Eileen Manassian Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Free To Write

why criticize when you don't even know
the pain inside I feel, I do not show
you just assume and think that it's alright
to voice opinions though they're meant to slight

why break what's left of pieces of my heart?
the wounds inflicted bleed and sting and smart!
I try to smile and bear this heavy pain
but censure makes the doubt pour down like rain

the burdens that I bear are mine alone
remember dear, I'm flesh; I'm not of stone
before you throw your words and run to play
just stop and think of what you do and say

I'm crushed; I'm hurt; I'm angry; can't you see,
For you prejudged intent, but don’t know me
Perhaps the lines I write reveal my soul
"Anonymous" will help to make me whole

I wrote of things I know of, things I've seen
Perhaps a path on which you’ve never been
So please take care when wanting to critique
The one behind the poem’s not a freak

Where would we be if great ones like Shakespeare
Could not write of the gory due to fear
What if his bawdy writes were censored too
Would world devoid of Literature please you?

So live and then let live; let poets free
To write of life and death and ecstasy
The words once penned will live and testify
Of one who lived and now in death must lie

Eileen Manassian

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Maria Williams October 30, 2017 at 6:54 AM Bravo Eileen 'you call it as it is'. We as people have every right of expression as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. Your poem speaks the honest truth. I for one have always respected the way you have always got that point across. A fave for me...Maria Eileen Manassian October 31, 2017 at 1:49 PM Thank you, Maria. I appreciate the visit. All life experiences give us food for thought and cause to write. Many songwriters write of life experiences that are real. At other times we take a thought and embellish it. :) Blessings

Arthur Vaso October 28, 2017 at 8:19 PM So beautifully said Eileen, sadly some never learn, belittling others is the only way they think they get attention. I love all your poetry, so diverse and no matter the topic, always so beautiful to read! Hugs! Eileen Manassian October 29, 2017 at 9:16 AM I've been around here a long time, dear, and I've had my share of criticism. I'm still here. I will continue to be here. Thank you for the visit. Hugs

Craig Cornish October 28, 2017 at 3:39 PM Outside of your always perceptive content there may not be anyone else with the command of meter that you have. So very well done! Eileen Manassian October 29, 2017 at 9:17 AM That's very high praise from you, Craig. You know that I've always appreciated your finesse when it comes to poetry. Thanks for the visit.

Tim Smith October 28, 2017 at 1:36 PM Beautiful Eileen...we are on similar wavelengths...I saw a bully/troll criticising a fine poet here. I can't understand how soup let's this person to continue to belittle others after they have been banned. Eileen Manassian October 28, 2017 at 2:04 PM I don't know how these things happen. I can understand if people have concerns about content. There is always room for dialogue then, but to just criticize and belittle out of spite should not be tolerated. Thanks for stopping by, dear.

Sara Ella October 28, 2017 at 1:28 PM Hugs Eileen <3 I think you speak for many poets :) Very well written! Eileen Manassian October 28, 2017 at 1:44 PM Thank you, dear. Much Appreciated. XO

Sunlite Wanter October 28, 2017 at 12:50 PM Very sensitive and encouraging, Eileen, and as always, fine poetry! Eileen Manassian October 28, 2017 at 12:51 PM Thank you, dear. I'm glad you like it. Writing is therapeutic for me as well as a passion. I cannot be without it, and I need freedom of expression. Hugs