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I Cannot Change

I cannot change who I am simply to please you, my love
For the time would come when you would see
That you love me, not for who I am
But for whom you have made me to be.

What a mournful day that will be
When you finally come to see
That you don't love the real me!

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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  1. Date: 3/11/2013 10:46:00 AM

    If people are pretending just to please their mate it will only lead to disaster. Though that day be mournful it might be necessary for moving on to someone who really matters. Great writing!

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/11/2013 2:25:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Timothy! I do believe in making adjustments to make things work, but you're right...once you are no longer true to who you are...it's time to move on! Thanks for the visit! :)
  1. Date: 3/3/2013 10:10:00 PM

    This is very wise. Many recreate themselves without realizing they are already Loveable and the lose themselves in the process.

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/3/2013 10:14:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    So true, Richard. I've often wished I were less emotion and intense. I often get wounded, but...trying to become callous and develop a tough exterior has not been something I've mastered yet. Thanks for the post.
  1. Date: 3/2/2013 7:01:00 AM

    I've done this, or at least tried like heck, to become the person he wanted... to the point of not even knowing who I am. Growth is necessary, but one can't live a lie for long. Be yourself, and know that you're loved for who you really are inside.

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/2/2013 2:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Becca. It sure doesn't feel that way at times. :(
  1. Date: 3/2/2013 5:54:00 AM

    Please don't ever change...

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/2/2013 2:14:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Tim....I don't know what to write. I'm a bit down at the moment...reconsidering things, but your post is sweet. I thank you for it.
  1. Date: 3/2/2013 1:09:00 AM

    Beautiful poem. Shown here love needs love. Enjoyed. Tfs

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/2/2013 9:59:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Ravi. Yes...love does need love. You are kind to have read and posted.
  1. Date: 3/1/2013 11:57:00 PM

    People do change people, like husband and wife they take from each other. It's natural. Love feeds on love! Nice poem Eileen! xoxox

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/2/2013 10:00:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Ali. Always a pleasure to hear from you. I enjoy reading your work.
  1. Date: 3/1/2013 10:26:00 AM

    Maybe he will love the real you......great poem Eileen

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/2/2013 10:01:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Donna. Kind of you to post.
  1. Date: 3/1/2013 9:57:00 AM

    Always be true to yourself and be who you are! Forever has been my motto! Beautiful poem my dear Eileen... hugs, Jack xox

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 10:02:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, my dear! :) Love hearing from you!
  1. Date: 3/1/2013 8:52:00 AM

    Beautiful poem .Lovely read,BTW,I could not find your poem I AM THE RAIN in your archive about which you mentioned in a comment at my page.

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 9:38:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I am so impressed with your post. I'm surprised you could not find the link. I will find it and send it to you by soup mail! :)