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I will not bow I will not break To think I might Is a mistake I know the truth it sets me free No matter what you think of me! Eileen Manassian Matthew 12:20- One of my favorite Bible verses. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 8/15/2015 5:47:00 PM

Don't ever break-tis far better to bend with the wind, go with the flow. Bounce back stronger than ever! Power evident in your write as well as your strong , inspiratioal spirit my friend! A7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/18/2015 2:27:00 AM

Thank you, dear Robert, for your visit to my I will not Break poem. I'm sorry I'm late with the response. I do so appreciate your visits and your kind word gifts. God bless.

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/15/2015 11:47:00 AM

Wow! when you came back... You really came back! You've been very prolific! I need to come around more often... PS... Loved this one!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 11:52:00 AM

Yes, Carol. :) When I don't write...I feel....sick! :( There is going to be a LOT more to come. I'm done with the summer session of teaching. Must hand in my grades sometime early next week. My hubby and daughter will be away from a week or so, and I will be alone. I'm dreading it. I don't do well alone. My teaching schedule doesn't mesh with my husband's travels, so I do get lonely a lot. This time he is going with my daughter to settle her in. She's continuing her studies in Europe, and after having her for a year...it's going to be TOUGH. This is an outlet. I hope I can continue to write. Thanks for your kindness to me. It means a lot. Kisses to Dragon. I've missed reading your escapades on Jack's poems. HUGS

Constance La France

Date: 8/15/2015 11:44:00 AM

Eileen, I admire the strength in your write A7 and thanks for visiting my poem, beloved sister love and for your nice comment

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 11:50:00 AM

Broken Wings....you write with heart and soul. It's my pleasure to visit you. Thanks for returning the visit. You are always faithful in doing that, dear. Hugs

Jack Ellison

Date: 8/15/2015 11:42:00 AM

You are one strong lady, Miss Boop! Always remember, Kenny loves you... hugs xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 11:48:00 AM

And I love Kenny! Always have...always will! :) Hugs

Ken Carroll

Date: 8/15/2015 11:42:00 AM

Awesome strength of character write Eileen.. Thank you for you kind visits to my page!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 11:45:00 AM

Thanks, Ken. :) I don't like to miss your work. You are one of my fav poets because you write with passion. Thanks for dropping by. HUGS

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/15/2015 11:40:00 AM

That's the spirit, dear Eileen! You are very resilient; God never fails us and we have to rely on His strength when ours fail. But don't let anyone or anything break your stride! Excellent write reflective of the strong woman you are! Have an enjoyable weekend, my friend! Pandita

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 11:46:00 AM

Hey, cutie!!! :) Thanks for your visit to my poem, dear. I have my good days and my bad days...It's all part of the game called life. I have good friends who are loyal, kind, and true. That helps me get through. I'll swing by to visit you soon. Hugs...

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/15/2015 10:38:00 AM

Eileen, l enjoyed the message of strength in this piece. I had an instant connection with your pen. "I will not break" wow! I too must remind myself that I will not break.Eileen I got empowered from reading this powerful piece. I'm definatly make it a fav. Thanks for sharing:-) Alexis 7 P.S. Excellence reference to the Bible

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 10:50:00 AM

You bring me joy with your post, Dear. I've written on this verse before. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_will_not_break_655082 It has over a thousand views. It's a bit harsher than this one, but the verse is still there. I'm glad it was of encouragement to you. I deal with depression, and sometimes, it's really hard to want to go on. Conflict situations and hateful comments really throw me off track, but...I need to survive. I used to have a very close relationship with God. :( It's not what it used to be, and I'm suffering because of it. Still...I know that He loves me...and He won't let me go beyond what I can bear. Thanks for the visit, dear. Hugs

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/15/2015 10:03:00 AM

Short, simple but powerful! A biblical power statement. Love, Kim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 10:05:00 AM

Thanks, Kim. You are always kind and good to me. You don't know how much that means. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/15/2015 8:53:00 AM

It can be hard to stay strong when it is our own strength that we are relying upon.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 8:55:00 AM

Yes, Richard. That is true. Glad to have you visit today. I have a blog up...perhaps you could visit. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/15/2015 5:20:00 AM

Inspiring, dear Eileen! Who can stop thinking of you? Also Matthew 5:48.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 8:54:00 AM

Thank you, my dear poet. Very kind of you to stop by and post a comment. God bless. :)

Tim Smith

Date: 8/15/2015 4:32:00 AM

Use His strength to guide you Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 5:09:00 AM

Yes, Tim. Thank you...I have written a poem about this verse some months back but I needed to be reminded today again. Thanks for the visit.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/15/2015 2:29:00 AM

empowering message, eileen... i like the brief yet forceful tone of this one.. huggs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 5:12:00 AM

Thanks, dear. Sweet of you to visit. Sometimes short writes are best. Hugs....

Shane Cooper

Date: 8/15/2015 1:29:00 AM

Ahhh my sweet Bambi, A wonderful rhyme. would that i could write so well. Yes the truth liberates and truly sets one free. However the adage " one man's meat is another mans poison" sits in the back of my mind. TRUTH itself is subjective because our little blue world is more often grey. and sometimes to step out of the way is a wiser choice than bending or breaking. Stay well my lady, Love Shane xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2015 5:17:00 AM

Staying well can be a struggle at times, Shane. Some days I'm strong.....others I'm weak. It's always good to have people who care and who won't let you down. Thanks for being one of these people. You lift my spirit, dear. Hugs