Home » Poems » Eileen Manassian » I Will Not Break

Eileen Manassian | + Follow Poet |

I Will Not Break

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Eileen Manassian.

Your harsh words Your morbid silence Your dirty looks Your dark violence Will bend me Will bend me But I will not break! Your stinging sarcasm Your childish spite Your evil meanness Your brutish might Will make me flicker Will make me flicker But I will not go out! Your cold indifference Your devious lies Your stubborn pride Your sad disguise Will make me wither Will make me wither But I will not fall! You may bruise me You may abuse me You may taunt me You may haunt me You may strike me You may dislike me You may wonder why Though so hard you try... I will never I will NEVER Lay down and die! Jade This is a repost of a poem I wrote long time ago here. It only got one comment. I felt the need to repost it. One of my favorite Bible verses is found in Isaiah 42:3. Like a candle about to burn out, or a reed about to break, I feel that I am bent low....But he will not let me break. a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/22/2015 8:46:00 AM

Who posted the poem?

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/22/2015 8:54:00 AM

soup mail...2

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/22/2015 8:31:00 AM

In light of recent events this is a perfect poem. Hugs Rick! Sorry that somehow I missed commenting on this one earlier.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/22/2015 8:39:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. Recent events are not being allowed to die. There is a new poem up about these events. :( TPS has failed me miserably. I want to close my account.

Logan Holliday

Date: 4/11/2015 10:02:00 AM

I love the repetition. I can just imagine someone yelling this out and setting themselves free of the abusers grasp. Wonderfully composed. I enjoyed it

Paul Callus

Date: 3/20/2015 12:29:00 PM

That's the spirit, Eileen! You have said it all! You are one strong lady! Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/21/2015 12:07:00 AM

:) That's me trying to be strong, Paul. Thank you for giving me strength. Hugs

David Meade

Date: 3/19/2015 12:29:00 PM

Mighty is your Spirit Princess Warrior!! Never give up, Never stop for he fights with you and for you . . . even death cannot stop his love! Your words inspires us to band together -- a mighty wall of love we all make . . . much love and light LO. 7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/21/2015 12:11:00 AM

I love to be a Warrior Princess, David....mighty and conquering. :) Thank you for reminding me of the ONE who is always there. Do you know the song by Twila Paris...The Warrior is a Child? Give it a listen...Amazing beyond words..."They don't know that I go running home when I fall down. They don't know who picks me up when no one is around. I drop my sword and cry for just a while...cause deep inside this armor, the warrior is a child.

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 3/19/2015 3:02:00 AM

I like it a lot. A tongue can hold a flaming fire but your words just holds the right fire truck to put it out.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/21/2015 12:14:00 AM

Oh Njeri...Sorry I'm late with my thanks for your post on my Poem, I will not Break. It was cute for you to mention that a tongue can set a fire, but I have the fire truck to put it out. Thanks, my sweet. I might be taking a bit of a break from the Soup, so if you don't hear from me, don't think I'm ignoring you. Hugs

Shane Cooper

Date: 3/18/2015 5:22:00 PM

Sweet friend what has happened that has caused all these hard words? The poem is brilliant but again it really upsets me greatly to see you in pain. And when I read your reply to Charmaine I have to ask how can I help a friend I love? I will stand with you whenever you need me. love Shane xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/21/2015 12:18:00 AM

I know I always have your support, Shane. That means so much to me. Don't worry yourself too much. Life and love are battlefields. You win some, you lose some...but you stay standing. Sometimes...with a little help from friends. :) Hugs

Tim Smith

Date: 3/18/2015 1:51:00 PM

Many taunt, spew lies, hatred for they fear the failures in themselves and are jealous of those who are successful. We are not perfect and everyone has missteps. Take it as a compliment , turn the other cheek, and forgive them...yes it is hard.Especially for those of us who wear their hearts on their sleeves...be strong Eileen for they are weak....hugs Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2015 2:23:00 PM

Thanks, Tim....Thanks. I know I have my own hang ups. I'm in no way delusional about my shortcomings. I know at times I'm difficult and a hard pill to swallow, but I am also caring and loving and compassionate. I wish people could see that. Thanks for the words of comfort. Bless you, Tim.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/18/2015 10:58:00 AM

Hi Eileen... This has an amazing message dearest one. .You are like that candle in the wind .Do you know it by Sir Elton John to sweet Princess Diana,God bless her soul.You are like that candle hon..Keep Shining.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2015 2:08:00 PM

Thanks, Hon. I love that song. By the Way...I love Elton as well. :) Sorry seems to be the hardest word...."What do I got to do to make you love me, What do I got to do to be heard....What I say when it's all over...Sorry seems to be the hardest word." I love the quality of his voice. He's a living legend. Yes....Charmaine. I know when I'm dead and gone....at my funeral, people will say that I was fragile and sensitive and that I battled depression and often thought of taking my life....AFTER I die...Here you are giving me love before. :) Hugs, sweetie. Love you. Life isn't easy for those struggling with mental...illness.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/18/2015 10:08:00 AM

You inspired me to write a poem called 'wounding words' hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2015 10:15:00 AM

I'll give it a read, sweetie. Hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 3/18/2015 9:48:00 AM

such a powerful write Eileen - I can understand how you feel my friend - I love the power of the repeated phrases - a 7 from me - stay strong - I am probably taking a break - not sure yet:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2015 9:53:00 AM

Jan...don't go. Please. You are loved and needed here. This is actually a repost of an old poem.....one of my earlier writes. I got ONE comment on it back then. I felt like reposting it to let it see the light. Stay strong...hugs