Eileen Manassian Poet Quatrain

I'M Strong Enough

I’m strong enough to take your insults
I’m strong enough to take your pain
I’m strong enough to stem the tears
That threaten to soak my soul like rain

I’m strong enough to take your silence
I’m strong enough to take the neglect
I’m strong enough because I know
That you’re afraid to reconnect

I’m strong enough to take your madness
I’m strong enough to take your fear
I’m strong enough because I know
You can’t survive without me near

So go ahead! Unleash the fury!
Go ahead! Try to make me break!
I will withstand the awful onslaught
Because I know how much to take

I know inside you there is someone
Who’s been hurt right to the core
Someone who has been damaged
When he wanted to love some more

Someone whose soul is soft and tender
Someone who needs to heal in time
That’s why I can take your abuse
Because I know your heart is mine!

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM It is good to see beyond the pain and see the true heart of the one we love. Some people can't see beyond the hurt.

Richard Lamoureux November 17, 2013 at 9:58 AM Each of us has our own unique brand of strength. Some of the strongest people I know are also the most broken.

Harry Horsman February 2, 2013 at 8:40 AM you sure are a sincere poet, Eileen, and this poem, shows you are a wonderful human being...oh and i love the poem and your poetry.... Eileen Manassian February 2, 2013 at 10:08 AM Thanks, Harry. You are very very kind! :)

Ilene Bauer February 1, 2013 at 2:18 PM just beautiful! i so enjoy your writing... Eileen Manassian February 1, 2013 at 3:29 PM Thanks, my dear! It is reciprocal...believe me! Hugs!