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Sure You Love Me, But

Sure, you love me… But not enough to go the tougher miles But not enough for tears but only smiles Sure, you love me… But only when the sun is shining bright But only when I’m close not out of sight Sure, you love me…. But not enough my straightjacket to be But not enough the insanity to see Sure, you love me… But only when I keep demons at bay But only when sugar coated words I say Sure, you love me… But not enough to fill my every need But not enough to bind me when I bleed Sure, you love me… But in front of others my love you deny But in front of others you just let me cry Sure you love me… But only when there’s no one else to kiss But only when there’s no one else to miss Sure, babe, sure you love me... But this isn’t what love’s meant to be But don't be surprised when I set you free Eileen Manassian

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Poet Tacito

Date: 8/28/2014 12:10:00 PM

I read this like a multiple choice-style poem. I'm sure that wasn't your plan, but I like it a lot. It's like an application to the one who claims to be interested in being within your world. Choose...wisely. Love this.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 1:02:00 PM

Yup...I'm a high maintenance gal. Sad, but true. Thanks for the visit, my dear. Hope there is a poem I can look up soon!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/28/2014 7:45:00 AM

You didn't change ever to every. Am I perhaps not reading it properly?

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 1:03:00 PM

I couldn't find it earlier....I did not. Thanks for watching out for me! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/27/2014 9:20:00 AM

A y missing from ever, but certainly no passion is missing from this piece. You have such a way of digging deep with your writing.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 2:11:00 AM

Thank you for the visit, Richard. Always good to have you pass by. Passion is never missing...no, it is who I am.

David Brown

Date: 8/26/2014 7:17:00 PM

Wow, the passion in your work is absolutely second to none Eileen. Wonderful, visceral....powerful. David

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 2:13:00 AM

David, this post of yours brings me joy....I am so grateful for this visit.

Justin Bordner

Date: 8/26/2014 5:46:00 PM

I have felt exploited in love's seeming lunacy as well, sometimes unable to understand the demands, and vissicitudes. But I haven't given up on my love Eileen. " But not enough to be straightjacket to me..." that's so seriously brilliant...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 2:15:00 AM

To exploit you...what a shame, Justin. We all have been exploited at some point. At times boundaries have been set in place that cannot be surmounted. I'm glad you're loyal to the one you love, Justin. Few people are able to stay by the one they love even when things get tough. That is a precious gift. Yes, at times I do need someone to be my straightjacket as I cry and beat my hands against the unfairness of love.

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/26/2014 5:21:00 PM

babe. one of my own words that I use often. I have no reason to think that this is meant for me. or yes I do. I have some one who may be able to use these very words on me. I have to fav this because not only being very well written it rings a bell very loud. you were looking for my name before, well this deserves the whole of it. JOHN HENRY LOVING III

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 2:17:00 AM

I am ever so grateful to see your full signature here for I know what that means. Thank you for this vote of confidence. Love has its ups and downs. It is never perfect for if it were, what would we have to write about? I appreciate your visit.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/26/2014 9:03:00 AM

Ah that's wonderful my dear Eileen ! The final three lines, oh my love them! U amaze always!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 2:17:00 AM

Thanks, Dr Upma. I love to have you visit me. Blessings.