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Taking a Chance

I'm taking a chance
           against my better judgment?
                how else will I know
            if you are worthy of trust
               I must be vulnerable 

              this could be a dream
      this could be the worst nightmare
                one way to find out:
           I leave my heart's door ajar
        and hope the risk is worth it

                  Eileen Manassian

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Liam Mcdaid Date: 11/26/2014 9:50:00 AM outstanding pen eileen really very beautifully painted dear friend bless you Login to Reply

Justin Bordner Date: 11/24/2014 9:58:00 PM The heart is built for chance, and it cries and sings for it's blessings...and it must learn to survive. I hope your heart remains open Eileen...J.A.B. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/25/2014 1:06:00 PM My heart is always open to the ones who see my inner self and love me for who I am. My heart is open to the ones I love...always. Thanks for your lovely visit, Justin. I've missed you....

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/24/2014 5:48:00 PM by the way, sweetie. I realize my mary jane poem is not the popular stance, but I just think it is unfair to penalize folks who like one thing while others are able to drink alcohol. Best scenario is to eliminate all drugs and drink and smokes, but this is taking away civil liberties. marijuana is one of them!! I never dreamed I'd be saying this when I was in my youth and totally against stuff like marijuana, and I still have never even tried it myself!! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/24/2014 5:46:00 PM this is really nice. Be vulnerable or not? GREAT way to put it!! Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 11/24/2014 4:22:00 PM A dilemma it is Eileen. To be or not to be! Eve had the same problem; we know the results. Curiosity can kill the cat. But if we do not risk could we not be missing on something good? But, Pandora took the risk...and see what happened! Playing for time could turn out to be a wise temporary solution:) // paul Login to Reply

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 11/24/2014 4:23:00 AM Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship my dear, Eileen! To trust someone we must know him first but to know him we have to communicate but to communicate we must approach him/her but to do so we must open an account of trust, if he doesn't betray our trust then we open a larger account and so on. Taking risks is the way of life. When we plant a flower we take a risk that it will bloom, if we do not plant it though there is not going to be any blooming! Splendid writing! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/24/2014 6:45:00 AM My dear poet...it's easy to risk when you are strong and brave....When you are broken, it becomes a different matter. Self-preservation is high on my list at the moment. I don't have spare emotions to invest in people who will not be main stays in my life. That is the truth of the matter. I love the example you've given about flowers. It isn't just the planting...it is the watering and the tender loving care that needs time that will bring that bloom. :) You know this well, my dear. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/24/2014 12:34:00 AM What is life without risk? I hope all your dreams are realized Eileen. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/24/2014 6:43:00 AM Wouldn't that be something, Richard! Sometimes our dreams have to come under HIS supervision. You know that verse in Psalms that says: May He grant you the desires of your heart even as you hope in him. Well, the desires of our hearts are sometimes not according to His will. That's the sad part... Sometimes, we have to let some dreams go...Therein lies my struggle. This poem was about a friendship and not love. Someone send me a friend request that I had on hold till I got to know the person better...or...till I got to know myself better. Thanks for the visit.

Tim Smith Date: 11/23/2014 4:01:00 PM Sometimes we must risk it all seeking love...hugs Tim Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/24/2014 6:41:00 AM I agree with you, Tim. But sometimes...there are other considerations as well. Ah...life...and dilemmas. Thanks for the visit. This poem is actually about a friendship...but your comment has the ring of truth to it. Hugs

David Meade Date: 11/23/2014 4:01:00 PM deep love requires an open heart -- but wise is the one who uses caution when plumbing these treacherous love depths -- where great beauty lies next to peril -- how's that for saying be careful little one but give love a try. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/24/2014 6:39:00 AM Thank you, David. Loved the "little one". I'm much older than y ou think, I'm sure. I'm all of 47. Thanks for your lovely post. This poem was actually about friendship and not love. I suppose it could be applied to love as well. It is hard to be vulnerable. I get hurt easily and recover slowly...It takes me time.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 11/23/2014 1:49:00 PM Lovely tankas Eileen! No doubt ur magical words speak ur humble heart !! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/23/2014 1:52:00 PM Bless you, sweet lady. Bless you. Hugs!!!

Casarah Nance Date: 11/23/2014 1:14:00 PM You are so wonderful Eileen, I hope no one ever hearts you, you are too sweet. xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/23/2014 1:16:00 PM Thank you, Cas. I'm sure you are talking about yourself! :) So happy to have your visit, my dear. I truly hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hugs

Jan Allison Date: 11/23/2014 1:12:00 PM very poignant Eileen - think its a lesson many of us can learn from giving someone a second chance to redeem themselves :-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/23/2014 1:34:00 PM Hi, Jan....in the end you think, what have I got to lose? This could be a great friendship. I've been overly cautious with some poets. I hurt easy. I don't recover quickly. I'm feeling optimistic. Let love flow. Hugs