Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

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The Naked Truth

What hurts the most
Isn't harsh and cruel words
But words of a another kind
To them we are blind
but we need to see
the reality

these are words
more potent yet
sugar coated words
that mask the bitter truth
words dressed up in style
beautifully crafted designs
that shimmer and shine
they seduce reason
alluring, sublime
they mislead
they make one feel
false security
they testify of enduring love
of being special, unique
when the truth is quite bleak

undress those words
and see the naked truth
a love that has died
nothing can hide
the ugly truth
that's even more painful
than harsh words
that might be born
of love in pain
still fighting to live
and give

giving away
sugar coated words
love on display
trying to nourish
a starving love
with empty caloried sweetness
sweet to the lips
bitter in the stomach

it's just wrong
throwing back a bone
after love's feast is done
is so much worse
than sticks and stones

sad but true
the naked truth
isn't
pretty

Eileen

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Casarah Nance January 13, 2015 at 5:23 PM The naked truth isn't pretty, but I'd take sugar coated over hated. I saw naked so I had to read your write.

Maurice Yvonne January 7, 2015 at 4:35 PM I suspect the truth is actually a stripper everytime I hear about her the truth that is, she's naked. Maybe if she left her clothes on occasionally we wouldn't stand there our mouth opened wide in shock...or not! Ok I think I am done with my siliness so on to your write. Great poem, sound advice.

Ilene Bauer January 6, 2015 at 4:39 PM there's much wisdom in this poem, eileen, and you've exposed it quite brilliantly here...

Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2015 at 10:40 AM This is a very effective poem that speaks to the value of discernment. Actions always speak louder than words. True commitment is measured more by time than initial thrill.

David Meade January 6, 2015 at 9:10 AM Your poem made me stop -- I am guilty of this sin . . . of hiding truth, of falsehoods ? . . . I pray for a truthful heart and words and actions that reflect this light.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 6, 2015 at 5:04 AM The naked Truth is, somehow, like medicine: It is bitter to the taste but salutary for the health! Unfortunately the many are not willing to go through the experience of the bitter taste and prefer "sugar coated words" although they know their health is in peril! It takes a very stand up person to accept the truth and that you are looking for to find, dear Eileen, in this magnificent Magnum Opus of yours! Profound, provoking and appealing poem! A seven, of course!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 6, 2015 at 4:33 AM - Well written, Eileen - It is better to tell the truth and let someone cry, than telling a lie and get someone to smile - To hide the truth is the first step toward the lie - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith January 6, 2015 at 3:20 AM Great....I always want to know...I can handle the truth...I'm afraid of the silence...hugs Tim

Charmaine Chircop January 6, 2015 at 2:13 AM Honesty and lies i meant..Sorry for typos dear Eileen Manassian January 6, 2015 at 2:15 AM Thanks, sweetie. You are glowing in your new avatar. Absolutely glowing. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop January 6, 2015 at 2:12 AM Yes such sugar coated lies are the cause of eternal diabethees. the one that make us blind and amputate every inch of our existence one at atime.I prefer the painful honwsty to sweetest liws oe play on words at all times. What a deep clever message sweet lady.

Justin Bordner January 6, 2015 at 2:09 AM To want love is to want truth, the veracity of a heart that beats for your faith...trust the love within, and then you'll know difference between love and lies. Your wisdom is salty, yet nourishing Eileen...J.A.B. Eileen Manassian January 6, 2015 at 2:12 AM Hello, Eagle! :) You have a nice honest heart, my dear. You say things as they are. I appreciate that in you. SO good to see your EYES here! Thanks for the visit....Hugs. Hey, you're the first to post.