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Blinded By Hate

amnesia sets in
selective memory
forgetting the gossip
written in a rhyme
poison inked words
splatter on the screen
to demean
to be mean
misjudge
tattle taler
repeat hater
carries on...
others pics forgotten
other words forgotten
hate fueled
hate sated
the true state
not debated
never stopping to think
could be wrong
has to push down
to be strong

and so it goes on
wrong after wrong
and like the publican
feels good to pray
and say
"Thank God...I'm not like others....a sinner
I'm a winner!"
Morality laden
A chaste maiden

Oh, but erased
is not defaced
there is another record
One with a trace
Seen by another Judge
ONE not common place
a remembered name
a remembered face


and I?

Well, I rest my case....

For I am nothing
but a sinner
in need of grace


Eileen Manassian

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2016

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Poet Tacito Date: 4/19/2016 2:29:00 PM (Huge hugs)...that's all I have. :( We are only human. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/19/2016 8:04:00 AM I agree with Wilma, don't let others steal your joy. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 4/18/2016 2:59:00 PM Eileen, I always say we all sin, we might just do it in different ways so who are we to judge.. This is an awesome write. It is a joy to read you again ;) hugs Wilma Login to Reply Wilma Neels Date: 4/18/2016 3:38:00 PM Don't let anyone steal your joy.. We tend to focus on the negativity and in the end they don't have a role to play in who we are in real life.. continue to write not for anyone else but for yourself hun.. be blessed ;) Eileen Manassian Date: 4/18/2016 3:13:00 PM Thanks. Sweetie. I've lost my joy in writing due to certain things here. I hurts. Not being able to express myself is a very real pain. I'll keep in touch on FB. Thanks for your kind words. I was in need of them. Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/17/2016 9:11:00 AM Dropping by with a hug! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/17/2016 10:21:00 AM Richard...Please check your soumail.

Arthur Vaso Date: 4/16/2016 10:30:00 PM You are a human in need of hugs, not to mention a pat on the back for such a well expressed poem! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/18/2016 4:37:00 AM Thanks, Arthur...sure could use some, dear. Glad you like my poetry...

Paul Callus Date: 4/16/2016 3:47:00 PM We are all sinners, one way or another, but it is not up to us to judge others, or them us. We can only judge on what we see on the surface...what lies hidden can well reveal a different story. I hope you're feeling better...you know what to do if you need an ear....hugs // paul Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/16/2016 3:56:00 PM Hello, dear. Yes, I know. Perhaps I will. Thank you. I appreciate the visit. Malta seems a long way away. Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2016 10:35:00 AM Well expressed. So great to see you back writing Eileen!!! Emotions are the building blocks of poetry!! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/16/2016 3:57:00 PM Thanks, Richard. I have since found some things out and have written to TPS. I will write to you later. Thanks for the visit here. It is uplifting. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop Date: 4/16/2016 12:30:00 AM I am a sinner too sweet Eileen...and I am nothing better than the worse... Yes We all have our weaknesses indeed...and its wise when we acknowledge them.That helps us to be more compassionate,loving and forgiving. I love your message in your poem.How are you dear lady? Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/16/2016 12:33:00 AM I'm not well, dear. Perhaps I'll Soupmail you when I have the strength. Be patient tho know....hugs, dear one Eileen Manassian Date: 4/16/2016 12:31:00 AM Thanks, Tim. My heart is too full to comment on what's transpired. It's ok. I carry on knowing it's all about hate and prejudice for there are examples far worse on the site. Thanks, dear

Tim Smith Date: 4/15/2016 9:23:00 PM Really good Eileen. I too am a sinner and who am I to say one person's sins is greater than another's. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/16/2016 12:32:00 AM Please check comment above

Laura Leiser Date: 4/15/2016 5:38:00 PM Excellent, Eileen! Very true and convicting, and well written, too! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/15/2016 5:48:00 PM Thank you, dear. It's easy to point out things in others, but if we would only see what hides in our own hearts. Partiality...seeing sin in others, but not in our own souls....will not go unnoticed. Thank you for the visit. I have been unable to write and post for some time. Laura. Please be patient with me, and thanks for posting. Hugs, dear.

Jan Allison Date: 4/15/2016 5:30:00 PM A powerful rant Eileen:-( hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 4/16/2016 1:10:00 AM Knocked me out for a few days.....but I'm trying to get back in. Hugs Jan Allison Date: 4/15/2016 5:48:00 PM Oh Eileen I'm so sorry - stay strong my friend:-( hugs Jan xx Eileen Manassian Date: 4/15/2016 5:47:00 PM I've had several blows here of late, Jan. Almost knocked the breath out of me. I don't understand vehement hate. I understand difference...I understand boundaries. I want people to keep to theirs. I just want to write. Thanks for the visit, dear. I'm recovering.