Eileen Manassian Poet Quatrain

The Paradox of Love

We love those who don’t love us
And we don’t love those who do
We long for the unfaithful
And neglect those who are true

We give to those who have no need
And withhold from those who do
We run after those who run away
And run away from ones who pursue

We flirt with those who are aloof
And are aloof with those who flirt
We treat like gold the worthless
And the worthy we treat like dirt

We die for those who’re indifferent
And are indifferent to those who die
It's the state of our foolish hearts
Will someone please to tell me why?

He says I am his heart and soul
You’re indifferent to my needs
He vows he’d die without my love
Yet it’s for you my heart bleeds

He claims I’m his oxygen
CO2 I am to you
His eyes want to eat me up
YOU’RE my honey through and through

My foolish heart has lost its wits
The world has gone crazy too
I love him who loves me not
Tell me, is this true for you?

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Yolanda Scott July 29, 2015 at 10:33 AM Beautiful write. Bravo to creativity!!! So right you are!!!

Glenn Johnson July 6, 2014 at 8:26 PM Eileen, epic poem. When I wasn't writing, I was a Marriage and Family Therapist. You nailed the issues of unconscious, self-defeating ways of loving. Interested if you checked out my poems: WITHIN and CHEMISTRY. I think they dovetail with your marvelous poem.

Robert Ludden May 12, 2014 at 11:54 AM Eileen, it has been true for me all of my life! In your poems, you have a way of involving the reader subtly, but very ingeniously, and you certainly do it here. I always find something with which to resonate in all of your writes. -Dean Eileen Manassian May 12, 2014 at 11:58 AM Hard lessons to learn. I'm glad you enjoy my writes. Thank you for these gifted words. I'm touched!

Curt Mongold January 15, 2013 at 2:36 PM Very similar to the "women who love bad boys" theme.. and oh so true. Beautiful expression of a confusing yet prevalent phenomena...a 7 for sure Eileen Manassian January 16, 2013 at 6:29 AM Thanks, Curt! Great to hear from you! Have you great day! Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Vesna Kovrlija January 15, 2013 at 3:22 AM Lovely and well-written poem! Eileen Manassian January 15, 2013 at 5:31 AM Thanks! :)

Sara Kendrick January 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM I really like the topic of this one..The rhythm, rhyme, and flow is great..I am glad thati chose it to read today..Thanks for stopping by my work..My daughter's dog was here and was the vacuum cleaner when I dropped some biscuit crumbs on the floor..Sara Eileen Manassian January 15, 2013 at 5:31 AM Hi, Sara! Glad you stopped by! Lovely to hear from you! Have a wonderful day! :)

Jack Ellison January 14, 2013 at 8:34 AM I'm with Richard on this one, Eileen! Very powerful... hugs, Jack Eileen Manassian January 14, 2013 at 12:13 PM Jack! Thanks for the affirmation! Means an awful lot to me! Hugs right back at ya!

Richard Lamoureux January 14, 2013 at 4:38 AM Wow, wow, wow. Moving this one to my favorites. Very powerful piece, love it. Eileen Manassian January 14, 2013 at 12:13 PM Richard....I'm thrilled that you'd consider it as one of your favorites! Thanks ever so much!

Demetrios Trifiatis January 14, 2013 at 4:07 AM “The heart has its reasons that reason cannot understand” J.J. Rousseau This as a first answer to your question. Eise poly omorfi ke poly eksipni! A very thorough and deep poem concerning human nature in the battlefield of love! Beautifully written, academically brilliant! Pola filakia! Efxaristo! Eileen Manassian January 14, 2013 at 9:58 AM :) I'm honored by your post, Demetrios! :) Efxaristo gia ola pou egrapses etho! Eme eftexezmeneeeee! :) Thanks for the encouragement! God bless!

Jon A Cavanaugh January 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM What a crazy world we live in. And the school of hard knocks we have to go through. I pray that you will let your inner heart of wisdom guide you through your life's journey so you can avoid the storms so many of us struggle through. Enjoyed your poem and how true. Eileen Manassian January 14, 2013 at 12:53 AM Jon....I'm glad to read your post. I've missed you! :) Yes....if I were to listen to my inner heart...I'd be on the right path always! :) Live and learn! Hugs! BTW......I don't think you can ever avoid storms...but you can weather the storm! <3

Anne-Lise Andresen January 13, 2013 at 1:22 PM He is not right "prince" for you. - One day he comes .... - Have a nice new week. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2013 at 6:59 AM Yes I know, Eileen. - But it would host sad if it was true. :) - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian January 14, 2013 at 1:19 AM Circumstances shape our lives, Anne Lise. Some truth in every poem, and then sometimes you add things to get the point truly across. My prince is here.... :)

Ilene Bauer January 13, 2013 at 1:17 PM well said and very wise! you've made your point quite brilliantly here! Eileen Manassian January 14, 2013 at 12:51 AM Thanks, Ilene. I've missed you! :)