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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

Date: 5/11/2017 6:51:00 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

Date: 4/25/2017 5:10:00 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

Date: 4/10/2017 10:06:00 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

Date: 4/8/2017 9:07:00 AM

I only see the good!

Paul Callus

Date: 4/7/2017 1:26:00 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

Date: 4/6/2017 6:13:00 PM

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

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2017 4:07:00 AM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/6/2017 2:55:00 PM

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

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2017 4:08:00 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

Date: 4/6/2017 12:13:00 PM

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

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2017 4:08:00 AM

Thank you, Anand. Much appreciated.

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/6/2017 9:46:00 AM

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

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2017 4:12:00 AM

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

Chris Green

Date: 4/6/2017 7:28:00 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
Date: 4/7/2017 5:03:00 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.

John Lawless

Date: 4/6/2017 6:25:00 AM

Oh, Eileen, that last stanza....WOW AND BANG... a sort of quiet "rap" feel to this also....well done..

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2017 5:08:00 AM

WOW and BANG...makes me happy, John. Thanks ever so much for this encouraging post.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/6/2017 2:42:00 AM

I really like this one Eileen :) xomo!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2017 5:19:00 AM

Thanks, dearie. Much appreciated. Hugs