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Death of the Drama Queen

They gathered to say goodbye Shell shocked and wondering why The great Drama Queen was dead She was found that way in bed Didn’t think she’d follow through But her frustration grew and grew No one could hear her heart’s cry Now they stood wondering why How could she take her own life? She...the good mother and wife For her, the “drama” was real She chose to die not to feel That moment, life’s closing act She’d left her greatest impact This life is only a stage Scripted drama on each page Done “acting” she now could rest Drama Queen played THIS role best Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Painted Hunter

Date: 6/9/2013 5:35:00 PM

A hopeless dramatic? I reckon so. Life sets the stage...and we set the mood. I hope you've had a pleasant weekend, Eileen.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2013 9:03:00 AM

wow. Eileen, the last performance in her life ended on what she did best... I like this and.it reminds me an episode on Law & Order,,, were a murderess was a drama queen, and a sociopath. He last performance of her life was ended like this... good day...Linda

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:22:00 AM

Linda, thanks for stopping by and reading this. Drama Queens are so........DRAMATIC! Even in the final act. Take care

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/9/2013 6:45:00 AM

Superb drama that leaves life agape!7!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:23:00 AM

Thanks my dear poet...you are a bright spot in my life. :)

Cathy Moore

Date: 6/9/2013 5:30:00 AM

magnificent no other words

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 6:09:00 AM

Wow! Lovely post, Cathy! Thanks ever so much!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/9/2013 12:51:00 AM

Drama, indeed! This had a lot of truth it. Brushing off someone's personality as hopelessly dramatic (and maybe it's true, but that drama is as powerful and real as the person wants it to be) isn't a good idea. I can't fathom feeling this way, but I feel for those that do... I only pray they have to courage to say no to the temptation... it's one of the few things you CAN'T walk back from...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 6:13:00 AM

;) Oh Timothy...you are so insightful! I tend to be dramatic...and I speak from experience....one day...they will realize what THEY call dramatic, is real life for me! ;)

Carl Fraser

Date: 6/8/2013 8:41:00 PM

A sad tale of a wasted life told by a brilliant writer, blessings, Carl

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 6:13:00 AM

Brilliant? Thanks, Carl...very sweet of you.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/8/2013 6:20:00 PM

Hi Eileen Made it home safe. I was hoping to find a new poem. Either way wanted to say hi and give you a hug.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 6:14:00 AM

So glad you are back safe and sound, Richard. Vegas and Kelowna...same difference, but somehow it just seemed like you were far away. Good to have you "back!"

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 6/8/2013 5:14:00 PM

rereading it..i think now i got the rule concept..She really was dying ending her life s act?did i get it ?: )Twisted my mind with your great imsightful poem :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 6:40:00 AM

Yes, you got it! :) Hugs!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 6/8/2013 5:08:00 PM

Lost in her own act without ending..That really describes a drama queen playong the victim but never is..Well penned-Creative thoughts .

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 6:39:00 AM

Well, this is more than that, Charma...the Drama Queen isn't being that way on purpose...that is who she is.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 6/8/2013 2:11:00 PM

Disturbing and beautiful at the same time, Eileen...I like how you refuse to judge her for her act which shows much insight and wisdom on your part - Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 6:42:00 AM

Thanks, Tim........a piece of my life in this one. We never know if the Drama is real or make believe, but we must always give the benefit of the doubt! ;)

Christine Phillips

Date: 6/8/2013 6:26:00 AM

Hi Eileen, very disturbing ironic piece.Very beautiful but thought provoking.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:23:00 AM

Glad you liked it, Christine. :)

Donna Jones

Date: 6/7/2013 8:50:00 PM

Sweet Eileen...this poem disturbs me....good writing..too good I guess....be well dearest :-) I luv ya ...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:30:00 AM

MD....thanks, my sweet for being there! Love you too!

Richard D Seal

Date: 6/7/2013 5:40:00 PM

That's the problem,'For her the drama was real', others don't see it or care too. Excellent write on one of lifes great tradgedies. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:31:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read and post, Richard.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/7/2013 2:36:00 PM

the tragedy of being obssesses with lost glamour and drama so well inked by your pen...the end is a real gripper!... beauitful!..:) huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:32:00 AM

Thanks, Nette. Glad you liked it...yes, obsessed is the word!

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/7/2013 11:37:00 AM

Awesome words you got up there Eileen;}

Heather Ober

Date: 6/7/2013 8:11:00 AM

Fantastic job, Eileen! I agree with Drake - very catchy title, and you handled this topic very well. "No one could hear her heart's cry" - That line sums it up beautifully, I think.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:33:00 AM

Yes, Heather....and that line is so true. It shocks me sometimes at how selective we are in our hearing....

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/7/2013 8:00:00 AM

The Drama queen chose wrong. It is a shame when people choose a permanent solution for a temporary problem. Catchy title and cleverly scripted.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/9/2013 9:34:00 AM

Thanks for your words, Richard. They mean a lot to me. I believe there is grace even for those who choose this solution.