Naive

N ever believes people can be back stabbers A ppeals for honesty where none exists I nvites in without a background check V ulnerable when being openhearted E xpects people to reciprocate in kind That’s who I am….. For Andrea's Acrostic Contest September 7, 2013

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Paul Callus

Date: 4/18/2020 12:08:00 PM

Nah, you are not naive, my friend. Like me, you probably look more for the good in a person than for the bad. In time we learn to be more careful, especially after being let down or suffer a broken heart! Regards & Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/20/2013 9:57:00 PM

Hi Sweet Eileen, congratulations with your awesome Acrostic poem *** LOVE ***LINDA

Skat A

Date: 9/20/2013 4:05:00 PM

Eileen,, Congratulations, with your awesome and fun Acrostic ........ luv ~SKAT~

Kiran Bantawa

Date: 9/16/2013 5:57:00 PM

Nice & congrats Eileen!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/16/2013 7:34:00 AM

We all are from time to time..this is a great poem and congrats to you. BG

Karen Anglesey

Date: 9/16/2013 5:36:00 AM

Well done Eileen. Love the creativity. Congrats on your win :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/15/2013 8:53:00 AM

Congratulations on your grand win Eileen!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/15/2013 8:49:00 AM

You know all of that is wonderful, yet we must stop being disappointed when all does not turn out as we 'primed the pump/ in our minds!' expected it to, each person walks a life long road to find their true self! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/15/2013 7:00:00 AM

I think we all can be naïve at times, but life teaches us through lessons...good one, congrats on your win :)

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 9/15/2013 6:23:00 AM

so much truth in your write Eileen great acrostic congrats on win Shadow x smile

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2013 3:41:00 AM

wow, putting that last little line made it so personal. I hardly think you are naive, though , like many of us, you are trusting, and I think we all need to be that way. Otherwise, how could we ever learn to trust. GREAT acrostic, Eileen, and congrats for your win.

Danesh Morgan

Date: 9/15/2013 3:25:00 AM

you are special always Congrats on your win.Morgan

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 9/12/2013 11:21:00 PM

Wonderful acrostic, excellent description. Great write.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 9/8/2013 10:36:00 PM

It seems to me that you are one of the few good people left in this world. Good poem

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/9/2013 7:28:00 PM

Justice....you are a dear for sayiing that....Bless you....

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 9/8/2013 10:58:00 AM

Naive; I can relate to this. I used to be naive - not anymore. Great for the contest..... lucilla

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 3:07:00 PM

Yes, we do learn along the way, don't we. It's called self preservation! I know, my dear. I'm glad you have learned to cope! Hugs!

Poet Tacito

Date: 9/8/2013 8:17:00 AM

I feel this piece deeply. It's those kind of experiences felt when one wears their heart on their sleeve. Wonderful statements!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 3:06:00 PM

Yes, is there a way to get the heart back where it belongs, Drake! :) Give me pointers! Thanks for the visit! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/8/2013 7:58:00 AM

I enjoyed reading all the responses. As for me I will choose not to harden my skin. I will maintain my innocence, I will accept that I will feel hurt. I will love myself and others through that hurt until my heart will sing praises to my heavenly father who has made us all. You have done a great job bringing out people's emotions Eileen. That is art at it's best. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 3:05:00 PM

This is wonderful, Richard. I'm glad that you have the grace to do that. I always WISH that I could, but I wind up being the softie that I am! Art at it's best! I'm thrilled! Lovely testament to your faith...

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/8/2013 12:01:00 AM

Ah, yes, that describes me at times. Awesome acrostic! Always, Laura

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 3:03:00 PM

Thanks, Laura. Nice to have a visit from you! :)

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 9/7/2013 7:53:00 PM

I have to fave this one, because it's who I am too, I believe most open hearted people are, We'll be naïve sisters : ) Awesome acrostic Eileen! Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 11:42:00 PM

WOW! Thanks, my dear Cecilia. Being faved by you is a sweet honor! :) Yes...my privilege to call you a soul sister! Hugs!

Chris Boskovski

Date: 9/7/2013 6:33:00 PM

nice poem... I love the creativity in this write... keep the beauty in your heart... signed The Blue Poet...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 11:44:00 PM

Chris...FINALLY, a visit from you! Lovely to see you here! I will try to take your advice. I really like the depth of emotions you portray in your work! Keep it up, Mr Blue Poet! :)

Seren Roberts

Date: 9/7/2013 6:25:00 PM

Eileen, i always say until someone does me wrong then they are a friend... So i know where you come from ....Seren

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 11:45:00 PM

Good to know that you can empathize with me, my dear. Yes..that is a great philosophy to hold in life. Hope those who do you wrong are not many!!! :)

Richard D Seal

Date: 9/7/2013 4:34:00 PM

We all suffer disappointments at times, people are unpredictable. Even the background check can mean nothing, go with your instincts. Excellent poem. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 11:45:00 PM

My instincts are on the money with you, Mr Seal! :) Take care!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/7/2013 2:56:00 PM

PS.... I posted a blog, for you.. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15885&PoetID=18720 There you can view the Acrostic, and the way it should read... HUGS >LINDA<

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 3:28:00 PM

I went; I read; I soared!!! Thanks ever so much, my dear...YOU ROCK! :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/7/2013 2:41:00 PM

do not write on my reply spot just yet Eileen,,, I'm trying to post an acrostic on my comment... :-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 3:27:00 PM

HA HA HA HA...PD...No, I don't want to fall! Done that one time too many! :)

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 3:04:00 PM

typo... feel... not fell..unless you wanna fall :-)

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:58:00 PM

Don't fell down Eileen, actually I was feeling sad & mad early today. After Speaking with 2 poets friends.. Frank & Nikko... I will survive.. good advice from both... Love them... You just made me want to hug the world... :-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 2:46:00 PM

Thanks from the bottom of my heart, sweetie! :) XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 2:43:00 PM

LINDA!!! This must be your dearest and sweetest post to me! I LOVE EVERY SINGLE LINE!!!! You are so so sweet and caring. I'm touched beyond words. Thanks ever so much...POE...I ADORE HIM! :) He was wacky like I am!!! :) I'm honored that you visited and shared your heart, my dear. Yes...we all are a bit naive, I'm sure. I do send you LOTS of hugs! I see how well loved you are here. :) You leave your imprints everywhere PD!!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/7/2013 2:37:00 PM

Eileen, Eileen, sweet Eileen.. Do you see how pretty your name is... If Edgar Allen Poe was Alive, I'd ask him to recite an, Acrostic with only your name... that is how sweet and nice you are... Nothing wrong in admitting you are who you are.. A BIT NAIVE....My daughter's one Naive gal.. I love her so much for it... you are the sweetest poet besides, Leonora, ... others are good to me... but your heart speaks like no other.. love love... LINDA" *

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2013 7:11:00 AM

I ADORED the blog! :) We are all naughty, my dear! :)

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:56:00 PM

naughty yes I am...hehehe Hope you love the blog

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 2:49:00 PM

Linda.... L....light shins from her face I.....Invincible in her ways N...naughty, but oh so nice D..dares to pay the price A..Always true to her dreams LINDA!!!! :)

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:47:00 PM

sorry all the words jumped around... :-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/7/2013 2:45:00 PM

I LOVE IT!!!! :) :) :) You are dragging me out of my blues tonight with this LOVELY ACROSTIC! HUGS....WOMAN, YOU ROCK!

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:45:00 PM

In YOU is every women the way we should be ********************

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:45:00 PM

Eileen Eileen Sweet Encouraging Eileen *******************

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:44:00 PM

Love is who and what you are *******************

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:43:00 PM

Endlessly-friendly is what I make of you *******************

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/7/2013 2:42:00 PM

Entirely honest, easy going Eileen, with so many E's in your name *******************