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The Paradox of Love

We love those who don’t love us And we don’t love those who do We long for the unfaithful And neglect those who are true We give to those who have no need And withhold from those who do We run after those who run away And run away from ones who pursue We flirt with those who are aloof And are aloof with those who flirt We treat like gold the worthless And the worthy we treat like dirt We die for those who’re indifferent And are indifferent to those who die It's the state of our foolish hearts Will someone please to tell me why? He says I am his heart and soul You’re indifferent to my needs He vows he’d die without my love Yet it’s for you my heart bleeds He claims I’m his oxygen CO2 I am to you His eyes want to eat me up YOU’RE my honey through and through My foolish heart has lost its wits The world has gone crazy too I love him who loves me not Tell me, is this true for you? Eileen Manassian

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Daniel Schack

Date: 8/15/2016 9:36:00 AM

love this poem, daniel schack, thanx.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 5/30/2016 11:27:00 PM

Loved this Eileen...you are a beautiful teacher & poetess! Also, subscribing! Woo! Always, Laura

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/31/2016 12:13:00 PM

I'm so grateful, dear. :) Thanks ever so much. I have another video to put up this Thursday and will be recording more. Hugs to you....

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/30/2016 7:05:00 PM

You my dear, are an angel!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/31/2016 12:14:00 PM

:) Awwwwww.....Thanks ever so much dear. :)

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/27/2016 12:48:00 PM

I only declare this kind of love to my Nintendo, Italian Food & Ovaltine. This is fierce and painfully thought-provoking. You look FANTASTIC on video!!!!!!!!!! Great hair! :D

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2016 12:54:00 PM

Thanks, sweetie. Decided to just go for broke and see how it goes. You always did like my hair...thanks, Drake. I've been super busy. I've had family over. I'll call in to to your show next time. Hugs

Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/27/2016 8:15:00 AM

I absolutely love this poem and its many truths about human nature and love. I think this is an exceptional write, Eileen. Plus, tell me who hurt you if it was recently and I'll beat him up!!! 7 ... CayCay (I hate change so I'm not listening though change is inevitable and I'll give in eventually, always have)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2016 8:24:00 AM

Hello, sweetie! :) Thanks so much for visiting and for this sweet comment. It is so appreciated. This is the fabric of most literary works, is it not? I captured it in a poem. I'm so grateful that you enjoy my writing and the video. My daughter keeps advertising it on FB....Her friends are telling her that she's so lucky to have me for a Mama and they wish I could be around to give them advice on their personal lives. My daughter's pride in my work is my greatest joy. I'm happy many here are also supportive.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/27/2016 6:24:00 AM

I love your Rhymes of the Times Eileen. I feel you are helping those in need. Keep up the great work. It is appreciated my friend. You speak beautifully! ; )

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2016 8:27:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. That's so sweet of you. It is good that I can mention that I'm on Poetry Soup. It gives credibility to me as a writer. Thank you for your encouragement. It wasn't an easy thing to post the videos, but now that I have, I'm quite enjoying it. Of course, there is always room for improvement. I just hope to be able to record the next couple before the purple flowers on the jacaranda tree fall. Hugs

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/27/2016 6:15:00 AM

Part of the fun is in the chase and in the cat and mouse games we play with love. So often true. Getting to know someone through letters (emails now or texts) is so helpful and important. It makes you aware of their worth, and not just that sexual attraction a person is often fooled by. Both my daughters met their guys online and had in depth conversations before ever meeting. They are both pretty much engaged and it has only been a year! Your poem says it all. Excellent Eileen! #7 ; )

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2016 8:29:00 AM

I'm so happy for your daughters. It's lovely to find love and technology has done much to make that "courting" process easier. :) That's why I wrote my sonnet, The Written Face of Love. Once again...I'm touched by your visit.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/27/2016 5:43:00 AM

How true, how true dearest, Eileen! This is a mirror where reality is reflected! This happens because some people do not go after love but after self-confirmation! In true love we will not see these things! I enjoyed your writing! A seven!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2016 8:30:00 AM

My dear esteemed poet, your praise is always dear and precious to me. You lift me high when others, due to jealousy and misinformation bring me down with hurtful comments. Thank you for your good kind heart. God will bless you for it. Hugs

Lewis Raynes

Date: 5/26/2016 7:45:00 PM

I love this emotional conflict, this space, this dare of a life. great write a7

Lewis Raynes
Date: 5/27/2016 7:05:00 PM

Not up to parr??? That's BS. Its great, has feelings, creates emotions, is a journey. Its good.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2016 11:55:00 AM

Thanks, Lewis. Much appreciated. It's a simple little write....as someone has commented about it. Not up to par, but....it's something I wrote some time ago, and the principle is profound if not the vessel or mode of deliverance. Thanks ever so much.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/26/2016 7:41:00 PM

I'm happy to say I live my life opposite of this one. I do however know many who do live and love this way. Well expressed Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2016 11:56:00 AM

Thanks, Rick. I'm glad you found true love eventually. Some never do. I'm happy for your visit. I will be by to visit you soon. Hugs, dear