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Sugar Coated Lies

Should you believe whispered lies That my character malign… The gossip melts in your mouth With each sugar sprinkled line Should you doubt my innocence Spread rumors that are untrue You’ll stand at God’s tribunal And He'll make demands of you Still waters tend to run deep But those who erupt convey The truth that might bring a tear Their words have no shade of grey Innuendos poison life Twisted truth will tax the mind If you want to keep your friends Cover ears; turn a blind eye. Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Debbie Duncan

Date: 7/26/2013 8:24:00 PM

you wrote this very well indeed ;}

Richard D Seal

Date: 7/24/2013 2:07:00 PM

Hiya, What's the gos, ooooops lol. I do like candys though, if you have any pass one over lol, Don't worry my little Desert Orchid, your secrets safe with me lol. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/24/2013 2:37:00 PM

Mr Seal...do not be a busybody...There is only one type of busybody I like and that Is NOT..the Gos...kind! ;) Dear dear...you are very naughty, as always and need Auntie mode now...forget Desert Orchid...Auntie says..."Richard, BE GOOD."

Donna Jones

Date: 7/24/2013 7:18:00 AM

Very wise my girl....great poem...hope you and yours are great.....MD

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/24/2013 2:38:00 PM

:) Yes, dearie...we are all fine! :) I'm starting to get my strength back, which is lovely...I think my photo shows that. Just took that pic today...I'm happy! Hugs!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/24/2013 6:52:00 AM

Good morning or should I say goodnight Eileen. I hope you had a splendid day.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/24/2013 2:36:00 PM

Either way.....it's the greeting that counts. Had a busy day, Richard...Soon sleep will claim me. Busy with family...My brother-in-law is visiting from Canada. We had an outing and then a walk by the Sea...I felt a poem coming on....but...too tired tonight. Yes, lovely day! :)

Christine Phillips

Date: 7/24/2013 4:49:00 AM

"Twisted truth will tax the mind" very strong line. Nice poem with strong metaphoric expression.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/24/2013 5:18:00 AM

Hi, Christine.. Thanks for the visit. Glad you could connect with this poem. :)

Jack Ellison

Date: 7/23/2013 12:20:00 PM

"If you want to keep your friends Cover ears; turn a blind eye" Such truth you speak in the two last lines... well phrased! Kudos teach! Love and big big hugs, Jack xoxox

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/23/2013 10:16:00 PM

JACK! Here is your dear face again! :) I LOVE it when you call me TEACH. :) My student from Brazil calls me "Teacher" and it makes me all warm inside. Glad you liked the grande finale. Always a pleasure...hugs!

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/23/2013 9:34:00 AM

Sad, yet very truthful. Friendships/relationship, matters of the heart, should never be so taxing & lacking of substance. Good call on this piece.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/24/2013 11:20:00 AM

;-) I think I plain up told you, my dear....

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/24/2013 8:54:00 AM

Yes, you've hinted that to me once or twice. ;-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/23/2013 9:52:00 AM

Yes, my dear Drake. Spot on. They shouldn't be, should they? I mean....that would sap all the energy and joy out. I always look forward to your visits, you know that, right? Thanks for stopping by....

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/23/2013 9:33:00 AM

yet another searing portrayal of a social malignancy: bacttalking... all the noise without meaning.. a bold, fearless write, eileen... grrreat job!..:) huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/23/2013 9:54:00 AM

Yea.....it is just devastating when that happens. I would hope that I would have the grace to be able to deal with it SHOULD it ever happen! Thanks for the visit, my dear....Hugs

Kim Van Breda

Date: 7/23/2013 7:46:00 AM

I completely agree with this wise and well written advice. There are so many proverbs that address this exact theme in the Bible. My Dad has this saying "Empty Barrels make the most noise"-- love it!! Cute picture. is that your lovely daughter?

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/23/2013 7:52:00 AM

Hi, Kim...Yes...so much in the Bible on this topic. Not only in proverbs, but James speaks quite a bit about the power of the tongue to destroy. No...that is my darling niece, CHLOE! I changed my avatar to make people aware of little girls who might be in danger of FGM.....Thanks for stopping by, dear!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/23/2013 7:45:00 AM

Good advice, yet people love to hear and spread gossip. A dangerous pass time.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/23/2013 7:53:00 AM

Yes....social cannibalism it's called. :( I guess at some point we are all guilty....the sad part is, once someone's character has been maligned...nothing can make it better...even if proven innocent...those dark little doubts remain. Thanks for stopping by....