What You Want

life's sad principle
when you can't have what you want
want that which you have

Jade Celeste :)

Brings to mind the words of the song: "If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with." Often...that is true.

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Shane Cooper

Date: 3/15/2015 1:31:00 AM

Sad indeed my dear friend. A sure way to dispair. Love Shane xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/15/2015 3:10:00 AM

Hello, Shane...glad you made the time to visit me. There is joy and sadness in love....This is a truth we can't deny. Thank you for passing by. Hugs

David Meade

Date: 3/14/2015 10:26:00 PM

My daughter has a sign on her board that says "Comparison is the thief of joy" I can't tell you how many times I have discounted what I have for something else. Nicely done Jade!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/14/2015 10:28:00 PM

I've missed your visits, David....Yes, there is truth in what you say. Thanks for the visit.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/14/2015 7:30:00 PM

I LIKES your message, so I see you have a new name, sweetie. NICE.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/14/2015 10:30:00 PM

I've used it before...when I feel the need to hide a little... I love celestial themes and I've always loved Jade so....seemed appropriate. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/14/2015 6:51:00 PM

A great advise, although, very difficult to follow, especially, when one's heart belongs to the one you really love! Great writing dear , Jade, hope all is well!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/14/2015 10:29:00 PM

Yes, my dear poet. I understand your post about your heart being with the one you truly love. Sometimes in life that isn't possible. Thank you for your visit. HUGS

Paul Callus

Date: 3/14/2015 9:44:00 AM

Words of wisdom, Eileen. We often have to be satisfied with what we have; the alternatives could easily lead to one jumping from the pan into the fire! Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/14/2015 9:51:00 AM

Yes, Paul...and who likes to get burned. Very wise comment. How have you been? I've been off the Soup for a bit...But I'm BACK! :) Full force.... HUGS....Wisdom comes with years. I guess I'm a slow learner. :( HEE HEE! While there is life, there is hope.