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You Cry Alone

"laugh and the world laughs with you,
cry and you cry alone"

how true and sad these words once penned
for this I've learned, yet learn again
that when I bloom and smile with glee
the world and life will laugh with me
I'm not alone....never alone
the joy is not for me alone!

Yet when the demons heart possess
and come to steal my happiness
when all around is darkest gloom
and none to rescue from the tomb
I am alone.....I cry alone
the grief I bear....I bear alone!

I know your heart is bleeding too
for all have been unkind to you
and none can see the bitter tear
nor chase the goblin of your fear
You feel alone....you cry alone
the pain you bear...you THINK alone!

Now turn to me; remember this
I know this pain, this poisoned kiss
depression has a hold of me
and this I say with certainty
though other hearts are made of stone
you're not alone....NEVER alone!

Eileen Manassian

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2015

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Kelli White Date: 8/26/2015 8:13:00 AM So many lay claim to this disjointed disorder Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/26/2015 10:00:00 AM Yes, Kelli. It is really sad....A real tragedy. I loved Robin. I'm sorry he couldn't get help in time.

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/22/2015 6:53:00 PM I felt this and relate to it. Very Good! CayCay Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/26/2015 10:02:00 AM Thanks, Caycay, for your visit to my Cry Alone poem about Robin Williams. I appreciate it.

Paul Callus Date: 8/6/2015 2:43:00 AM A beautiful and touching poem, splendid in its execution; both content and technical aspects make it an impressive read. ~ You know what depression is, and have learned to live with it; with your words you can encourage others to do the same. Hugs // paul Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/26/2015 10:04:00 AM Thanks for your visit to my Cry Alone poem, Paul. I'm late in answering it, but someone posted on it and I saw that I hadn't answered you. You are always so good in leaving encouraging posts.

Shane Cooper Date: 8/3/2015 6:22:00 AM Sweet Bambi, A brilliant rhyme on a hard subject. You have penned something dark and sad yet ending with hope. "You're not alone...NEVER alone!" Never alone. love Shane xxx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/3/2015 10:52:00 AM Thank you for visiting my poem, Shane. It is a difficult topic...one people shy away from. It's always good to know that there are people who will care and be by your side. Thanks for being such a person. :) Hugs

Richard D Seal Date: 8/1/2015 7:07:00 PM You have outdone yourself with this my little Desert Orchid. Luckily I am the eternal optimist, though I have people close that get this depression, and can see its effects. Take care, Richard Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/3/2015 10:54:00 AM Thank you, Mr Seal...You are fortunate indeed to be the eternal optimist. That must be so lovely for you...You must be a joy to be around. Come and keep this depressed little girl company and let all that goodness and sunshine rub.....off on me.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/31/2015 4:41:00 PM Oh Eileen , this gives hope to anyone who tastes the bitterness of loniliness even if one is surrounded by a crowd ,yes He can feel even more alone , if he is not with the right people. Such a demanding world this is, but yes hope exists...I so love this poem , I favour it and our sweet exceptional artist Robin Williams.. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/1/2015 10:12:00 AM Thanks, sweetie. To know that you appreciate and understand means so much to me. :) I wish I could go out for a nice cup of coffee with you somewhere and just talk. You are a soul sister. I do love you. Hugs

Poet Tacito Date: 7/31/2015 4:23:00 PM "By myself, but not alone." -Metallica. Stunning, yet exquisitely reinforcing. This is how you end a "low" poem. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/1/2015 10:22:00 AM Hey you....I've missed you!!! There is no show anymore...I'm so sad. I'm looking into doing my own poetry vlogs. ;) What do you think of that??? Glad to have you around. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/31/2015 9:21:00 AM Oh this hurts! Well expressed and sad as well as hopeful. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/1/2015 10:26:00 AM :) All those emotions rolled into one. Thanks for the visit, Richard. I'm glad you liked this piece. I actually think it is one of my best due to the rhyming. :) Hugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/31/2015 12:31:00 AM becca, I left a note for you where you asked me questions at my recent sonnet. I don't think my contest had asked for 7/7/5/5/7 specifically. I just like for there to be a good meter. Let me see if I can find an oldie of yours I have never read! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/1/2015 10:27:00 AM I emailed ya! :)

Honestly J.T. Date: 7/31/2015 12:22:00 AM This poem is amazing. It deserves the fame of the poets before us. This one is going into my faves. Well penned (7) -JT Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/1/2015 10:27:00 AM Thank you, JT. I'm so happy to have you visit. I'm sorry I haven't been around to your work. I'll drop by soon. Hugs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 7/31/2015 12:12:00 AM That's a bitter truth Eileen, masterfully penned here! I think crying alone is good for health! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/1/2015 10:28:00 AM Yes, Dr Upma....sometimes it's good to cry and get it all out in the open. Thank you for your lovely visit. It is much appreciated. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/30/2015 3:56:00 PM You did an amazing job writing to those who suffer depression or even occasional bouts with it. I think I told you before? my hubbie has this. I can't ever see myself having depression, just the kind everyone gets from time to time, a little sadness. VEry nice meter on this one too. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/30/2015 3:54:00 PM wow,first of all. What Robin said.Thanks for showing that. I really liked that guy. Now to read your poem. Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 7/30/2015 3:18:00 PM Like Demetrios states "truth is spoken"...when we cry we need to open our eyes and see there are true friends willing to comfort us...cry with us....lovely write a7 and favorite Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2015 3:29:00 PM Oh...It's a truth that I've come to live with, Tim. People have forgotten what empathy is all about. It's really sad.....Thanks for the visit. Also, thanks for being kind enough to make this a favorite. Nothing pleases me more than when my work is appreciated.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/30/2015 2:27:00 PM Truth is spoken! There are a lot of things we do alone but still are those around us who care, some more some less but still there are people who care. When moments like that come we have to pray for strength and hope our prayers will be heard by someone near us so as to rush to our rescue. A wonderful didactic poem, dear Eileen. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2015 3:30:00 PM Thank you, for being one of the blessed ones in my life. :) I hold you in very high esteem, as well you know. I'm well....do not worry. This poem just came to me. I'm enjoying a lighter summer schedule load. After the completion of my MA degree, it is so good to just be able to write at leisure. Hugs kai filakia

Afolabi Muideen Date: 7/30/2015 2:16:00 PM A sensible write from you, one will cry alone, but happiness is for all, people can only wretch, one will bear what one own.............A.M Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2015 3:35:00 PM Thank you for the visit to my work, AM. People are not always gracious. It is alright. We carry on.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/30/2015 2:04:00 PM - Alone, is the sorrow difficult to bear - No one can cry your tears, but they can comfort and sympathize - A wonderful poem, dear Eileen - Best wishes - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2015 3:37:00 PM hello, Sunshine! Have no fear. I am well. This poem just came to me. Do not worry. I hope you are doing well. Sending big hugs

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/30/2015 1:36:00 PM i have had those times and this beautiful piece endures, eileen... such immense power!.. huggs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2015 3:38:00 PM We all do, dear, and we all medicate different. Friends always make it better. I'm blessed to have true friends who can see the good and bad and love me anyway. Thanks for the visit.

Casarah Nance Date: 7/30/2015 1:15:00 PM I am favoriting this because I know how it is to feel alone, to write bleeding words and cry alone, to have the ups and downs and all arounds, but we are not alone, we have each other..hugsxx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2015 3:46:00 PM You do indeed know, my dear. I've always enjoyed the strength of your feelings that drench the page, Cas. Thanks for being such a sweetie pie. No, we are not alone. Friends and loved ones bring solace. Hugs