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Down From the Pedestal

You fell from the pedestal With a strong resounding crash I rushed to pick the pieces To throw them out with the trash I worked to clean the rubble That your falling left behind Surprised that I had no tears For I knew I had been blind I had simply adored you I had worshipped at your feet I had seen you as perfect To be near you was my treat I made you a demi god Invested you with great charm Couldn’t see the tell-tale cracks You used devotion to harm For I thought you were splendid My life revolved around you Little did my trusting heart Believe what they said was true But then my eyes were opened Caught a glimpse of what is real My heart started to crumble Each piece unable to feel You fell from the pedestal I see you with different eyes That lie was the fatal crack That brought about your demise

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/26/2012 8:28:00 PM

Some experience to gravel on.... Eileen, some changes means falling from the top...enjoyed..pd

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/26/2012 10:21:00 PM

Yes, some experience make us wiser and stronger though they are painful. Thanks for reading and commenting. I really appreciate hearing from you! :) Have a great evening. All the best.

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 11/25/2012 8:52:00 PM

So now you stand with renewed strength / and pick up pieces that were broken / With eyes that see and mended heart / A vibrant woman has awoken. I realize this beautiful poem of yours is for a contest and probably fictional. But if you have gone through heartbreak my little poem is for you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/26/2012 4:18:00 PM

Hi Jon. A poem....for me??? I'm so so touched! It's lovely! Thanks ever so much. My poem was born out of pain. I didn't write it for a contest. I haven't joined a single one yet. I put him on a pedestal....he didn't necessarily want to be there, but...I tend to be intense. Oh well, we live and learn. ;) Thanks so much for reading and posting! Hugs!

Jacob Cra

Date: 11/25/2012 2:10:00 PM

Wow, this poem is spectacular, by far one of my favorites I have ever read (and I'm not just saying that). Is it published or what? It's really good, and you are extremely talented... I've read some of your other poems as well. You should visit my site: poeticpossibilities.tk ! I think this poem could have a really good chance of winning one of our contests! Wish you the best with your poetry and I hope you get published! : )Jacob Cramer

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2012 3:31:00 PM

Jacob, are you for real? Be still my heart! I'm so thankful for your high opinion of my work. My dream is to be a published poetess one day. I'm consumed by it. It's almost 1:00 am in this part of the world, so I will have to contemplate on this lovely possibility in the morning! Thank you ever so much! I'm honored!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/25/2012 2:06:00 PM

Touching .... life has good and bad days, but there are lessons we learn. -Very well written Eileen ! <3 Wishing you a nice Sunday afternoon. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2012 3:28:00 PM

Anne Lise, thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. I'm thrilled with your praise. :) Yes...."you live, you learn" as Alanis so aptly sings. Hope you have a great day! :) Hugs!

David Williams

Date: 11/25/2012 1:06:00 PM

Eileen even though it's a tale of dimininshing love I still love it..David

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2012 3:25:00 PM

David, thank you for your post. Sometimes the rosy tinted glasses need to come off so we can see that nobody is perfect. I know I'm not. I was wondering whether I should somehow weave that into the poem, but thought to leave it as is. Glad you like it. :) Have a lovely day!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/25/2012 11:56:00 AM

well-written and very perceptive! i'm sorry if this is true, but hopefully, it won't happen again. good poem!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2012 12:30:00 PM

Thanks ever so much for your kind post, Ilene. Life is a learning experience. We learn from our mistakes and try to move on. Have a wonderful day, and thanks for taking the time to read and to share your thoughts. I appreciate it.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/25/2012 11:01:00 AM

Oh wow this is excellent , sad but excellent I hope it's not true but you sound strong if it is xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2012 11:06:00 AM

Thanks, Mandy. I so appreciate hearing from you. Well, there is truth to it. Unfortunately....it is more of what I hope to see happen. ;) I still cherish. It's just me. Hope you have a great day! Hugs!