotive work..We are our own boss over our person aren't we..Sara

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/20/2014 5:25:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. I do appreciate your kind comment. The only ONE whose opinion counts is not of this world, so....

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/20/2014 5:00:00 AM

A rebel with a cause! Good for you my dear: BE YOU! It is great when someone comes to terms with himself for it is the beginning of happiness! Wonderful and dynamic writing! A real determined heart will never know defeat, dear Eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/20/2014 5:02:00 AM

Thank you, my dear poet. I am discouraged.....with the confines of life. At times it seems I cannot even vent in poetry. Thank you for understanding and for being supportive. I appreciate it.