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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

Date: 4/13/2015 11:29:00 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

Date: 4/1/2015 7:23:00 AM

Fill your eyes and heart with love, that is never a bad thing :) hugs xxx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/25/2015 8:00:00 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
Date: 3/25/2015 5:06:00 PM

Wow, Maurice. that is a sweet thing to say. I wish it could be published too. :) Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/24/2015 8:33:00 AM

;0)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/24/2015 8:37:00 AM

;) ;) Do you have a new poem up? Let me know!!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/24/2015 7:19:00 AM

You are wise! Fly high dear one!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/24/2015 8:24:00 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

Date: 3/24/2015 7:14:00 AM

Hi Jade:A beautiful testament of protest in what is good to read. Great Write

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/24/2015 8:26:00 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

Date: 3/24/2015 4:44:00 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
Date: 3/24/2015 8:50:00 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
Date: 3/24/2015 8:47:00 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

Date: 3/24/2015 4:36:00 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
Date: 3/24/2015 8:36:00 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

Date: 3/24/2015 3:09:00 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
Date: 3/24/2015 8:42:00 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

Date: 3/24/2015 2:33:00 AM

Beautiful. To only want to see, read and hear the truth and positive. :-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/24/2015 1:40:00 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

Date: 3/24/2015 1:04:00 AM

Just a lovely, and I know heartfelt sonnet. Thanks so much for sharing it, Jade. All my best. Brian

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/24/2015 8:40:00 AM

Brian, thank you for your kindness. I'm coming your way. :)