Afterthought

To you I'm just an afterthought
Endearing name that you forgot
A half remembered romance plot
A once frequented sacred spot

To you I'm just an alibi
Some one to cover up the lie,
for when you're with your ride or die
The hush of do not question why

To you I'm just a sideline thing
Someone to keep there in the wing
Who'll nurse the wound, remove the sting 
To treat you like a hero king

To you I'm just a pastime game
You play when bored and feeling lame
A mundane chore to keep you tame
To cool your passion's burning flame

To me you're not even a thought
My mind is here; my heart is not
Your love has been erased, forgot
To me you are a dead end plot. 

This truth to you is yet unknown
You're blind to signs that I have shown
One day you'll wake up all alone
Regretful thoughts all that you own

Eileen Manassian
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 7/2/2025 4:38:00 AM
Powerful message that shood be heeded. It’s important not to take people for granted.
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Date: 4/21/2025 10:28:00 AM
Lovely rhyme and flow to this- hope you are well <3
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Date: 4/5/2025 12:54:00 AM
I loved this! :)
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/8/2025 11:41:00 AM
So kind of you. Doesn't seem like many others did. Oh well!
Date: 4/4/2025 12:29:00 PM
Hard to tell if this is a mistress' lament or a jilted wife. Either way the emotions are real. Time to dump the loser
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/4/2025 9:03:00 PM
Thanks for the visit. I'm sure you know that a poet has many layers to his/her inspiration. One might surmise, but only the poet knows the truth.
Date: 4/4/2025 12:17:00 PM
- A painful truth, Eileen :) - Love is no game - Best wishes, I have a feeling this applies to your life... I hope I'm completely wrong :) - hugs
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/4/2025 9:02:00 PM
Thanks for your visit, dear Sunshine. I hope all is well with you. Sending hugs
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