Eileen Manassian Poet Quatrain

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Look into those beautiful eyes! A troubled mind...yet a beautiful soul. I can so relate to this man. He will be missed!!! I have a blog up about him, if you care to read...I wish I Could Give Him...is the title! 

To Robin

You left me so sad today
I needed you to make me smile
I wanted to see you laugh
And forget my burdens awhile

Robin, you left me sad today
My heart is pained even more
That you're the one who took your life
Was there nothing worth fighting for?

Robin, what do you leave for us?
Who have struggled down this path?
What do you leave for us to think
If you couldn’t make it last?

You had it all, you had the fame
You had the glory too
But Robin, where was the love?
Where was the love for YOU?

Those who laugh the hardest
And make the tears come down
Are those with pain too great to bear
So they play the part of clown

I’ve also played that part, my dear
I laugh to hide the tears
I giggle and I joke around
But I’m consumed by fears

Oh Robin, I will miss you so
We’ve never even met
But I feel I know you well
No one sweeter than you yet

So like a robin, you flew away
Took your life to be free
Oh Robin, I’m left here to think
What will become of me?

Eileen Manassian

To Robin Williams, one of my absolute favorite actors. I adored that man.

Media vita in morte sumus – in the midst of life we are in death (Wolfgang 
Grassl).

Depression claims another soul. Only those who deal with it know the dark 
places that it can lead...yes, even to the valley of the shadow of death.

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Richard Lamoureux January 2, 2015 at 8:33 AM I can see why I was moved to put this in my favorites.

Paul Callus August 28, 2014 at 11:35 AM Well done Eileen! Your heart was in this write and you carried me along with you. I was especially touched by the 4th stanza. Depression and break-downs are hard to conquer, difficult to deal with (for many years I was in contact with someone very close); lots of help, patience and understanding are needed. Fighting the demons alone could become a lost battle. // paul

Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2014 at 8:48 PM I am no less moved reading this a second time! Hugs Rick

Peter Dome August 13, 2014 at 6:44 PM Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. my heart breaks, this heartfelt poem puts everything in prospective. I am moved by your words. you seem to understand so well. I too am a clown, behind the mask I'm a depressive. He has a pace in all our hearts, unique, funny full of life. such a sad loss. I'm welling up inside now. well done, did the man proud. Pete.

Lucilla Carrillo August 13, 2014 at 8:09 AM This is beautiful Eileen. He was indeed a great actor. He was born in Chicago and I lived there for 38 years. Also one of my favorites. This just shows that no matter how much money, or fame we have - it don't mean that we are happy. Sometimes we sing to keep from crying. Have a blessed day... Lucilla

Arthur Vaso August 12, 2014 at 9:18 PM Absolutely great!!!!! He had even love, he had it all, depression is complicated, from the outside its the hardest of things to grasp, and hopefully for most they never will have too! He was more than great actor, he was actually a kind man Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 10:24 PM Love kind men...Oh...that is such a sweet attribute in a man. Yes, I'm gutted about Robin. Can't get him out of my mind. Thanks for the visit, Arthur...and for the visits to the older writes. That always brings me joy...almost more than newer visits. Hugs

Harry Horsman August 12, 2014 at 5:39 PM wonderful Eileen,,very very special Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 10:25 PM Harry! :) Thank you for visiting me!!! High praise from you, my dear.

Tim Smith August 12, 2014 at 4:29 PM A wonderful tribute Eileen...hugs Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 10:26 PM Thanks for swinging by, Tim. Good to have you visit.

Justin Bordner August 12, 2014 at 2:08 PM May Robin Rest In Peace. I admired his performances in DEAD POET'S SOCIETY and GOOD WILL HUNTING. Let Robin's sacrafice be a motivation to love others and youselves through all tribulation. A very sensitive and loving Tribute Eileen...Justin Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 10:27 PM Hey, Justin...Here you are. Yes...there is much we can learn from his life...and death. I'm heartbroken....I've been there. I guess that is why it unnerves me so much. If he couldn't make it....Oh well, BTW...that's some interesting avatar there.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM Great tribute to incredible Eileen! Ur write r touchy n vibrate the chords of heart so much so that they activate tears, it's really tough to fight depression, I hv seen n felt ! God bless His very special sensitives ! Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 10:29 PM Dr Upma...my heart is touched by your post. Sending you hugs....You are so sweet and kind. May God bless you for sharing love with me today.

Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2014 at 8:34 AM I just read your poem to my wife, we are both greatly moved by your words. One of our favorite movies is Dead Poet Society and in the light of Robin Williams suicide it is even more relavant. I too am saddened, he was an incredible talent. My father suffered from the same disorder and was suicidal although he never took his life. Therefore I felt a odd connection with Robin Williams. Jslambert Mister Roboto August 12, 2014 at 1:22 PM Richard, Thank you for leading me to read this important comment. Eileen had written a stellar tribute, and I am moved by this discussion! I hope your father is doing ok! Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 8:53 AM I'm teary eyed, Richard. What would I do without the knowledge that HE loves me, despite all the madness! I know HE does. Yes, it does give me hope. I have my good days. People are surprised sometimes when I tell them that I struggle with depression. It doesn't show. I'm vibrant and life of the party when I decided to attend! ;) But there is the inner sadness that refuses to go away...Please...read my latest blog. I value your input. Hugs to you and Mary. Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2014 at 8:44 AM I am also saddened that you yourself struggle with depression. Fortunately for you, you are not alone you are a child of God and can rely on Him for strength. Also you have people in your life who love and need you. Sometimes when we are depressed it is hard to remember how important we are to those around us, sadly Robin lost sight of that.

Charmaine Chircop August 12, 2014 at 8:33 AM Thanks for this wonderful tribute to one of my favourite actors who now is making the angels laugh.I'm sure they welcomed him.with.open arms.Just couldn t believe when I heard the news early this morning : (.I watched nearly all his movies.Depression is a terrible illness,my dad suffered from it for many years now,its not easy to cope at times,unless one knows He is loved.Robin Williams was a great actor,hid his pain so well.your poem is going to my fvs Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 8:57 AM I'm so sad, Charmaine!!! I'm teary eyed as I type. It's so hard to deal with depression...so many people haven't got a clue. :( I feel so badly for him. I wish...I wish I could have told him how amazing he is...that doesn't help either. People tell me that all the time. You have to learn to love yourself...I have my good days. Then I'm so much fun to be around! Crazy and wild! Ha! Life is crazy. Anyway...if you get the chance, read my blog about this issue. Love ya, woman! Thanks for being so supportive of me.

Jslambert Mister Roboto August 12, 2014 at 4:46 AM just checking In to thank you for reading my haiku tribute to RoBiN Williams, I can see we both shared a sincere love for this multi-talented man! He carried much burden and baggage, perhaps this is why we write, to purge the ugly. I know writing has saved my life in many ways, many times...I commend you for writing this fine tribute to a common thread of grief for which we both unfortunately share, I too, "laugh to hide tears" STRONG LINE,, my dear, Wish I didn't understand. 7rate Jslambert Mister Roboto August 12, 2014 at 1:27 PM This loss of life is huge. We can only hope it brings positivity to the world is some strange way. ---(You are welcome). We only write what we see, what we feel, what is real. You are a true poet of emotion who writes with your heart, and THAT is exactly why I visit your poetry! KEEP GOING! Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 8:58 AM I first learned about it from you, JS. Thank you for writing that. Yes, that is why I write...to purge the ugly. I'm glad you've found comfort in writing. You've touched my heart with this post. Thanks ever so much.

Jan Allison August 12, 2014 at 4:29 AM Such a tragic end to an incredible talent - guess none of us know the demons that invade someones life - he is at peace whilst his family are left shattered - oh so so so sad:-( Eileen Manassian August 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM No, Jan...guess we don't. Sometimes you just think..."They would be better off without me." :( Yes, hard to understand what goes on in the mind of someone struggling with depression. There is hope...I just wish Robin found that. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs, my sweet.