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A Different Kind of Dragon Slayer

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She moans and tosses He sleeps lightly as always And quickly is wide awake Aware of her every move He knows what will follow He is ready The moaning becomes a scream He feels the terror Knows the vile dragon that she battles In her nightmare Filled with hatred for the beast He moves closer to her “Don’t touch me! Get your dirty filthy hands off me “Get off…Get OFF Stop it! STOP!” She shrieks “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” And he gently shakes her awake Then moves back As she bursts into sobs “It’s just a dream… I’m here….sh….there now It’s only me! He’s gone…he’s gone!” And yet…though every cell Is dying to rock her in his arms He holds back Knowing…she will cringe at his touch And push him away If he moves too fast First he must slay the dragon “I’ll never let him touch you again” He whispers…gently moving closer…closer “He’s gone…Gone.” He is almost there “If he EVER lays a finger on you… I’ll make him pay…. You’re safe with me. He won't EVER hurt you again." Her hysterical sobbing Quiets down Almost imperceptibly She sits up and pulls her knees in to herself Burying her face in them as she rocks back and forth Crying....more softly now “NO ONE will ever hurt you again….” There…he’s ready to gather her into his arms She looks up into his eyes The look of revulsion disappears When she sees the dragon slayer of her dreams There beside her…with love in his eyes Still she holds back...feeling tainted, spoiled…dirty Her hands running up and down her arms Desperate to clean the marks Of dragon fingerprints Burned into her flesh He understands and whispers “You are mine now"… He holds her hand "You are so beautiful.... My angel… I'm"... And before he finishes She throws herself into his arms And holds on for dear life To the dragon slayer... Her savior He doesn't know how long it takes Until she falls back to sleep Her even rhythmic breathing Warming his neck His arms enfolding her There is so much he can't understand So much of her that he still doesn't know But he is sure of one thing… He’d give his everything He'd give his life To slay every last dragon Of her night. Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Eve Roper

Date: 2/9/2017 12:43:00 AM

Wonderful write, Eileen, every word so enticing for the next... We all need a dragon slayer in our lives to protect us....

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 11/1/2015 8:04:00 PM

That fourth stanza... wow... this is an awesome verse Eileen! The ending lines are so powerful and touching as well. My favorite lines- "And yet…though every cell Is dying to rock her in his arms He holds back"...amazing work~ Always, Laura

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2015 1:07:00 AM

Thanks, I haven't received a lot of responses. I'm still pleased with how it came out.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 10/29/2015 3:32:00 PM

Wow! What a very lovely write. Your descriptive is eloquent and excellent. It end is intriguing. Beautiful poem...............A..M.

Heather Ober

Date: 10/29/2015 1:42:00 PM

You are SO good at pulling us into your stories with heart-wrenching descriptions, showing us beautiful snippets of compassion and humanity. Only an empathetic soul like you could write like this!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/29/2015 1:50:00 PM

Oh...sweetie. It's already a movie in my mind. I have a title and everything. I've written a few chapters, but right now I'm mistress to Poetry. ;) Thanks for coming back. The title....The Broken Man.

Heather Ober
Date: 10/29/2015 1:46:00 PM

I was just thinking about how great you would be at writing short stories or novels! :) Please let me know if you ever write it. I would be an instant fan!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/29/2015 1:43:00 PM

Thanks, dear. It is a fictitious write, but it does come from some thoughts that I want to someday put into a novel. Someday...someday. Thanks for the visit, sweetie. Hope all is well. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/29/2015 9:34:00 AM

Hi Eileen, finally I have found some time to post a new one. I hope you get a break from your busy schedule. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/29/2015 1:44:00 PM

I read it, dear. It's magnificent. :)

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/29/2015 4:33:00 AM

This is a powerful poetic interpretation of a gripping psychological drama, Eileen. You have such great way with tackling quite uncomfortable issues. Way to go, lady! hugs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/29/2015 1:45:00 PM

Hello, dear. I'm glad you stopped by to read this write. I can only feel for women who are subjected to sexual abuse. :( Thanks for reading and posting...hugs to you! :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/28/2015 9:46:00 PM

Protection from such a beast often never comes for some women.In some cultures/religions they are chattel(property) , to be used anyway the male desires. Great and expressive write on this subject. Your talent never fails.. A7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/29/2015 1:46:00 PM

Robert, thank you for visiting my poem about the Dragon Slayer. You are so right. It's just so disheartening how some women are treated. To find a picture for this poem, my heart broke when I viewed the images. Thanks for the visit, dear...and for those last four words.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/28/2015 7:09:00 PM

wow, something different from you, eileen... i like how the whole verse unfolded... yes, we wish to feel safe... huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/29/2015 1:49:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Nette. I do write on different genres. I'm glad you liked this. Thanks for stopping by.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/28/2015 11:36:00 AM

This poem describes deeply the effect of after -abuse.People who experience abuse..especially sexual abuse needs a dragon -slayer indeed to give them security, love and comfort.Very very deep , lady.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 11:47:00 AM

Thank you, my sweet friend. :) Glad you stopped by. I read your poem Moon and Sun and it's superb. I was on my phone at the time....Sometimes when I'm tired...I'll lie in bed and read poetry...but not post. Thanks for visiting me. Your poem was amazing and I loved it very much. Hugs

Eneria Fuentes

Date: 10/28/2015 11:26:00 AM

amazing :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 11:46:00 AM

Awwww....Thanks, dear. Will be by to visit soon. Hugs...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/28/2015 9:07:00 AM

Hi Eileen, I hope all is well.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:39:00 AM

Hello, dear. Yes. It is. I'm very busy with work. I'm teaching two new courses and so that takes a lot of time from me, and other things have kept me busy. I see you haven't posted a new poem either. I just resorted to posting an older write until I can get my Muse to visit me again. Hugs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/28/2015 8:31:00 AM

Very wonderful write dear Eileen! You really hv a way with words ! Great pen !

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:39:00 AM

Thanks, my dear Dr Upma. Very kind of you to visit. Hugs

David Meade

Date: 10/27/2015 8:51:00 PM

May the tears of the betrayed always give witness to a greater love -- well done LO! 7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:41:00 AM

Thanks, David. Always good to have a visit from you. Hope you get back to writing soon.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/27/2015 5:56:00 PM

Eileen a champion for abuse. The dragon slayer every abused woman should have. Thanks for sharing.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:42:00 AM

Michael, you are very kind. I just read on post to Richard that you are a DRUMMER????!!!!! WOW! I wrote a poem about drummers. I think it's entitled....It's Always the Drummer. Check it out. :) Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/27/2015 4:57:00 PM

Brilliantly written poem that captivates and inspires the reader! So vivid and detailed that leaves no one unmoved! A seven dear Eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:43:00 AM

Thank you, my dear poet. You always lift my spirits with your kind visits.

Kathie Shank

Date: 10/27/2015 3:41:00 PM

What a tribute to those who have experienced abuse. Many need a dragon slayer. Very powerful.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:43:00 AM

Yes, Kathie. We need more dragon slayers in this world. Thanks ever so much for the visit.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/27/2015 2:37:00 PM

The imagery is so vivid - the ending so so so moving Eileen :-) hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:44:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie. Aren't you so sweet! I read your poem, but didn't post a comment as I was on my phone....and I'm so much faster on the laptop. In Malta, eh? You get to see Paul....Oh...I envy you. Please give him a hug from me. Sending love....

Tim Smith

Date: 10/27/2015 2:25:00 PM

A very moving piece Eileen. He would do anything for her for he is her protector....lovely Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 11:48:00 AM

Yes, Tim. Men like this are rare. I mean...in the Middle East....unfortunately, some would consider the woman...tainted. So sad....Thanks for the visit, dear. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/27/2015 1:55:00 PM

Beautiful, such a wonderful depiction of this relationship. It felt so real and honest. I enjoyed reading it again. What did I say last time??!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/28/2015 10:30:00 AM

Thanks, Richard. This is a purely fictitious write. I can't even remember how it came to me, but the idea of a man being a defender has always appealed to me. It takes a man of a certain caliber to be able to love a woman who has been raped or sexually abused. The man in this poem....is a knight. :) Hugs