Eileen Manassian Poet Dramatic Monologue

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 May 3, 2017 at 8:02 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 April 18, 2017 at 4:25 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 April 20, 2017 at 1:25 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 April 18, 2017 at 11:05 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 April 20, 2017 at 1:32 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 April 18, 2017 at 10:59 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 April 20, 2017 at 1:33 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 April 18, 2017 at 8:28 AM Echos of your voice loud and clear.. Tremendous ! ~* Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 1:34 AM Thank you, dear. I appreciate the lovely visit. :)

Ravi Sathasivam April 17, 2017 at 2:54 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 1:36 AM Thank you, Ravi. I appreciate the visit. I will be by to visit you soon. :)

Chuck Melugin April 14, 2017 at 2:12 PM Dear Eileen....I'll bet you do both with lots of love! My best to you, chuck Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 1:38 AM Thank you, Chuck. I like to think so too...Blessings

Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2017 at 8:47 AM You go girl! Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 1:41 AM :) What would I do without you, Richard! :) Thanks

James Marshall Goff April 13, 2017 at 6:07 PM Love the energy, Eileen! Eileen Manassian April 14, 2017 at 12:57 AM Thanks, James. Good to hear from you...hugs

Probir Gupta April 13, 2017 at 8:36 AM Enjoyed the flow ... Enjoyed the glow ... Enjoyed the intensity in the diversity ... Nice ... Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 1:41 AM I enjoyed your comment to the full, Probir. Thanks ever so much for this delightful choice of words. :)

Ilene Bauer April 12, 2017 at 5:49 PM just exactly who you are, in all aspects! write on, eileen! Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 2:01 AM Thanks, my dear sweet Ilene. Bless you...

Sara Kendrick April 12, 2017 at 4:35 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 April 20, 2017 at 2:09 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 April 12, 2017 at 3:49 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 April 20, 2017 at 2:11 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 April 12, 2017 at 3:34 PM We all have our swings in how we feel, some have larger swings than others. We can only be our self. Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 2:12 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 April 12, 2017 at 10:36 AM Incredible Eileen, all your faces are! So be who YOU are, you are wonderful. Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 2:14 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 April 12, 2017 at 9:55 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 April 20, 2017 at 2:08 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 April 12, 2017 at 9:48 AM Be all, embrace all, love yourself for the good and bad! You Go Girl! <3 Kim Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 2:07 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.