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Between the Lines of Poetry Soup

Between the lines of Poetry Soup Lies partly hidden the real scoop Poets with emotion’s overflow Spillage of which, they do not know Leaks between lines of what they write Discerning souls, bring them to light Fellow poets with this "disease" Wanting to love, wanting to please Can read between the lines so fair And see love affairs written there And secret longings all scream out Though unstated, there is no doubt Which poet is in love with whom And which affair will surely bloom Clear to read Love’s Richter scale The in between codes, never fail Poems present and poems past Love or friendship, now which will last? Terms of endearment, every one Is a love song that can't be sung Between the lines, you can’t deny Affairs of heart are flying high For we are poets one and all Programmed, it seems, in love to fall… With those whose words can so ignite Who touch our souls with sheer delight Chorus: Between the lines Between the lines The love is there Between the lines The long standing and hidden pain The hints of love that's gone insane Between the lines Between the lines YOUR love is there Between the lines. Eileen Manassain

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Paul Callus

Date: 8/29/2014 10:33:00 AM

You have tackled this brilliantly, Eileen! I see that you read well between the lines. I am sure that many of us relate and feel touched by the works of others, and indirectly feel an attachment to them. (indirect loving, shall we say!) Friendships grow and flourish, and although distance does exist, it does not go to much lengths to hinder feelings. May soupers go on dreaming!! Hugs. // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2014 4:57:00 PM

Thanks for your comments Eileen:) In life safety valves are important; what better place than Soup to vent feelings:) hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/29/2014 10:51:00 AM

Thanks for the read, Paul. Always good to have your insights. I know you said you are a teacher. Glad we share the same profession, but I sometimes think you might do well as a counselor or a psychologist. I mean this in earnest. Yes....things can get intense here, especially since we are all lured by words. I've written a write about this, giving my daughter advice to stay clear of those who are adept at using words. What is the solution? I've considered leaving this place, but....it fills a void, which I need to have filled at the moment. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/28/2014 4:23:00 PM

There is always a SOUP-opera in between the lines here, it is fun to seek the truths hidden between the words. I loved this one lady, you are the master of the pen, the poetic goddess of love, lust and passion. :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 4:24:00 PM

OH!!!! Surely I don't deserve all that...BUT DON'T STOP! ;) Ah, Cas....those in between the lines...how they speak! Thanks for dropping by. Always good to have a visit from you!

Honestly J.T.

Date: 8/28/2014 2:31:00 PM

well done Eileen

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 4:25:00 PM

Thanks, JT! Good to have you visit.

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/28/2014 12:12:00 PM

Between the lines, true color's answer lies. I absolutely enjoyed this writing!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:49:00 PM

Well, I'm glad to see you up and about, my dear! ;) Hugs to you!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/28/2014 11:44:00 AM

That is marvelous dearest Eileen! You have been around for a long time, You surely know what is human and what divine! In my heart I am delighted I declare, Thinking that love is what we all prefer! Bravo! This was my comment in quatrain!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:49:00 PM

Oh...superb, my dear poet. I see your smiling face here at my page...and what a handsome face it is! :) Thank you for your kind post and that lovely quatrain. Filakia

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/28/2014 10:51:00 AM

Love ur love's Richter scale n the hints gone insane, really a masterpiece Eileen! Amazing work my dear!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:50:00 PM

Thank you, dear Dr Upma....I am back. I hope to visit you soon! Hugs

Leon Enriquez

Date: 8/28/2014 10:03:00 AM

Dear Eileen: Nicely done, this write. Lovely and deep. Alas! do they know? Do they? All the best then, Leon.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:51:00 PM

You pose an intriguing question, Leon. Some things are self evident...others one can only guess at. Poems are often encrypted messages of longing and need. Messages change, titles change, sometimes poems change, for not all can be revealed...thanks for this interesting question you've posed.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/28/2014 8:30:00 AM

What a gorgeous write, I enjoyed this flight of fancy. The soup is like our own soap opera or should I say Soup Opera?

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:52:00 PM

Flights of Fancy...yes, that is what it is. Reality and flights of fancy sometimes war together. Thank you for visiting. Yes, there is Soup Opera indeed! ;)

Tim Smith

Date: 8/28/2014 8:21:00 AM

Even if this is a repost things haven't changed here...most poets are hopeless romantics....always looking for love....always trying to woo the princess...to most poets the fun is in the chase that is why the love doesn't last....beautiful just like the poetess...... Hugs Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:54:00 PM

Nope...Yes, we are a very dangerous lot, Tim. I've written a poem...can't remember the title.....Beware of Poets, perhaps...I don't know. Anyway...in it I give my daughter advice to be care of the man who is good at using words. Perhaps she isn't moved by words as I am, but it is a real danger! Words melt me....right down! Sad...that is why distance is maintained...the chase...once ended...brings pain. Thanks for that last bit.. ;) Hugs

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 8/28/2014 4:29:00 AM

many of us are like minded here and there are words that would seduce even the coldest of hearts. nicely written and astute to boot. thank you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:58:00 PM

You are right...oh how words seduce! Thank you for your post, Maurice...I'm please to have your gracious comment.

Justin Bordner

Date: 8/28/2014 3:31:00 AM

Between the lines your heart rhymes...between the lines your soul shines...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:59:00 PM

Justin....my response to you are the very words you have written to me. They apply so well to you...Your lines are so beautiful and between the lines even more so!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/28/2014 3:18:00 AM

- You are right my dear friend Eileen ..... Between the lines ..... I see sadness, joy, comfort, insincere friendship and true friendship and love ..... - I wish you a lovely day ... .. miss your sweet and smiling face :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 12:59:00 PM

Sunshine...you are welcome to come and dip and swim between these lines of mine anytime. Hugs to you! :) I'm back!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/28/2014 1:44:00 AM

wonderful write Eileen that I can relate to:-) I have many wonderful friends here and yes I do love them as explained in my poem 'have I told you lately that I love you'. Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2014 1:55:00 AM

A comment is a blessing at the moment Eileen. i just plod on regardless and hope someone likes what i write. i really did enjoy this write and can relate to it:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/28/2014 1:50:00 AM

This is a repost of an old write, Jan. I'm unable to write at the moment, so thought I'd pull out an old one....Some have not been commented on, even. Some have very few comments. Thought I'd try a repost. Thanks for the visit. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 8/28/2014 1:45:00 AM

As for a love affair with someone here - would be very difficult being so far away from everyone but we can all have dreams:-) Hugs Jan xxx