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The Forbidden

The forbidden is always sweeter I hear some people say I tend to disagree For can’t you see Nurturing the sanctioned Makes it sweeter every day! Eileen Manassian Ghali

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/20/2013 6:54:00 AM
Not forgetting the guilt you inevitably end up living with. Beautiful reminder here Eileen, well said. Take care, Regards Richard
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/20/2013 9:56:00 AM
As for the keeping an EYE on things...well, somebody has to! ;)
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/20/2013 9:55:00 AM
Thanks, Richard. Glad you enjoyed this. :)
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Date: 3/20/2013 6:56:00 AM
PS, I see your keeping an EYE on things lol
Date: 3/18/2013 7:47:00 AM
Oh yes indeed Eileen...Reminds me of my dad when we were youngsters...I forbid-can't do that-don't you dare-where's my paddle...made us all the more curious and determined...Thanks for the words of wisdom - Tim
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2013 12:40:00 PM
Yes....that is often the case. Parents don't seem to realize that they arouse curiosity by their "stay away from that...it's BAD" attitude! Good one, Tim.
Date: 3/17/2013 8:45:00 PM
I love these profound short poems. Love this poem.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2013 12:40:00 PM
Why thanks, Jon! Sweet of you!
Date: 3/17/2013 8:30:00 PM
Yes yes no guilt leaves only pleasure.....
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2013 12:41:00 PM
Now who doesn't like pleasure? ;)
Date: 3/17/2013 5:26:00 PM
Good advice here
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/18/2013 12:42:00 PM
Thanks, Richard. I wish that I could take my own advice! ;) Not always easy.

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