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The Other Cheek

I'd turn the other cheek, but here's the thing that cheek's been slapped before, and there's the sting Eileen Manassian

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/14/2016 1:34:00 AM

Try to see your rosy cheek.. for the love of God no other love seek... it's okay

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/6/2016 1:14:00 AM

Ouch! You're really great at these brief poems, Eileen. You keep surprising me with the way you twist old sayings into something different. I think the phrase in question, has more to do with not engaging in verbal warfare that goes on endlessly. It's hyperbole. But I do KNOW what you're saying here ... you can't let people use you in an abusive way.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/6/2016 6:38:00 AM

Thanks, Timothy. You know me well. I always appreciate reading your comments on my work. I've been through something that has really troubled me, but....I think it has helped me become stronger. Hugs, my dear.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/5/2016 10:56:00 PM

When I read the title, I was thinking, ok another poem on the topic, but you girl, did it again! :) Wonderful! I haven't been around much, so just attempting to catch up with a few! Hugs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/6/2016 6:39:00 AM

I've missed your presence. Yes....this has been on my mind lately...It's alright. We live and learn. Hugs

Richard D Seal

Date: 3/5/2016 8:09:00 PM

Sounds like you need one of those fencing masks my little Desert Orchid and an iron glove, that should set you up good and proper lol. Turning the other cheek is the worst piece of advice ever given. Some things you can ignore, some you can't. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/6/2016 6:41:00 AM

Here you are, Mr Seal....Good to have a visit from you....especially when you speak words of wisdom. Thank you for understanding. Sometimes being quiet means being untrue to yourself and your convictions, and that's the worst that can happen. My opinion of myself is more precious than others' opinion of me. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/5/2016 6:49:00 PM

Well actually you have four cheeks! Sometimes a little spanking can be fun! Oops bad Rick! Sorry I couldn't resist after reading your response to Eve!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/6/2016 6:51:00 AM

Yes, Richard. I know...I was DYING to make a comment like that, but.... ;) In trying to find pics for this...I actually found very strange cheek pics... Oh, well. Let's not be too naughty. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/5/2016 6:26:00 PM

wow, so little said in such short words, but GREAT impact. SLAP! That's how to do this kind of poem.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/6/2016 6:52:00 AM

Hey, Miss Flawless. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs to you!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/5/2016 1:28:00 PM

Wow!!! This is fabulous that sting last for a long time.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/5/2016 2:11:00 PM

Hello, dear.....there is no point getting slapped again. :) After all...we only have two cheeks, right? ;) Won't even get naughty with this...Hugs

Michael Tor

Date: 3/4/2016 2:53:00 PM

Clever and true Eileen. Sometimes we have to do that and move on.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/6/2016 6:57:00 AM

Yes, Michael. Sometimes the best thing is to move on. Nobody invites pain...and if pain is all you get from certain people....best thing to do is move on. Thanks for the visit.

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/4/2016 2:09:00 PM

Nobody likes getting slapped on either cheek. You can't always take the high road. Sometimes you just have to fight back! I really like the way you wrote this, very truthful. Peace my dear:)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/4/2016 2:11:00 PM

You are right in what you write. :) Thank you for understanding. Hugs