Eileen Manassian Poet Etheree

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Lessons Learnt In Life

I have learnt a very painful lesson:
those you love most will hurt you the most.
Your heart, laid bear, is defenseless
There is no alternative.
You must risk all for love,
or live as one dead.
It is better
to love than
not to
love.
Love 
is life
I'd rather
live with your pain
than live without you.
I'll kiss inflicted wounds
I'll caress marks left by thorns.
I'll bear what excruciates me.
Loving you is the sweetest torment!
The lesson stands: love hurts, but you're worth it!

For Silent One's Contest
Lessons Learnt in Life
2: Its always those you love the most that will hurt you the most
October 4, 2015

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Richard D Seal October 14, 2015 at 6:33 PM Without love what would this world be like, yes you're worth it my little Desert Orchid. Congrats on your win. Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:37 PM :) Thanks, Richard. Desert Orchid is smiling at your sweet comment. Mr Seal....you do know how to be charming. Hugs

Casarah Nance October 12, 2015 at 8:42 AM love hurts, but you're worth it...now that is the truest statement I've heard all day. I really enjoyed your etheree, grats on your win :) Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:38 PM Thanks, Cas. I'm glad you liked this piece. Love can hurt a times, but then again....life hurts in general. We got to make the best of it. Thanks for the visit.

Skat A October 10, 2015 at 11:54 AM Epic Win Eileen, Congrats on your wonderful win. **SKAT** Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:39 PM Thanks for the visit, Skat. Appreciate it.

Michael Tor October 8, 2015 at 8:04 PM Eileen loved your write. It was one of my favorites for this contest. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN! Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:40 PM Thank you, Michael. I've been away. I have a blog up explaining that. I appreciate your visit to my etheree. I'm glad you liked it, dear. Hugs

Jan Allison October 8, 2015 at 5:29 PM Dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:41 PM Thanks, dear. Sorry I'm late with all my responses. I'm catching up. Glad you liked my etheree. Hugs, sweetie.

Paul Callus October 8, 2015 at 1:41 PM Congratulations on this lovely win, Eileen. Lessons in love is a topic which you are undoubtedly qualified to write about!! I agree with you; love is like a rose, pleasurable, but we cannot ignore the thorns! ~ Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:46 PM Thanks for the visit, Paul. I'm glad you liked my etheree. I've been away and down lately....from high to low. Your poor Apassionate has her pendulum moments, as you know. Anyway....I read your winning write in Cas's contest. Must say....I must say....well, I haven't got the words. I didn't know you had it in you. It was a superb write. Delicious. Mine didn't place...oh well. Such is life. Hugs

Emile Pinet October 7, 2015 at 1:45 PM The pain of love burns in the heart and consumes the soul. This poem is well written and presents a flood of emotions while reviewing her love for a man in her past through the eyes of a poet. A heart rendering poem that reaffirms the author's love. Emile. Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:48 PM Emile, thanks for your visit to my etheree. I've been away and struggling with a big of depression. I'm better now. Forgive me for not visiting. I will be by to visit you as I am able. Hugs

Bl Devnath October 6, 2015 at 1:05 PM Beautiful philosophy. Your love is love only keeps the exact meaning. If love is there without any expectation then chances of getting hurt minimizes firstly, and if hurt is got by loving other then that is to be forgot for the sake of love. Excellent glittering 7. Good luck in the contest my lovely friend. Loved always,bl Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:49 PM Thanks for your visit to my Etheree, BL. So sorry I'm late with my response. I was on a trip and then went through some difficult days. I appreciate your kindness. God bless.

Len Gasun October 6, 2015 at 10:02 AM I absolutely agree that these are all true my very dear friend, Eileen. I'm so glad to read your excellent etheree for life's lesson tonight. It is better to love than not to love at all. A winner for me. Thank you so much for sharing! May I also have this chance to thank you for your warm birthday greetings and wishes. Many hugs back at you. love lots, Leonora Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:57 PM Thank you for your visit to my etheree, Leonora. I've been late with responding because I've been away and a little depressed of late. I appreciate your visit and am glad that I was able to send you birthday greetings via Linda. God bless.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 5, 2015 at 5:12 AM Very romantic, very true and very beautiful! A seven, dear Eileen! Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 12:57 PM Thank you for your visit, my dear poet. I'm sorry I'm late in responding. I'm trying to catch up. Blessings to you....and hugs

Michael Tor October 5, 2015 at 12:07 AM So true! Well done Eileen! Another great Entry.

Richard Lamoureux October 4, 2015 at 7:19 PM It appears we both chose the same lesson. I like this reverse Ethree. I suspect Solent will as well! Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 1:03 PM Hi, Richard. Catching up...catching up on my comments, will get to reading your poems soon, dear. Glad you liked the etheree. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich October 4, 2015 at 4:21 PM You got it RIGHT!!!! I'm gonna try writing it later today! (none of this lovey dovey stuff for me. hahaha) Eileen Manassian October 15, 2015 at 1:04 PM You are a funny one! ;) No lovely dovey stuff for you....but lovely dovey stuff is so sweet. Hugs

Alexis Y. October 4, 2015 at 2:41 PM Eileen, I enjoyed your heartfelt write. I agree I would have rather loved deep than to not experience love at all. Great job. Good luck i the contest:-)Alexis Eileen Manassian October 4, 2015 at 3:48 PM :) Yes....I do believe it is true. Memories are something that no one can take away. Thanks for the visit dear. Hugs....

Andrea Dietrich October 4, 2015 at 1:16 PM I just knew this was the lesson you would go for. Well done. Can you guess which one i choose to try (hopefully soon!!) Eileen Manassian October 4, 2015 at 3:49 PM You don't learn anything about life in school! ;) That's my bet, dear. Hugs

Jan Allison October 4, 2015 at 4:51 AM beautifully penned but often sadly true yes love hurts:-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Eileen Manassian October 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM I hope Silent One goes for this. I wrote another Etheree....I'm torn between which one is better. I first entered that one, then opted for this. I hope I made the right choice. Hugs, dear.