Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

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My Silence Speaks

I wish I could tell you
what you've done wrong
But there'd be no point
You'd explain it all away
and say, "Fight, Babe
Fight another day.
Battle scars come and go
This you should know
It's part of the game
fight another day."

I wish I could tell you
What you didn't do
That was wrong too
The hurt, it's just the same
I know, it's love's silly game
I'm done playing
You were terribly wrong
I can't be strong
I got no fight left
For another day

So, hey!
Wish I could tell you...
But, then again
My silence will let you know
I see it all
What you hide inside
Wounded pride
You lied
I cried
But if I tell you
All you'd do is deny

So...let my silence speak
Thought you're strong,
but you're weak
Fight another day...
Fight another day...

Fighting days are through
Yes, through for me and you
I have no words...no words left
So...I'll let my silence speak! 

Eileen Manassian

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Eve Roper December 10, 2017 at 9:46 PM Silence is sometimes talks louder :( lovely Eileen Eileen Manassian December 10, 2017 at 10:20 PM Thank you, dear. Good to hear from you.

Justin Bordner January 21, 2015 at 2:44 AM Silence lets us hear more clearly the needs of our hearts...sometimes its better not to guess what a heart wants, sometimes best not to rush undetstanding of why a heart does what does. I truly appreciate the street and cogent style of this write Eileen. I'm hooked on your vivid emotions...J.A.B. Eileen Manassian January 21, 2015 at 3:16 AM I'm hooked on your writes too, Justin. You push the boundaries of my understandings and life. You are that extreme quality which is enchanting...Yes, I'm hooked on your writing. Thanks for the visit, Justin. I'm so glad you've made time to visit my writes...Hugs

Emile Pinet January 18, 2015 at 11:15 AM Your emotions took stage and treated the reader to a glimpse of your poetic soul and a peek at your heart. Emile #7 Eileen Manassian January 21, 2015 at 3:17 AM Thank you, Emile. I am quite transparent in my writes. It's the only way I know how to be. I'm glad to have your visit.

Isaiah Zerbst January 17, 2015 at 5:51 PM A silence louder than words. I find that a very interesting topic for contemplation. I will be thinking of this poem for some time, I believe. Eileen Manassian January 18, 2015 at 3:25 AM I'm glad it has inspired you in a way, Isaiah. Hope that's a good thing! ;) Take care...and thanks for the visit.

Donna Jones January 16, 2015 at 8:15 AM Hey sweetie...faving this beauty too...I think you touched us all with this one... Eileen Manassian January 18, 2015 at 3:24 AM MD...thanks for the visit. You've been gone a long time. Glad to have this visit....Take care, my dear.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 15, 2015 at 12:29 AM Wow, no need for silence, there's power in the written word! In a relationship, though, silence is the kiss of death. When the person doesn't care enough to fight, it's time to move on...hugs, Rhonda Eileen Manassian January 15, 2015 at 10:46 AM Yes, you are right. When you don't care to fight...it is time to move on. One of my favorite songs is the one by Michael Bolton: "A Time for Letting GO." Thanks for the visit, dear. Hugs

Tim Smith January 14, 2015 at 4:44 PM Silence can be deadly...In my opinion it is the strongest form of disappointment in a person you love/loved....hugs Tim Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 6:59 PM That is so true, Tim. Thanks for the visit.

David Meade January 14, 2015 at 1:22 PM Boy Howdy, I can hear the silence and I am hearing impaired . . . once again, your words amaze me . . . I believe that only in silence can deep words be heard . . . a fav and 7 from me. Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 7:00 PM David....I love your visits. Hope I will always be blessed by them. :) Yes...silence can cut deep. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux January 14, 2015 at 1:03 PM Of all things I hate the silent treatment the worst. I figure if someone shuts me out they weren't much of a friend to begin with. Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 1:16 PM Well, I understand your point, Richard. I'm all for talking things out. However, there are times when talking just doesn't help. If the other part is never able to admit there is a problem...if he rationalizes things away, if he says that it is due to oversensitivity...what's the point of talking it out? It won't get anywhere. I'm glad we have open communication... :) Hugs to you, my dear.

Paul Callus January 14, 2015 at 11:35 AM Love this expressive poem, Eileen. When all is said and done, it is silence that has the last say. // paul Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 1:17 PM :) Hello, Mr Callus. Lovely to have you here. Hugs

Harry Horsman January 14, 2015 at 11:18 AM Silence is golden, the eyes say it all..so does your poetry... you are a wondrous poet Eileen, Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 6:58 PM Oh, Harry. So glad to have your visit and to read your lovely words. :) Always a pleasure!

Jan Allison January 14, 2015 at 10:58 AM It's a strange thing to say but I agree silence can 'say' more than the spoken word - Whether this is a factual or fictional write it just proves relationships aren't easy are they! Hugs Jan 7 from me:-) Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 7:01 PM No...they sure aren't, Jan. They take lots of hard work, dedication, and....unconditional love. Who has all that? ;) Hugs, my dear.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 14, 2015 at 10:55 AM Great idea for a great poem Wonderaleen. Loved it .A 7. Love-rajat Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 7:02 PM :) Thanks, Rajat. I write what I feel and feel what I write. My emotions always on the surface. Thanks for liking that in me. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis January 14, 2015 at 10:53 AM Silence is the death of love, Shakespeare tells us. When one loves us, nothing will do wrong. When does wrong then there is no love. Very profound and sentimental poem masterfully written, dear Eileen. Eileen Manassian January 14, 2015 at 7:03 PM My sweet dear poet. Your visits are always a delight. Yes...to wrong someone to the point of breaking a heart does show a lack of love...thus, it merits silence. Thank you for passing by. Filakia