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"To thine own self be true."* No matter what else you do.... this truth will get you by Look others in the eye With sureness take a stand Your life at your command Be true to what you say No pretense in your way Be proud of who you are Let knowledge bear you far Reach up to glowing sky And if you laugh or cry Stand up if you should fall Be true to inner call If others prove untrue and leave you feeling blue With self you'll be at rest You've done your very best "To thine own self be true" To others just be YOU! Eileen Manassian *In Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Polonius said this to Laertes, his son, before he set off to France.

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Jai Bankson

Date: 3/16/2016 3:59:00 AM

Beautiful poem and VERY true..If only we all could live and love with that passion,,thank you

Funom Makama

Date: 3/2/2016 8:02:00 AM

What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7

White Sage

Date: 2/28/2016 3:36:00 AM

one of the greatest positive advice, this should be the number one notion to living, great write Eileen, well said

Lu Loo

Date: 2/27/2016 1:17:00 PM

Eileen, you speak of positive truth we all have deep down inside of us. What an uplifting poem, thanks for sharing lady :)-luloo

Paul Callus

Date: 2/27/2016 8:11:00 AM

Charity begins at home....and that is why it is important that we be true to ourselves first and foremost. People who wear disguises and masks have something to hide. An honest message, indeed, Eileen. hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:13:00 AM

Thank you, Paul. It's good to have you come to visit.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/27/2016 7:46:00 AM

To be true to myself. I try to work on that a lot Eileen , even if what the others see , they wouldn't like in me, I still stay true to me, cuz truth will set me free. : ). Love the message in your poem dear Eileen. It speaks volumes to me.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:14:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie...I see your response is a poem in itself. :) Hugs to you...I trust you, Charmaine. Trust is the greatest treasure one can find in a friend. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 2/27/2016 7:46:00 AM

A fave.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2016 9:44:00 AM

Dropping by to say hi! Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:15:00 AM

Please, Rick. Drop by anytime. I look forward to your visits...and your thoughts on my writes. Hugs

Red Fiery

Date: 2/26/2016 12:17:00 AM

I wish , I could write like you ! I have fallen in love with your words. My dear Eileen, keep writing and i will always be sooooo impressed ! 100/100

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:22:00 AM

Fiery...you are way too humble. You write beautifully, dear. You write with passion...which is something that I greatly admire. Keep it up....Hugs to you.

Nandita Das

Date: 2/25/2016 10:52:00 PM

Excellent and inspiring write. To be true to one's ownself, not being dictated by others' perception, listening to our inner voice. Not easy but worthwhle...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:23:00 AM

Yes...dear. It is not easy, Nandita...but, in the end...dependence on self...love for self...and respect for self...will be what will get each person through to the other side. :) Thanks, dear...for your beautiful spirit.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/25/2016 9:45:00 PM

This is a great take-away message, Eileen. It's a lot of work trying to pretend, and only causes stress for everyone involved. It's especially degrading to find that people liked the person you pretended to be more than the real you ... so just being oneself always, is the best advice.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:25:00 AM

Pretense is never my strong point, Timothy. Even though at times...social settings call for it. People pretty much know where they stand with me. I'm very aware of my own shortcomings and weaknesses. It breaks me at times, but I figure....no one is baggage free. Some are just more honest about admitting it than others....Thanks for the visit. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/25/2016 9:03:00 PM

GREAT take on that ancient quote, Eileen. Love your modern version. it's SO true.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:26:00 AM

:) Thanks, Andrea....Love having you visit, dear. Hugs

Carl Fraser

Date: 2/25/2016 8:10:00 PM

Hi Eileen, this is a very nice take on the old Shakespeare quote and done quite well I might add. Blessings Carl

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:26:00 AM

Thanks ever so much, Carl. It's a simple little write, but I hope it carried the message well. Blessings.

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/25/2016 10:10:00 AM

This poetic trip though the heart is, thought provoking, descriptive, and creative all rolled up into a beautiful poem. Emile.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2016 8:13:00 AM

Thank you, Emile. You know how I value your work. This is high praise, indeed. Thank you.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/25/2016 9:31:00 AM

This is a worthy and sometimes difficult pursuit. Well expressed!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/25/2016 9:38:00 AM

It is...but when it's all said and done....if you aren't true to yourself...you can't be true to anyone else. Thanks for the visit, dear.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/25/2016 3:59:00 AM

- Wonderful and uplifting written, a nice start to each day Eileen :) - Best wishes for a lovely day :) - I share "- On The Right Side Of The Moon -" with you today :) - hugs a 7 & <3 // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/25/2016 9:42:00 AM

Thank you, Sunshine...I will be there to read it soon. You always cheer me up. Hugs