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So Let It Be

All things must end; it’s plain to see
And death will come in time for me
Cessation of my  misery
And every kind of cruelly
So let it be
          So let it be

With wings I’ll fly from pain set free
To soar above each flower, each tree
Content in this, my destiny
So let it be
          So let it be

No longer will escape the plea
“God bring to end my agony
For you know my despondency
So, Let it be
          So, let it be"

No longer will I have to flee
from yoke of mediocrity 
I’ll be a blessed nonentity
So, let it be
          So, let it be


Eileen Manassian
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Hicks Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 4:22 PM
Deep and powerful writing. Like something the greats of old would pen. I understand what you're saying about letting go of all and becoming a "nonentity" ... but for me I think the opposite would take place. You'll become everything you should be in it's truest form ... and every aspect of dis-ingenuity and fake-ness that might remain will just fall off of you, like shedding a skin. Rather it will be the ultimate form of BEING.
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January 13, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Excellent structure, and beautiful, emotive lines...definitely reads like a song..truly a sad touch, yet lovely all the same. All lives must come to the end, the sweet acceptance and tone of this piece is almost chilling... death is peaceful, perhaps some find solace in the thought of it, when the pain is just too deep..another excellent verse. Always, Laura
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January 4, 2016 at 10:18 PM
This is music Eileen. It's beautiful and wonderful to read.
Godwin Avatar
January 4, 2016 at 2:04 PM
Another relate-able write so worth the read. I love visiting here and I love the emotion in this poem ... CayCay
Manassian Avatar
January 4, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Thanks, sweetie. I deal with depression and am on medication for it. I wish I could say that these writes are just....writes, but these thoughts come to me at times. Other times....I see the good in everything. It's my cross to bear. Thanks for being so kind to me today. I always remember a kindness. Hugs
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January 4, 2016 at 7:26 AM
This life we are afforded is both a gift and blessing. I believe it is important to be thankful for it. God does not promise us all that we think our lives should be, but if we trust in Him they will be amazing in the way He has planned for us.
Manassian Avatar
January 4, 2016 at 10:10 AM
Yes, dear Richard. Today I am sick....and tired. Not a very good combination. Thanks for the uplifting message. Hugs
Andresen Avatar
January 4, 2016 at 7:04 AM
- We can not choose ..... a powerful poem, dear friend Eileen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
January 4, 2016 at 10:11 AM
Thank you, Sunshine. You are so sweet. If you are looking for a lighter write...check out June or December which is a collab between Richard and me. Hugs
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