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The Brave

The brave are more than ones who battle on
in fields of warfare, showing valor true
The brave are more than those that wars have won
There is a truth that must enlighten you:

the ones who fight the battles in their minds
who daily strive to keep their fears at bay
the ones who chose to draw away the blinds
and force themselves to face another day

the ones who have the courage to keep sane
are ones who need the medals to reveal
that they are striving hard to deal with pain
though they are taught their battles to conceal

The brave are those who struggle to survive
They are the ones who fight to stay alive!

Eileen Manassian

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Aniruddha Pathak Date: 3/21/2017 10:41:00 AM Ah, what a beautiful sonnet! And exquisitely chiseled too. And thank you for visiting my poem 'A toddler when i was'. Not so surprisingly I had a visitor when I changed the title of the poem. You are also free to give me some adverse comments. Login to Reply

Timothy Hicks Date: 5/16/2016 11:54:00 PM There are so many more silent wars going on, than those that make lots of noise ... perhaps we ought to perk our ears a bit more and take time to listen. You penned a sonnet with a strong message, Eileen ... bravery comes in many different shades. Login to Reply

Vladislav Raven Date: 5/5/2016 6:57:00 PM Hi Eileen, this is an excellent write, a deep write, a compassionate write, a strong write. It is sad how much i can relate yo in this write. There is a strength in this write although it is touched by the gentle words of Sonnet. I saw Richards comment below and yes, they ring so well, written for this wonderful poet and man. The brave are those who fight there inner battles every day and win. You are one of the brave also Eileen. This is a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mke. XX Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/8/2016 3:15:00 PM Thank you, Vlad. I appreciate your visit. This poem was written about me and not about Richard. I read some poems from his published book, Dummy, to my reading club members. That is what he was referring to. :) Thank you for your lovely visit. I appreciate it.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/4/2016 1:23:00 AM Thanks for sharing my story Eileen. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/5/2016 3:14:00 PM It was my pleasure, Rick. You're story is SO worth telling. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/3/2016 3:18:00 PM Some great comments! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/3/2016 11:10:00 PM Thank you, Richard. I'm glad some can relate to this. BTW...I shared excerpts from your book with the reading club yesterday. They were touched by what I shared. Bless you.

Manmath Dalei Date: 5/3/2016 7:24:00 AM Eileen, Nice creation. A 7 from me.........with love. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/3/2016 11:11:00 PM Thank you, Manmath. I appreciate the visit.

J.W. Earnings Date: 5/2/2016 11:56:00 PM This is a profound and a beautiful poem by you. :) Thanks for writing this. This made me feel bold and brazen. You have wisdom in every single line. It's a melody to my eyes, especially when I read it. I do fight a mental illness and this meant so much to me. :) Have a wonderful day and remember to wear an upside down frown -J W Earnings PS: a well deserved 7/7 Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/3/2016 11:13:00 PM I go through cycles, J. W. Sometimes I'm bold and brazen and sometimes I'm reclusive and reticent. I'm sure you understand. I'm trying to force myself out of my comfort zone. It isn't always easy. Thank you for sharing your own struggle. Fight on! Fight on! :)

Charmaine Chircop Date: 5/2/2016 6:18:00 PM Powerful message , a fave Eileen. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/3/2016 11:17:00 PM Thanks, sweetheart. :) Hugs

Constance La France Date: 5/2/2016 4:33:00 PM Eileen, a wonderful write, I found it very touching and so true, I am loving this 7 ~ Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/3/2016 11:37:00 PM Thank you, dear, for passing by. It is greatly appreciated. Hugs

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/2/2016 2:39:00 PM such a triumphant melody dear eileen... how we prevail amid turmoil makes us truly strong.. ohh so fine!..huggs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/3/2016 11:38:00 PM Thank you, dear....as the saying goes...what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger. :) Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 5/2/2016 1:54:00 PM A beacon of truth that should guide the lost to light! Excellent and deeply philosophical! It is easy to face the enemy for a few hours in the battlefield but it is not as easy to keep fighting inside one's self without end! A seven dear Eileen!!! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/3/2016 11:24:00 PM Yes, dear one. You know the struggle of which I speak. It is sometimes very harrowing. Thank you for being a dear friend and counselor. Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/2/2016 1:44:00 PM This should be read in schools! Such an important message. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply

Ava A. Carlton Date: 5/2/2016 12:34:00 PM Wow! How I do have empathy for those whom struggle with everyday pains of any kind of emotional struggle. I have a son whom is bipolar and also know a couple of other women who struggle with this sameness through their lives.. Great poem Eileen... Eva Login to Reply

Casarah Nance Date: 5/2/2016 12:04:00 PM I fight the demons in my head everyday and know what a war is inside yourself. We are brave for going on even when it hurts. This poem speaks to so many in so many different ways. hugs xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/2/2016 12:15:00 PM Thanks, Cas. I'm glad that you can empathize. There are many....who can not. Worse still...they aggravate the situation. The best rule to follow is....One day at a time...and sometimes...just one hour at a time. Focusing on that helps. Hugs

Tim Smith Date: 5/2/2016 11:05:00 AM I can only imagine how hard it is Eileen. The struggle through life can be overbearing. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/2/2016 12:13:00 PM Yes, Tim. I can't tell you how often....Yes. It is overbearing at times. Thank you for reading. I really want people who struggle on the battle fields of the mind to know that they also have valor and courage.