Eileen Manassian Poet Quatrain

Sugar Coated Lies

Should you believe whispered lies
That my character malign…
The gossip melts in your mouth
With each sugar sprinkled line

Should you doubt my innocence
Spread rumors that are untrue
You’ll stand at God’s tribunal
And He'll make demands of you

Still waters tend to run deep
But those who erupt convey
The truth that might bring a tear
Their words have no shade of grey

Innuendos poison life
Twisted truth will tax the mind
If you want to keep your friends
Cover ears; turn a blind eye.

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Debbie Duncan July 26, 2013 at 8:24 PM you wrote this very well indeed ;}

Richard D Seal July 24, 2013 at 2:07 PM Hiya, What's the gos, ooooops lol. I do like candys though, if you have any pass one over lol, Don't worry my little Desert Orchid, your secrets safe with me lol. Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian July 24, 2013 at 2:37 PM Mr Seal...do not be a busybody...There is only one type of busybody I like and that Is NOT..the Gos...kind! ;) Dear dear...you are very naughty, as always and need Auntie mode now...forget Desert Orchid...Auntie says..."Richard, BE GOOD."

Donna Jones July 24, 2013 at 7:18 AM Very wise my girl....great poem...hope you and yours are great.....MD Eileen Manassian July 24, 2013 at 2:38 PM :) Yes, dearie...we are all fine! :) I'm starting to get my strength back, which is lovely...I think my photo shows that. Just took that pic today...I'm happy! Hugs!

Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2013 at 6:52 AM Good morning or should I say goodnight Eileen. I hope you had a splendid day. Eileen Manassian July 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM Either way.....it's the greeting that counts. Had a busy day, Richard...Soon sleep will claim me. Busy with family...My brother-in-law is visiting from Canada. We had an outing and then a walk by the Sea...I felt a poem coming on....but...too tired tonight. Yes, lovely day! :)

Christine Phillips July 24, 2013 at 4:49 AM "Twisted truth will tax the mind" very strong line. Nice poem with strong metaphoric expression. Eileen Manassian July 24, 2013 at 5:18 AM Hi, Christine.. Thanks for the visit. Glad you could connect with this poem. :)

Jack Ellison July 23, 2013 at 12:20 PM "If you want to keep your friends Cover ears; turn a blind eye" Such truth you speak in the two last lines... well phrased! Kudos teach! Love and big big hugs, Jack xoxox Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 10:16 PM JACK! Here is your dear face again! :) I LOVE it when you call me TEACH. :) My student from Brazil calls me "Teacher" and it makes me all warm inside. Glad you liked the grande finale. Always a pleasure...hugs!

Poet Tacito July 23, 2013 at 9:34 AM Sad, yet very truthful. Friendships/relationship, matters of the heart, should never be so taxing & lacking of substance. Good call on this piece. Eileen Manassian July 24, 2013 at 11:20 AM ;-) I think I plain up told you, my dear.... Poet Tacito July 24, 2013 at 8:54 AM Yes, you've hinted that to me once or twice. ;-) Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 9:52 AM Yes, my dear Drake. Spot on. They shouldn't be, should they? I mean....that would sap all the energy and joy out. I always look forward to your visits, you know that, right? Thanks for stopping by....

Nette Onclaud July 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM yet another searing portrayal of a social malignancy: bacttalking... all the noise without meaning.. a bold, fearless write, eileen... grrreat job!..:) huggs Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 9:54 AM Yea.....it is just devastating when that happens. I would hope that I would have the grace to be able to deal with it SHOULD it ever happen! Thanks for the visit, my dear....Hugs

Kim Van Breda July 23, 2013 at 7:46 AM I completely agree with this wise and well written advice. There are so many proverbs that address this exact theme in the Bible. My Dad has this saying "Empty Barrels make the most noise"-- love it!! Cute picture. is that your lovely daughter? Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 7:52 AM Hi, Kim...Yes...so much in the Bible on this topic. Not only in proverbs, but James speaks quite a bit about the power of the tongue to destroy. No...that is my darling niece, CHLOE! I changed my avatar to make people aware of little girls who might be in danger of FGM.....Thanks for stopping by, dear!

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 7:45 AM Good advice, yet people love to hear and spread gossip. A dangerous pass time. Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 7:53 AM Yes....social cannibalism it's called. :( I guess at some point we are all guilty....the sad part is, once someone's character has been maligned...nothing can make it better...even if proven innocent...those dark little doubts remain. Thanks for stopping by....