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Wishes Are For Fools

I wish I had some filters knew how to play the game was good at superficial adept at hiding shame I wish I were unbothered by things I hear and see not quick to care for others Focused much more on me I wish I were more hidden on who I like and why then it would never matter when they don't even try I wish I were more stoic impassive in the storm I'm tired of being fragile So unlike every norm I wish that validation were not what I so crave I wish I could give in not fake at being brave I wish I could stop loving Those not worth my while Just cut them from my life I wish that were my style I wish my heart was stone like so that I wouldn't feel the pain of those oppressed with no right of appeal I wish, I wish, I wish, God That I'd never been born To see my loved ones die just leaves me broken, torn One day wishes will end, Lord and I'll be laid to rest For now, I struggle on I try to do my best But my heart's old and tired My soul's an aching mess If I love with all I've got Why must I be loved less? Eileen Manassian

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Poet Tacito

Date: 1/25/2018 1:02:00 PM

Way too much to say on this. Be you, always. Others will cherish that equally. Anyone else who can't, step the hell aside.

Fj Thomas

Date: 12/14/2017 9:21:00 PM

But then you wouldn't be the amazingly beautiful person you are. And that is far too great a treasure to lose. I love how you've done this.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/5/2017 5:23:00 PM

I wish to see you happy // Immune to aches and pain // You merit love eternal // Don't let your passion wane! ~~~ Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/27/2017 6:53:00 PM

Well said Eileen. Stay exactly as you are, there are enough people already who are the opposite. The world needs more compassion and passion. Hugs Rick.

Silent One

Date: 11/22/2017 2:26:00 AM

A beautiful heart is hard to find these days, never wish to be like those whose hearts have become stone...I feel your empathy here...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2017 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One. My heart is easily bruised. Recovery is long and hard...but I keep trying.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/21/2017 11:58:00 PM

I wish there was more people like you, then there would be less sadness in the world! :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2017 4:40:00 PM

That's sweet, dear. Very sweet. Thank you. I'm a fool...I will live and die a fool who believes in hopeless ideals.

Frederic Parker

Date: 11/21/2017 6:22:00 PM

there are portions of this poem where I found that some of your wishes described some of my traits...ex...I wish I could stop loving...those not worth my while...I've always had a line if crossed I would never look back...I don't agree with it's loving less, I believe that love should be worthy of its worth.Thank you for causing me to think

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2017 4:42:00 PM

I'm glad you can feel with me in some aspects, dear. I just wish I could not pour my hearts and feelings out so readily when not all are deserving of my thoughts, my emotions, or my time. I never learn...and that's why I write! ;) Thanks for the visit.