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And the Poetess Said

And the poetess said… “No, it is not enough…. I have not captured it… I have not gone deep enough”… And so she took off her outer covering And spread it on the ground The breeze danced in her hair The sun kissed the nape of her neck As she looked down… Trying to see what lay within And the poetess said… “No…I have not reached the source I have not touched the essence I have not exposed the dream” And she slipped out of her dress And the sun lingered in his goodbye kiss And the wind tugged at her body And she fell to her knees As the cold of the night enveloped her And the Poetess said… “Almost…I’m almost there I can almost see I can almost hear I can almost feel the rhythm of life I am almost one… One with this dark night One with the universe One with my trembling heart Almost”… And with an inner strength born of need She slowly removed her inner garments Her body and soul exposed To the elements And the poetess lay beneath the stars…naked As naked as the day she was born... And the moon cast a blanket of light over her nakedness And the stars reached down to embrace her And the evening came alive with the voices Of her soul… And she heard... She understood... Her every sense awake… Her every emotion tingling... ALIVE And the poetess whispered “I have arrived….” And in that eternal moment Of wanton abandon... Her poem was born. Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/3/2014 12:31:00 PM

What a beautiful imagination Eileen. Congratulations on this beautiful poem.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/3/2014 1:35:00 PM

Thanks, Brenda. I don't see a posting of contest winners. How did you know?

Richard D Seal

Date: 2/28/2013 6:36:00 AM

And the poetess said, Roll over, Roll over, Coz Eileen Ghali is such a smarty, Roll over, Roll over. Lovely poem, beautifully written. Regards Richard

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/28/2013 7:19:00 AM

Hmmmmmmmm Any slap on the back is better than one in the face. Gather ye roses while ye may, Regards Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2013 6:47:00 AM

Hmmmmmm...somehow doesn't seem in keeping with the poetess....but....I'm not going to argue. Thanks for the post....

Guru Jad

Date: 2/28/2013 6:16:00 AM

A celestial poem.... Your rich, detailed, panoramic description makes us visualize the Poetess as if it just near! You have a powerful way of manipulating words.... Amazing!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2013 6:24:00 AM

Guru Jan...you are too kind to me...way to kind. My dear....one of my friends made a comment on FB about my post about your poem...BOY..that sounded complicated! Read it please! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/27/2013 3:45:00 PM

Hey Eileen, you are filling up my favorites! This is an exceptional piece full of emotion. I am captivated by your spirit. Based on this poem I am going to suggest my wife take up poetry. *lol* simply amazing piece.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2013 12:28:00 AM

;) Richard....my little rhymes??? Oh...thank you for that generous compliment. It warms my heart. I wanted to express the process of going deep into one's soul to where all the emotions lie bare and present....I guess it could take on many levels of expression! ;) Two poets in the family would be sensation overload.... ;) Hugs!

Donna Jones

Date: 2/27/2013 3:08:00 PM

Writes like these Eileen come from a place in your inner being somewhere. Wonderful....donna

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2013 12:27:00 AM

Yes....they are just begging for expression...some come and knock at my door and I don't give immediate entrance and they they are gone...never more to be found! It's sad really...I've learned to write as soon as they thoughts start coming....

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/27/2013 2:21:00 PM

wow, you are amazing! this is so fresh and creative and original and just plain wonderful! love it!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2013 12:26:00 AM

Ilene....you are a ray of sunshine in this particularily dark day! :( I'm feeling lonely....Hubby's been away too long. Thanks for making me smile through the tears! Hugs!

Heather Ober

Date: 2/27/2013 11:29:00 AM

You continue to amaze me with these brilliant, unique writes! When we share our poetry, it is very much like we are exposing ourselves to the world. The message here resonates with me very deeply. Wonderful :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2013 12:24:00 AM

You got the gist of my poem well. A poet bares his/her soul...and the process is sometimes painful! Thanks for your lovely message! Hugs!

Carol Eastman

Date: 2/27/2013 10:51:00 AM

Facinating read!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2013 10:52:00 AM

Thanks, Carol. Glad you liked it! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/27/2013 9:31:00 AM

You have touched the core of truth:Your inner self! Perfect highest marks!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2013 9:54:00 AM

My Dear Demetri...you always encourage me to do better and to strive to reach higher planes. I sincerely thank you for following my work and for being so generous with your commendation. Coming from one whose work I simply adore...this means a great deal. Thank you!

Jack Ellison

Date: 2/27/2013 8:20:00 AM

Absolutely, beautiful, outstanding, brilliant, the passion, the imagination, the technique, the charm... this has it all! You have much to teach those fortunate souls! Hugs, Jack xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2013 9:52:00 AM

Thanks ever so much, Jack! Wish I could say that they appreciate it...Well, after they leave my classes...then they realize how good they had it, and I get lots of hugs and kisses. I'm close to my students, and I love teaching! I love language...and all its intricacies. Thank you for this most wonderful post! :) Ready to do the Kangaroo hop? ;)