Eileen Manassian Poet Couplet

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Is It Normal

is it normal to sear the soul
to let the dormant hate control

Is it normal to mar the mind
with daggered words dipped in "unkind"

Is it normal to hunt the heart
with gleeful zest to maim a part

Is it normal to lampoon love
make it a joke; give it a shove

Is it normal to deaden dreams
out of some envy laden schemes

Is it normal to negate nice
claim that its fake then take a slice

Is it normal to insult ideals
to devour each in packaged meals

if normal's not in one of these
then read the next lines, if you please...

"business as normal" is just pretend
when hurting's not been brought to end

For acting "normal" when one bleeds
Can never clear the painful deeds

The only way to make amend
is to forget the "normal" trend

So be sincere; apologize
own up to wrong and empathize

then back to "normal" things can go
and better still, I tell you so!

Eileen Manassian

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Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2018 at 9:01 AM Worth a second read. I hope you are having a great day. Hugs Rick.

Alexis Y. July 29, 2017 at 5:10 PM Hi Elieen, You are soo good at writing thought provoking writes. This write was no exception. It pulled the reader and made them think. After much pondering my answer is "No" it's not normal. Excellent job:-) Alexis

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 28, 2017 at 3:35 PM Excellent philosophical pondering, Eileen. You spark the mind w/thought provoking assertions. Mental and spiritual exercise is good for the soul. Powerful poem. A POTW nominee in my book. Love and joy always.

Scott Thirtyseven July 28, 2017 at 8:51 AM I really liked your Deaden dreams lines Like the rest of this piece, so true, and well said.

Afolabi Muideen July 26, 2017 at 5:13 PM Very beautiful written poem. love it.

Sara Kendrick July 26, 2017 at 1:50 PM I like the rhymth and flow to this one plus an added benefit of a philosophical theme..Enjoyed reading your work..Sara

Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2017 at 11:04 AM Wise wise words, let's create a new normal! Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 11:11 AM Yes, Richard. Sounds like a plan. Sometimes people wonder why things aren't the same...how can they be when there has been no attempt to right a wrong. Wounds just don't go away...they need ointment. :) Hope all is well, dear.

Dean Wood July 26, 2017 at 9:45 AM This is so wise and so true Eileen. A beautiful piece of didactic poetry that we should all heed. I really enjoyed this. - Dean Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 11:11 AM Thanks, Dean. It's good to have you visit. I'll be round to visit you soon. :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 26, 2017 at 9:36 AM You rock :) xomo! Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 9:42 AM Thanks, Love....SO DO YOU! :)

Joanna Daniel July 26, 2017 at 7:50 AM Fabulous poem and so truly said, Eileen:) enjoy your holidays:) Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 9:42 AM Thanks, Jo. Didn't know how worn out I was until I got here. We have spent the day indoors catching up on things that enrich our souls. Tomorrow...the beach! :) Hugs

Russell Sivey July 26, 2017 at 6:45 AM What a beautifully written poem my friend! It's been awhile since I've seen your work, and it's nice to read you again! Your piece here is magnificent and marvelous! I really enjoyed reading this wondrous piece this morning! You have excited my ears this fine day! Great Work!! Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 9:45 AM Thanks, dear. Good to have you back. Hope all is well. I have some time on my hands now...and what better way to spend it than in writing. All the best to you.