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A Tortured Love

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A tortured love abides deep in her heart A love intense and strong, fearless and brave A love demanding all and not a part A love that must descend down to her grave It is a love that bears not rivalry A love so pure, a love devoid of doubt It is a love that thrives on constancy A love that chases all contenders out With heavy heart that longs for such a love In flow of passion’s tide she seeks to swim She cries out to her God who reigns above And yet there is no sign, her hope is dim She will not live her life in tortured time And so she hopes for death, relief sublime Jade

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Len Gasun

Date: 7/21/2015 11:36:00 AM

This is an extremely beautiful love poem written in a very beautiful form my dear friend, Eileen. In fact, I was also reading and adoring your writes, especially after reading your poem, The Classical Argument of Love (In Times), I can't forget it, but I'm sorry if I come only now 'cuz of time constraints. But I'll be back to read more of your outstanding poems ok. You're one of the great poets whom I admire here. Belated Many congrats . Thanks a lot for sharing! love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/16/2015 7:37:00 PM

AS ALWAYS, you do any form exceedingly well. This is a superb sonnet! A7 but for me it represents a solid 10.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2015 3:00:00 PM

gosh, I think if a person could only be happy with this kind of love and was not able to find it, that would indeed be a tragedy for them. Poignant and filled with angst, Eileen. I'm glad I finally found this one of yours to read. and yes, i have a sensuous side. Once in a while I let it show. haha

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/9/2015 8:24:00 AM

I'm glad you saved it Eileen! You are gifted at displaying emotions.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/9/2015 10:16:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. It was a dark time for me. I'm glad it's behind me. However, sometime always creeps up to make things difficult. Anyway, glad you liked this piece. hugs

Funom Makama

Date: 7/9/2015 7:15:00 AM

This is an awesome write. I appreciate the true message of your candid expression.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/9/2015 10:51:00 AM

Thank you, Funom. I appreciate your visits to me. Very kind of you.

Richard D Seal

Date: 7/8/2015 6:21:00 PM

Never say never, thats what i think my little Desert Orchid. A sad tale though beautifully written. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/9/2015 10:55:00 AM

Well, if you think that Mr Seal, then there must be some truth to it. Thanks for the visit to this write. You know me...as melancholy as they get. I've upped the dosage though... ;) Hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 7/8/2015 10:51:00 AM

beautiful but so sad Eileen - the chained heart image is so powerful too:-) hugs Jan xx 7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/8/2015 10:53:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie! I deleted this a while back when I was contemplating leaving. I'm back now. I saved a file called deleted poems. I'm putting them back on slowly. Thanks for the visit. Hugs to you. Read Shane's poem to you. You can't be absent long, sweetie. We need you here. Hugs