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Let Me Live

let me live don't burden me with more than I can bear don't coerce me into believing things from your reference point I'm tired let me live these decisions weigh me down the expenditure of thought analytical thinking that goes against the grain of my compassionate heart taxes me it comes at a cost I'm tired let me live my struggles with myself are in and of themselves hidden land mines in the battlefield you call life I'm maimed walking wounded looking for that fox hole in someone's heart where there's protection from whizzing bullets of doubt don't trouble me with trivials when I'm only on survival mode let me live when I'm of sound body and mind come to me then I'll have energy to spare emotions to expend and a clear functioning mind then I can give ear to your grievance and play arbiter but not now if you care let me live my life is ebbing chronic emotional fatigue alibied by my smile please be kind let me live I only have this one life to live. let me live Eileen Manassian

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/8/2019 7:09:00 AM

I think many who are going through personal turmoil will be able to relate to this piece. Worth while reading again.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/4/2017 9:22:00 AM

I haven't tried instagram myself. Sometime mindlessly going through Facebook does the trick.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/2/2017 3:19:00 PM

WOW! Elieen, You have penned such a powerful and emotional write. I can relate to your words very much. Some people's goal is to "suck" the life out of another. Excellent job- Alexis

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/1/2017 10:08:00 AM

Your great poem really resonates with me. Some people can drain all your emotional energy.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 2:52:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Agnes, and for the soupmail! ;) Much appreciated. I deal with depression and sometimes little misunderstandings can do me in. I need to pick my battles, and stay clear of trouble when I can. Hugs

Dean Wood

Date: 8/1/2017 8:52:00 AM

Eileen, this is a very powerful and well written piece. Your perspective is one that I can only pretend to understand. Well done! -- Dean

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 2:53:00 PM

Thanks, Dean. It takes a special kind of person who can deal with someone with a mental illness. Depression does take its toll on me, and I don't need unnecessary drama in my life. Hugs!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/1/2017 8:52:00 AM

Sometime idle matters and routine are the life lines we hold onto to maintain our sanity. An emotional piece eloquently rendered Eileen. Hugs Rick I too like the foxhole line. As writers we impart messages in hopes of finding shelter in those foxholes.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 2:56:00 PM

Instagram is what I turn to when I need to just....let everything fade away. Mindless going through the pages and reading this and that..focusing on anything except what I'm going through. There is no time for misunderstandings...not with people who matter. Hugs, dear one.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/31/2017 10:26:00 PM

A pulling out hair by the roots desperation you have so well expressed here not without tenderness or understanding towards the poem's receiver... eloquence & hugs xomo!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 2:57:00 PM

Yes, dear....it is more like a plea. You understand me well. People have different breaking points. My threshold of pain is very low. Thanks for reading! Hugs

Frederic Parker

Date: 7/31/2017 9:45:00 PM

Sometimes we all need the serenity of space and time with ourselves, well said poet

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 3:03:00 PM

I seem to need it more than most, dear Frederic. Thanks for the lovely visit. Hugs

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/31/2017 7:46:00 PM

Wow, this is an exemplary write my friend! A true exceptional poem that I loved reading this evening! You have certainly written a magnificently emotional piece, full of tearful thoughts! I hope everything is well with you! Great Work!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 3:03:00 PM

I'm well, Russell. That wellness comes and goes, though. It has a lot to do with my level of fatigue as well. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond. Much appreciated.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/31/2017 6:53:00 PM

You have written this so well, if only we used our ears more than our eyes, for now I let you live but if only if I can hug you!! hugs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 3:04:00 PM

I accept hugs anytime, dear. Just fly on over! ;)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/31/2017 5:28:00 PM

a cry for peace for a better life... we all want and need... enjoyed reading dear friend... ~*

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2017 3:05:00 PM

Yes, Eve. Some of us seem to breeze through life. I'm not one of those. I have my good days, but I also have my very bad days. I'm learning to cope. Hugs