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Twisted Words

Twisted words from twisted minds Words unfaithful, uncouth Words meant to hypnotize Which hide the ugly truth Words posioned with hatred Glazed with sweet little lies When once are ingested Turn to bile without a guise Words hypocritical Words tainted with sin Meant to charm and capture A broken heart to win Words vile and sinister Clothed as angels of light Enter the heart on wings Then turn to creatures of night Hearts must be locked and guarded Minds kept alert and strong For words can lead to heaven Or to hell when proven wrong Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/23/2013 9:20:00 AM

Good morning, Eileen. Your response is as impactful as the poem. This is obviously something you are passionate about.

Donna Jones

Date: 10/22/2013 7:43:00 PM

Ahhh...exactly. lessons learned the hard way but never forgotten.....great one my dear....MD

Richard D Seal

Date: 10/22/2013 7:10:00 PM

This is a very strong write Eileen, the power of words should never be underestimated. Your line, 'Hearts must be locked and and guarded', says it all. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/22/2013 9:53:00 AM

Weew this is impactful. Makes me think of the end of the world. Sweet words from our leaders that lead the masses down the road of destruction.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/22/2013 11:48:00 AM

Wrote a though paper for one of my MA classes on the power of words...The connotations and denotations of words....Let's see...here is an example. Is what happened in Iraq just....a war....an invasion...or a an act of liberation? The answer to THAT question, shows your world view...Amazing, isn't it....WOW! How powerful words are. It is scary sometimes......

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/22/2013 11:46:00 AM

Ahhhhhhhh....The book of James is all about this. "With the same mouth we praise God and curse our brother, this should not be." I'm guilty....as well. I feel bad. It is the motives behind the words which others may not see, but God does. Yes...you are right. Rules do use words for indoctrination and brain washing. The impact of propaganda and words is something I've wanted to research further.

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/22/2013 9:32:00 AM

Sad, but true. There's nothing more atrocious than unkind agendas hiding behind candy-coated syllables. I've seen it both on & offline. Youthful & elderly bitterness hiding behind the loud smiles. Don't get me started...thank you for this. Excellent job.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/22/2013 11:50:00 AM

:( Yes....candy-coated syllables....True, my dear. Thanks for the post, Drake. It is always good to have you in my corner. You lift my spirits no end!

Jack Ellison

Date: 10/22/2013 8:32:00 AM

Heaven or hell not sure where I'm heading but I'll be chuckling all the way!!! Big Canadian hugs! (BTW couldn't get a flight! LOL)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/22/2013 11:50:00 AM

You are funny, Kenny...By HIS grace...hope you are heading the right way! Hugs

John Posey

Date: 10/22/2013 5:20:00 AM

Disturbing truth in your words. Well said, my dear. I've been whereof you write. May paradise be the destination that follows all your verbal exchanges..... Very nice writing.... Hugs..... Jake

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/22/2013 11:44:00 AM

Thanks ever so much for your lovely and dear post, Jake! Much appreciated!