Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

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Black and White

You claim
I'm black,
my thoughts
off track!
You're smug;
No hug
for me
who's shunned,
but here's
the thing:
Baa baa
black sheep
baa baa
white sheep!
The sounds
we make
are just
the same,
so bring
me back
safe in
God's fold.
White sheep
Black sheep:
one fold. 

For Silent One's Black and White Contest
Imagine 4
March 7, 2016

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Sneha Rv April 10, 2016 at 4:01 PM This is so wonderful!! Congratulations on your lovely win, too!! :) :)

Daver Austin March 12, 2016 at 10:21 AM Yes, integrated. We all God's chillun. Love, daver Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 10:31 AM Thanks, Daver. I'm glad you saw what i was trying to bring out in this poem. Thanks for the visit.

Eve Roper March 11, 2016 at 8:31 PM Eileen, congratulations on your black and white contest win :-) Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 10:42 AM Thanks, Eve. I appreciate the visit, dear. Hugs

Laura Leiser March 10, 2016 at 7:54 PM Congrats on your win, Eileen :)

Vladislav Raven March 10, 2016 at 7:07 PM Hi Eileen, i liked the poem, Congratulations on your win in the contest....MIKE.

Paul Callus March 9, 2016 at 12:49 PM I like where you took this topic, Eileen. The message is clear...written in black and white! Great ending! hugs // paul Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 1:28 PM ...back with congratulations, Eileen:) Eileen Manassian March 10, 2016 at 8:22 AM Thanks, Paul. I appreciate the visit. Hugs

Sara Kendrick March 9, 2016 at 11:43 AM Yes, please be safe in the fold..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like winners' list to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Eileen Manassian March 9, 2016 at 12:19 PM My Pleasure, Sara. Your write for this contest is fantastic, dear. :)

Richard Lamoureux March 9, 2016 at 7:41 AM Just posted a new one Eileen. Hugs Rick. Eileen Manassian March 9, 2016 at 12:18 PM I gave it a read...it's beautiful. :)

Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 12:17 AM We all have tremendous similarities with frivolous differences. Really love where you went with the photo. Brings to mind the shepherd herding us in.

Richard Lamoureux March 8, 2016 at 7:10 PM I had a flat tire on the way to Vancouver and barely made my first appointment. I'm just now sitting down for my first meal of the day. It's good to sit down and relax. How was your day? Eileen Manassian March 9, 2016 at 4:32 AM I'm so sorry, Richard. I do hope you can keep up with the pressure of travel and those annoying things that come up unexpectedly. Thanks for taking the time to visit me. It's much appreciated. :)

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2016 at 4:02 PM Yay. Another black sheep poem. I love how you did yours, Eileen. DId you notice we also both used rhyme? I don't recall anyone else doing this. Great minds. haha!!! hope at least one of us scores big. Eileen Manassian March 9, 2016 at 4:33 AM Dear, oh dear! :) Yes...great minds and all that jazz. Hugs to you, Andrea. So good to have you visit me. Hugs

Nette Onclaud March 7, 2016 at 3:37 PM fascinating verse with a lot of sense, dear eileen...strong message and how!..huggs Eileen Manassian March 9, 2016 at 4:32 AM Thanks, Nette. I appreciate your visit to my work, dear. :) Hugs

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2016 at 10:02 AM I'm heading off to Vancouver tomorrow for the week. I'll miss my sweetie. Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 10:14 AM I'm sorry you'll miss Mary. You seem to be traveling more lately. Safe trip, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2016 at 8:50 AM I'm here with a hug for you Eileen! Good luck in Silent's contest! Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 9:58 AM Thank you, Richard. I sure could sure could use one. Feeling the walls closing in. Hubby is away on a long trip. Daughter is away studying....and I'm? Well, I'm here! Anyway....thanks for the hug.

Connie Marcum Wong March 7, 2016 at 8:28 AM Excellent entry Eileen! This was a real challenge for me. I am sure yours will take top honors my friend. Hugs, Connie #7 Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 8:49 AM Hello, Connie. I did struggle with this one. It isn't an easy form to work in. However, I thought I'd give it a go. Thanks for the visit, dear. Hope all is well. Hugs

Casarah Nance March 7, 2016 at 8:12 AM Oh very well done! Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 9:58 AM Thanks, Cas. I appreciate it. Hugs

Laura Breidenthal March 7, 2016 at 1:31 AM Well written, Eileen!! Powerful and to the point. Beautiful wisdom, and love the conclusion - "God's fold. White sheep Black sheep: one fold. " Perfect. Always, Laura Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 9:59 AM Thanks, dear. You always post the loveliest comments. Much appreciated. Thanks for visiting my poems today.

Red Fiery March 7, 2016 at 12:52 AM wonderful write Eileen...I still get mesmerized by your love poems...they take my breath away...this one is gr8 too...( even though it's not romantic) Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM Thanks, sweetie. I love writing on love, romance, and passion. I don't join too many contests, but now and again I like trying a new form. I appreciate the visit.

Red Fiery March 7, 2016 at 12:52 AM i forgot ...100/100 Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM :) Thanks, dear. Hugs

Arthur Vaso March 7, 2016 at 12:15 AM I have always been the black sheep! I like too! Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 8:45 AM Being a pastor's kid has at times made me want to rebel as well. Poor daddy. I did give him a hard time sometimes. Thanks for the post, dear.

Yinlaifa Edolo March 7, 2016 at 12:13 AM i like!! Eileen Manassian March 7, 2016 at 8:45 AM Thank you for your comment. :)