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Test of Character

the ones who love me true, will love me still
the ones who love me not, they never will
for here is truth encapsulated rhyme....
the worth of character is shown in time

Eileen Manassian

characteriambic pentameter

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Richard Lamoureux

October 17, 2016 at 10:05 AM

The ones who don't are missing out. Have a great day Eileen.

Richard Lamoureux

May 12, 2016 at 7:27 AM

It appears I am drawn back to this one.

Eileen Manassian

May 12, 2016 at 12:01 PM

Thanks for visiting, Rick. You bring smiles

Susan Gentry

March 8, 2016 at 6:04 AM

I was checking out iambic pentameter and the title caught my attention. Great wisdom in few words. I like how you did this. Am making it a Fav. A 7

James Tate

March 2, 2016 at 2:32 PM

Eileen, you have captured the meaning succintly. Good job.

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:26 PM

Thanks ever so much, James. Much appreciated visit.

Richard Lamoureux

March 2, 2016 at 1:08 PM

I like and agree with Keith's comment.

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:26 PM

:) I like having a double visit from you.

Richard Lamoureux

March 2, 2016 at 8:44 AM

You are a winner to me! Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:27 PM

and you to me, Richard....and you to me. Hugs

Michael Tor

March 1, 2016 at 4:58 PM

So true and beautiful Eileen love this write. Also thanks for commenting on my What if write.

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:27 PM

My pleasure. You gave me much to think on. :)

Sara Kendrick

March 1, 2016 at 3:55 PM

We either meet the bill or we don't..Some become of good character and some become of vain, wild, wicked or sorry..Thanks for stopping by my page..Sara

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:28 PM

Thanks for visiting, Sara. We all have our flaws...it's true.

David Aaron

March 1, 2016 at 3:06 PM

Amazing...and time is the truest test of character

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:29 PM

Thank you, David. It is true. Our character is tested most in situations of conflict.

Timothy Hicks

February 29, 2016 at 10:51 PM

Excellent brevity. It neatly divides the true lovers from the fakers ... character is an on-going thing, not something that's discovered, or brought to full, overnight. You've encapsulated a timeless truth, here, Eileen. Well done!

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:31 PM

Thanks, Timothy. You're visits are always welcome. I'm so thrilled you're back on the soup. :)

Daniel Carter

February 29, 2016 at 9:17 PM

Succinct and weighty at the same time, Nice piece!

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:32 PM

Thanks for the visit, Daniel. I appreciate it.

Ilene Bauer

February 29, 2016 at 7:10 PM

you've said so much in just 4 lines, eileen - i'm impressed!

Eileen Manassian

March 2, 2016 at 3:33 PM

Thank you dear....I tend to be verbose most of the time.....I'm glad this came across well in only four lines. :)

Tim Smith

February 29, 2016 at 4:21 PM

Be true to yourself Eileen. We love you for who you are. Be strong like we know you can.

Eileen Manassian

February 29, 2016 at 4:32 PM

Thank you, Tim. :) You are very kind...have always been. Not a dark shadow in you. Hugs

John Lawless

February 29, 2016 at 3:48 PM

well said, Eileen, well said. There is more to having character than being one.

Eileen Manassian

February 29, 2016 at 3:53 PM

;) Oh....Nice pun. I'm quite a character at times! ;) However, those who take time to know me...are usually those who find something worth staying around for. Thanks for the visit.

Charmaine Chircop

February 29, 2016 at 3:15 PM

I love you still dear Sis..Big smiles. Love both your verses and that quote.I am a sucker for wuotes : )

Eileen Manassian

February 29, 2016 at 4:34 PM

Thanks. I am too...I am a collector. I collect pics, poems, and quotes. Oh...also crystal figures...and fridge magnets. ;) Thanks for the visit, dear.

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