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In Your Face Mentality

sometimes I need to be very in your face make myself heard let out that roar and drama it up a score the need for more at the core more intensity vivacity high voltage vibrancy more "live it to the max" volitility I'm here right in your face no comfort zone space social media mad posting the good berating the bad advocating this and that slap in the face reality queen believing she can make a difference change the world philosophy makin it reality that's me at other times like a vapor, I rise no trace of me just a peripheral entity no image no sound no feet on the ground there but not there giving all I've got to float free from this spot deactivate, hide fight to stay alive comatose complacency that's me strange... the "in your face" and "no trace" girl both are....me can you see? Now... in all honesty in vital veracity tell me... who do you want me to be? Eileen Manassian

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Anil Deo

Date: 5/3/2017 8:02:00 PM

Eileen, Marhabah. As your reviewers so aptly put it, No other person is sharing your point of view here. You have something unique to say, & if you do NOT, who is as educated & eloquent as you are, to represent Armenian culture of Persian "origin," living in Lebanon, teaching at THE AMERICA UNIVERSITY. Maybe I am selfish in saying, I do not want to miss your special voice, which is rarely heard in the West. Or even in the ME. Shalom, salaam, namasthe.#7

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/18/2017 4:25:00 PM

You should remain true to yourself because you are a beautiful person just as you are. You express life and how many of us feel in complete contrast to our actions, depending on our emotions of the day. I can relate. Wise words! 7 ; )

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:25:00 AM

I'm glad you can relate, dear sweet Connie. The pendulum of my life swings...sometimes quickly...sometimes slowly, but it seems I'm always at the extremes...and not in that glorious middle. I will try to cope...as best as I can. Thanks for your gracious comment. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/18/2017 11:05:00 AM

I want you to be you! The sea when cal and when turbulent has got the same depth my dear! Sometimes the Lord wishes us to be one on the other pending the case so if we let Him guide us the right thing we will be! Profound writing that touches the heart and mind dearest, Eileen! A seven!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:32:00 AM

What a beautiful comparison, my esteemed poet: "the sea when calm and when turbulent has got the same depth." You always are to me, a breath of fresh air. Efkharisto...filakia...

Paul Callus

Date: 4/18/2017 10:59:00 AM

I have seen you in hibernation, recharging your batteries, regrouping your thoughts...Then the eruption follows, the energy, the passion...and you give it your all!! I would have you both ways...like the calm before the tempest! Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:33:00 AM

I'm glad you can embrace both states, Paul. Tranquility and tempest...Thank you for your words of affirmation. You know I am in need of them. Blessings. I hope all is well with you. A year ago today...I was in your beautiful island. I will carry those memories with me always. Blessings

Eve Roper

Date: 4/18/2017 8:28:00 AM

Echos of your voice loud and clear.. Tremendous ! ~*

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:34:00 AM

Thank you, dear. I appreciate the lovely visit. :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/17/2017 2:54:00 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:36:00 AM

Thank you, Ravi. I appreciate the visit. I will be by to visit you soon. :)

Chuck Melugin

Date: 4/14/2017 2:12:00 PM

Dear Eileen....I'll bet you do both with lots of love! My best to you, chuck

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:38:00 AM

Thank you, Chuck. I like to think so too...Blessings

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/14/2017 8:47:00 AM

You go girl!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:41:00 AM

:) What would I do without you, Richard! :) Thanks

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/13/2017 6:07:00 PM

Love the energy, Eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/14/2017 12:57:00 AM

Thanks, James. Good to hear from you...hugs

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/13/2017 8:36:00 AM

Enjoyed the flow ... Enjoyed the glow ... Enjoyed the intensity in the diversity ... Nice ...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 1:41:00 AM

I enjoyed your comment to the full, Probir. Thanks ever so much for this delightful choice of words. :)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/12/2017 5:49:00 PM

just exactly who you are, in all aspects! write on, eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 2:01:00 AM

Thanks, my dear sweet Ilene. Bless you...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/12/2017 4:35:00 PM

Interesting work..Most would want someone who has it in control and neither in the face or drifting away but level inbetween personality..Great descriptive writing about those two personality traits..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 2:09:00 AM

Thank you for your honest opinion, Sara. I know that most want that...oh, but thank heavens for those who show patience for my kind of character. They will be rewarded. :) Thanks for dropping by. Hugs

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/12/2017 3:49:00 PM

Hello Eileen. I found this serious and humorous. I like both sides. The humor side is I have many sides too. I can be calm and passionate and I can be loud and fast and furious when the right time permits. I very much enjoyed your entry and your execution. Well done entirely.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 2:11:00 AM

Thanks for reaffirming me that I'm not alone. It's situational...I guess. I appreciate your comment, Lisa. I will swing by to visit you soon. I've been a little..."under the weather". Hugs

Tim Smith

Date: 4/12/2017 3:34:00 PM

We all have our swings in how we feel, some have larger swings than others. We can only be our self.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 2:12:00 AM

Yes, dear....my swings tend to be intense. At times I wish for less of that, but....as you write...I can only be true to myself. Those who love me...will bear it. Hugs

Darren White

Date: 4/12/2017 10:36:00 AM

Incredible Eileen, all your faces are! So be who YOU are, you are wonderful.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 2:14:00 AM

Awwwwwwww....thanks, my dear. What a joy it is to read your words. I seek acceptance, and you have given it full measure. Bless you.

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/12/2017 9:55:00 AM

Life is an illusion created with the smoke and mirror that emotions conjure and promote. The author defines who she is, not by how others see her, but by her desire to be herself and drop the ring of pretense surrounding her existence. Emile. #7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 2:08:00 AM

Thanks, Emile. You understand me well. I appreciate that so much. Yes, I want others to know and understand me when I'm in hibernation mode....to still be around when I'm able to...resurface. Thank you, dear....for reading between the lines. Hugs

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/12/2017 9:48:00 AM

Be all, embrace all, love yourself for the good and bad! You Go Girl! <3 Kim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/20/2017 2:07:00 AM

Thanks, Kim....I try...I really do try, but sometimes...it frustrates me when I can't keep an even keel...Oh well, we all struggle with something. Thanks for the encouragement.