Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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I Will Not Read

I will not read those things which bring me pain
the words that chase the sun and bring the rain
I will not read the words that steal delight
That lead me down from day to darkest night

I will not read the words that are not true
That rob me of my faith and make me blue
I will not read the words dressed in disguise
that bring unbidden tears to soulful eyes

I will not read the words that seem to be
An altered state of my reality
I will not read the words that bring me down
that chase away my smile and bring a frown

I'll read and taste and savor words of love
And soar on wings of words to heights above

Jade

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Su Ben April 13, 2015 at 11:29 AM I admire your will to positive, though there are so many words of negative effect are surround us and compel us to read. Have a great day.

Casarah Nance April 1, 2015 at 7:23 AM Fill your eyes and heart with love, that is never a bad thing :) hugs xxx

Maurice Yvonne March 25, 2015 at 8:00 AM I wish it were possible to always avoid words that pierce a gentle heart. This is an excellent poem. I would love to see it published. Eileen Manassian March 25, 2015 at 5:06 PM Wow, Maurice. that is a sweet thing to say. I wish it could be published too. :) Hugs

Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2015 at 8:33 AM ;0) Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 8:37 AM ;) ;) Do you have a new poem up? Let me know!!!

Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2015 at 7:19 AM You are wise! Fly high dear one! Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 8:24 AM :) Thank you, Richard. I'm making a conscious choice to read only that which is uplifting. Sometimes keeping peace, even at the expense of one's own pride and dignity, means staying away and not reciprocating in kind. I've found that when I do reciprocate in kind, the situation just gets worse. Thanks for visiting. You have often been the wind beneath my wings with your kind and thoughtful comments. Bless you.

Ralph Sergi March 24, 2015 at 7:14 AM Hi Jade:A beautiful testament of protest in what is good to read. Great Write Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thanks, Ralph. There is enough pain in life without going looking out for more. I will not read the writes of people who have been hurtful to me anymore. :) That puts me out of harm's way. Thank you for the visit.

Shane Cooper March 24, 2015 at 4:44 AM "I'll read and taste and savor words of love And soar on wings of words to heights above". My gentle gifted friend you soar with every word you pen of love and life. While i needs must plum the depths of "darkest night" to understand why we are as we are. “Man is neither angel nor brute, and the unfortunate thing is that he who would act the angel acts the brute.” ? Blaise Pascal WHY is this so? It is a fudamental question that i need an answer to to find peace of soul. love Shane xxx Shane Cooper March 24, 2015 at 8:50 AM My gentle passionte friend, i do not believe that anything is beyond redemption, I do believe that hurt is a natural consequence of living and is unfortunatley an essential part of life. And much to my dimay at my apparent lack of rationality and extreme naivety that love can ultimately conquer all. It is a simplistic idolized view of life, but it is where my heart puts me. Love Shane xxx Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 8:47 AM I think there in each of us there is the capacity to inflict pain...to act brutish. We are...after all...humans. When we realize this, it becomes easier to understand the level of hate and evil that exists in some hearts. Sad thing is, there is nothing to be done when the mind I so inclined. I can be spiteful if spited. So...it's hard to know when the be the better person. Thank you, my dear, for your lovely visit. I hope you find your answers. Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 24, 2015 at 4:36 AM - Happiness in life is to please a friend ..... share beautiful words :) - Happiness is our wings .... sorrows our deep traces .... - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 8:36 AM Yes, my dear Sunshine. Thank you for your visit and smiles. I've tried to give as good as I get...It makes things worse. Best is to cut off ties and forget painful words. Only then can healing start. Hugs to you

Charmaine Chircop March 24, 2015 at 3:09 AM Yes sweet friend,this is a deep poem but how I love its positive ending.We should soar up high from heartache cuz life is beautiful. Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 8:42 AM :) Charmaine...life is too short for regrets. Some lessons we learn the hard way though we should know better. Many factors come into play of why that happens. Thanks for being there for me. I do love you. Hugs

Njeri Hunjeri March 24, 2015 at 2:33 AM Beautiful. To only want to see, read and hear the truth and positive. :-) Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 1:40 PM :) Thanks, Njeri. I feel much better after taking this decision. I don't have to read what brings me pain. I already have my share of that. Thank you for your lovely visit. Hugs

Brian Baumgarn March 24, 2015 at 1:04 AM Just a lovely, and I know heartfelt sonnet. Thanks so much for sharing it, Jade. All my best. Brian Eileen Manassian March 24, 2015 at 8:40 AM Brian, thank you for your kindness. I'm coming your way. :)