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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 some 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 but that pain you bear, don't bear 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 This poem got 1265 views. You can find it here on Poetry Soup if you want to read the comments and pics I've posted with it. There's one of Robin Williams...to man who made everyone smile but cried alone. I hope you enjoy the video. I haven't been able to write in some time, so I'm posting some videos of Rhymes of the Times that I recorded some time ago. :) Enjoy

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Heidi Sands

Date: 10/24/2016 4:44:00 PM

Your honest poetry is so meaningful. Thank you.

Busani Zuma

Date: 8/23/2016 5:29:00 AM

i love this poem

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/21/2016 1:34:00 PM

Delightful poem my dear friend. Enjoyed your poem in your beautiful video. My favorite too. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/21/2016 1:00:00 AM

Lovely. And so are you. Viv x

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2016 2:14:00 AM

Thanks, Viv. Sorry I haven't been around much. My Muse is giving me a hard time, so I'm just uploading some videos that I recorded a while back. I'll swing by to see you soon. Thanks for the kind words. :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/20/2016 6:42:00 PM

Thinking of you, hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2016 2:15:00 AM

Thanks, Rick. So good to know I'm not forgotten. Hugs back! :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/20/2016 8:52:00 AM

Eileen, I would be lost without God being with me..I need the prayers..Thanks for the well wishes..What is new with you?? Sara..Thanks for stopping by my blog..Sometimes though we are alone within a room filled with people..

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2016 2:16:00 AM

I know that feeling....of being alone. I'm glad your faith is strong, dear, and I know that it will get you through this and any other problem life has in store. Sending you hugs...

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 8/18/2016 9:29:00 AM

Nice to see you live. Love this poem, its voice, its message...excellent, love armand.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2016 2:17:00 AM

Thanks, Armand. So good to have a visit from you. I've seen you sporadically. Hope you decide to stay more permanently. Hugs

Michael Ainsley

Date: 8/18/2016 8:39:00 AM

So wonderful.Glad I visited You today.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2016 2:18:00 AM

I am glad as well, Michael. I haven't been very active. Will swing by to visit today. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/18/2016 8:04:00 AM

I just seen you got POTD! Congrats and a big hug!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2016 2:18:00 AM

Thanks. :) It really made me happy. What's even better is when friends like you celebrate with me. Thanks, Richard. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/18/2016 7:47:00 AM

I am jealous, I could use a holiday from packing.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/21/2016 2:19:00 AM

I wish you could have one. I know you are busy right now. Keep on keeping on. Moving is also an exciting time. Hugs, dear.

Sandip Goswami

Date: 8/15/2016 3:12:00 PM

Yes, we are not alone. We have positive attitude and world wide poets and their smile with tears. Very nice creation and touched my heart. Thank you so much. Keep it up with love and respect dear poet. The Almighty bless you. Best wishes from India.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 3:50:00 PM

Thank you, Sandip. I'm glad that you were pleased with this poem. We must all learn to be a little more caring. Sending you wishes to India! :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/15/2016 11:18:00 AM

tugging at the heartstrings, eileen... i find this splendid piece so heartfelt and beautiful.. wow!.. huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 3:50:00 PM

Thanks, sweetie. It's a question I've asked myself time and again. Why must one cry alone? If we are truly caring people, we will reach out to those who suffer pain. Thanks for the visit, dear. I appreciate it. Hugs

Daniel Schack

Date: 8/15/2016 9:28:00 AM

you cry alone is a sweet poem. i can relate as someone w/pain. i tend to do that alone having been conditioned to believe in machoism as a man in our society, but i do sometimes. check out my poems on poetrysoup. your a good kid. daniel schack

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 3:47:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel. I appreciate the visit. It's sad that society conditions boys from an early age to not show emotion. The strain of being macho is what leads to emotional problems and health issues. I'm glad that you are able to let yourself feel. Thanks for the visit.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 8/15/2016 7:14:00 AM

It's easy to see why this is amongst your list of other people's favs. Such a compassionate write.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 8:17:00 AM

Thank you, Scott. I so appreciate the visit and kind comment. Blessings.

Pariah Love

Date: 8/14/2016 9:58:00 PM

Favorite line :"I know this pain, this poisoned kiss." Honest & elegant.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:06:00 AM

Thanks for the post, Georgio. I do suffer from depression. The words are from my heart. Thanks for the visit.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/14/2016 8:41:00 PM

Yay, you are back! I enjoyed reading and listening to this one Eileen. I agree the world needs a lot more empathy! Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:10:00 AM

I'm trying to get back into the swing of things, dear. I haven't written a poem in almost two months. These are recordings I did some time ago and have been recently uploaded. I will keep trying to write. Still in Cyprus. We extended our holiday. Hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/14/2016 8:15:00 PM

What a beautiful poem, and the voice! I love your channel!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:10:00 AM

:) What more could I have to receive in way of commendation. Thanks ever so much, dear. You boost my morale. Hugs

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/14/2016 6:32:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD Eileen. Your poem shares a meaningful message. Excellently written. I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you. Blessings, Connie

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:15:00 AM

Thanks, Connie. Always glad to get a visit from you, dear. I've often been the life of the party kind of gal. Depression, though, has recently made me very reclusive. I so appreciate those who are there for me when the tears flow. Hugs

Laura Hay

Date: 8/14/2016 3:51:00 PM

Sad and true and brilliantly written, congrats on POTD! Well deserved :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:15:00 AM

Thanks, Laura. Your kind words have cheered me today. :)

Jolene Cheyney

Date: 8/14/2016 3:20:00 PM

Thank you. Those are the only words I can speak. Thank you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:18:00 AM

Thank YOU! I appreciate the heartfelt post, Jolene.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/14/2016 11:40:00 AM

Such a touching poem and seeing the video - wow no wonder your students love you so much , you bring poetry to life my beautiful friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:22:00 AM

You are given me a loving hug with your words, Jan. :) Thank you ever so much. I'm glad to know you have seen the video and have been uplifted by it. What more could I ask for. Hugs, dear one.