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They See

they see the good in me
you see the bad
they see the sane in me
you see the mad

they see the truth in me
you see deceit
they see the kind in me
you see conceit

they see the joy in me
you see the pain
the see the worth in me
you see no gain

they see the past in me
you see the now
they know the why of me
you ask the how

they love the all of me
you turn your back
they cheer the heart in me
you see the lack

the mystery abides,
for I'm the same
some see in me the sun
you feel the rain

though object is the same
the different view,
shows loving heart's abide
in them not you

Eileen Manassian

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Emile Pinet

May 11, 2017 at 6:51 PM

This poem is well written, presenting an original viewpoint of a woman experiencing a flood of emotions, while reviewing her self-worth through the eyes of others. An outpouring of emotions that surges up from the heart, and splashes against the page in quiet defiance. Emile. "the(y) see the worth in me"?

Lisa Ricci

April 25, 2017 at 5:10 PM

Good Evening Eileen. Oh the thought of it all. We all see and hear different things. Sometimes right Sometimes wrong. This entry was quiet yet expressive. Nice work and well done.

Lynn Marie

April 10, 2017 at 10:06 PM

Wonderful insights with simple words rich in meaning. The line: "they love the all of me" is beautiful...isn't that what we all wish for and deserve. We are not 'parts' to be judged, we are whole and.. 'human'. A friend once told me 'for every finger pointed at another, there are three pointing at oneself.' I guess the 'thumb' is a 'free spirit'..lol Terrific writing:) lynnxxx

Richard Lamoureux

April 8, 2017 at 9:07 AM

I only see the good!

Paul Callus

April 7, 2017 at 1:26 PM

The main point here is that we need not see everything shiny, but anyone who sees nothing good and criticizes everything needs avoiding/ignoring; it's not worth putting up with the stress!! I would not want to be in his shoes and drown in negativity. Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso

April 6, 2017 at 6:13 PM

I feel the poetry in you, even I'm a little insane!! Hugs!

Eileen Manassian

April 7, 2017 at 4:07 AM

Insanity has its perks, dear. I would know! ;) Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 6, 2017 at 2:55 PM

- Dear Eileen, this is heartbreaking :( - big hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian

April 7, 2017 at 4:08 AM

The good and the bad...this is what makes this life what it is, Sunshine. We live, we learn, we love. Sending you hugs.

Anand Parmale

April 6, 2017 at 12:13 PM

Glorious write...So natural and so touching!!!

Eileen Manassian

April 7, 2017 at 4:08 AM

Thank you, Anand. Much appreciated.

Probir Gupta

April 6, 2017 at 9:46 AM

Wonderful truth in a lovely poem ... I will have to read and reread ...

Eileen Manassian

April 7, 2017 at 4:12 AM

I'm touched by your words. I'm glad it has brought you some joy. Blessings.

Chris Green

April 6, 2017 at 7:28 AM

Such a wonderful but sad and heartbreaking poem...sort of. There are those who can see the good in a person and that is usually because they look for the good. The villain in this poem only sees the bad because, in my opinion, they feel it makes their light shine brighter. They put one down to lift them up. Nicely done Eileen.

Eileen Manassian

April 7, 2017 at 5:03 AM

Yes, that was what I was hoping to convey in this piece, Chris. It's with what eyes you look...Thank you for understanding the meaning in my lines. Blessings.