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A Riddle of Riddles

A sword…cutting, flaying, slaying A candy…sugary, tantalizing, pleasing A song…edifying, mesmerizing, bewitching A dream…promising, comforting, exciting A kiss….longing, exploring, claiming An embrace…soothing, groping, desiring An act…submitting, dominating, gratifying What am I? WORDS Words...A world, a heaven, a moment, an eternity, A universe... YOU! Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Gerald Kithinji

Date: 10/1/2013 3:20:00 AM

What do you read, my lord? Words, words, words. Hamlet.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 9/28/2013 8:47:00 PM

I like this poem. a 7 from me

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/27/2013 11:01:00 PM

This is no riddle, this must be about me!!!! LOL kidding

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/27/2013 6:50:00 PM

Ok, so I'm an idiot... I should change the title of the poem. The first part of the poem is the riddle....the answer is WORDS...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/27/2013 6:47:00 PM

Is the answer Tongue?

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/27/2013 7:05:00 PM

No, Richard...the answer is words. I guess I just don't know how to write riddles...Life is a riddle...thanks for stopping by....

Richard D Seal

Date: 9/27/2013 6:37:00 PM

You set a riddle indeed my little Desert Orchid, one that has dumbfounded us mere mortals since time began, maybe one day we will find the answer. You put the question perfectly in this poem. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/27/2013 7:07:00 PM

Little Desert Orchid is a smart little girl...or perhaps a total dolt because apparently, this little poem was a bit confusing for everyone. Yes, I feel sorry for you, Mr Seal...for you ARE a mere mortal...with foibles and weaknesses. I will talk to my fellow gods and goddesses and see if you cannot touch you with a bit of our virtues and immortality. Thanks for stopping by

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/27/2013 2:42:00 PM

away to heaven beautiful piece eileen

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/27/2013 7:07:00 PM

Wow...this is really sweet, Liam...Thank you for passing by and uplifting me...

Chris Boskovski

Date: 9/27/2013 2:41:00 PM

My brain hurts after reading this riddle poem! Such a riddle it has stumped me and actually caused me to flaunt over your poem! Such a lovely and great write my Persian Queen! :) xoxo hugs and kisses all around! Good luck to whomever tries to solve this riddle! lol :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/27/2013 7:08:00 PM

I hope your brain has stopped hurting, Chris....Thanks for taking the time to read and post a comment. It is greatly appreciated... :)