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Shakespearean truth: a thorn by another name will sting just the same Eileen Manassian

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Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 2/10/2016 9:51:00 AM

A little chuckle. Great words.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/7/2016 9:18:00 PM

Love the twist Eileen! You take an old classic and make it fresh again. I was gonna say "sharp" but I wondered if that would sound cheesy *looks around*. PS. That picture goes excellent with your poem .... but I have to say it's somewhat disturbing. Lol.

White Sage

Date: 2/7/2016 12:59:00 PM

clever write Eileen, as far as it's a thorn, no matter by what name it is called, it will hurt just the same, well penned

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/6/2016 6:36:00 PM

WOW WOW WOW yet again, loved this!

Tim Ryerson

Date: 2/6/2016 3:14:00 PM

Much wisdom and insight on display in just 17 syllables dear lady...VERY difficult to do but you have done The Bard proud... How have you been? - Tim

Laura Leiser

Date: 2/6/2016 2:09:00 PM

Succinct and perfect! Great write, Eileen :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/6/2016 9:39:00 AM

I would have to agree.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/5/2016 6:52:00 PM

OH, I LIKE THIS!!!! and what an original picture to go with it!! Hey, hope you are here to stay and play, sweet lady!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/6/2016 1:20:00 AM

Hey....sweetie...I guess there is the beauty/beast.....rose/thorn in each one of us. Thanks for the visit. Hugs....

John Lawless

Date: 2/5/2016 5:05:00 PM

This would explain why the woman with the rose between her teeth is usually dancing......ouch!!!! Nice one Eileen, causes the wheels to slow and the gears to double clutch at its many insinuations.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 10:55:00 PM

The bard's philosophy is spot on. Of course...that's in the Bible. The leopard can't change its spots and all that. Thanks for v the visit.

Luaer Solnox

Date: 2/5/2016 2:38:00 PM

To the point *chuckles*... Love this Senryu, Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 10:48:00 PM

Thanks.....Luaer. ;) glad you liked it....chuckle chuckle

Anthony Mark

Date: 2/5/2016 12:21:00 PM

Thoughtful

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 12:42:00 PM

Thank you.......Mark xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/5/2016 12:05:00 PM

ohh, indelible ink marks this fine, thought-provoking piece, eileen.... love this!.. huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 2:16:00 PM

HI, Nette. I've written a poem about the true Shakespearean rose reference from Romeo and Juliette. I guess the same is true for thorns as well....Thanks for stopping by. I'm on semester break...so I have some time to catch up. hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/5/2016 11:59:00 AM

- Painful ..... but true - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 2:21:00 PM

Hello, Sunshine....Hope all is well. I've been a little under the weather, but I'm back. I'll be by to read you soon. hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 2/5/2016 11:57:00 AM

Oh so true Eileen:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 2:22:00 PM

Thanks, Jan....Sending hugs your way, dear. XOX

Rahy Hy

Date: 2/5/2016 11:42:00 AM

So true Eileen jan. Beautifully composed too. Love, Rahy

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 2:22:00 PM

Thanks, Aziz.....it's a little simple thing, but it came to my mind today. :) Hope all is well with you, dear...Hugs

Kp Nunez

Date: 2/5/2016 11:36:00 AM

A great senryu on the subject. One in which no one is immune. Hi Eileen, it's great to see a new post from you once again. I hope you are keeping well. hugs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2016 2:23:00 PM

Thanks, dear. I've been a bit stressed and under the weather. I'm back for a bit....Thanks for passing by to read. I appreciate it. I will try to catch up as best as I can. Hugs