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Chinks In the Armor: a Collaboration

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Why do you tempt me with mischievous eyes Playful and naughty; do they tell or dare? Are you an angel, devil in disguise, Should I be trustful, or should I beware? Why do you tempt me with a winsome smile Not all-revealing, but denoting more. Chinks in my armour ... should I stay awhile? Fatal attraction which I can’t ignore. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oh, stay awhile and find out what you will My eyes reveal the pleasures that await Take off that armor if you want this thrill You know your hunger only I can sate So take a risk, and bare to me your all If angel or if demon, do you care? Into my searing arms you’re meant to fall Now take a step, move forward, if you dare! Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian Collaboration December 11, 2017

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Fj Thomas

Date: 12/18/2017 8:26:00 PM

If I could draw a mouth gaping awe I would! Oh you just want it to keep going!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/16/2018 3:44:00 PM

Thanks, dear Shadow. This is a lovely comment. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/14/2017 8:05:00 AM

Ooh la la, I enjoyed this quickie still I didn’t want it to end. What a terrific collaboration.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/14/2017 1:28:00 PM

Ha ha, I’d be the last person to turn down a quickie!;0)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/14/2017 11:36:00 AM

:) Thank you, Richard. I guess even a quickie has its place! ;) I enjoyed writing this. I got the first two stanzas, and I must admit...I could easily have continued on. I enjoy collabing with Paul. He's very gifted.

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/14/2017 5:30:00 AM

Eileen, a wondrous and seamless collaboration with Paul. Your imagery is alluring, enticing and sensually romantic. Your styles swirl rapturously together in content, rhythm and rhyme, an enthralling pleasure to read. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/14/2017 11:35:00 AM

Thank you, dear. Paul and I have collaborated together many times and there is just an ease to it all that I find very pleasing. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for your kind comment.

Silent One

Date: 12/13/2017 10:14:00 AM

Excellent collaboration Eileen...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/13/2017 1:49:00 PM

Thank you, Silent. Paul is a dream to work with. You'd be amazed at how quickly we got this one done. He knows what I love to write on and gives me the prompts I need. :) This is our 9th collab to date. I'm happy with how it has turned out.

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/12/2017 7:48:00 AM

I told Paul as well, this is one sensual piece. An awesome collaboration.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/13/2017 12:45:00 AM

Thank you, Rhoda. It does have those undertones...romantic sweet. Thank you for the visit.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/12/2017 7:15:00 AM

Well done to the both of you! Powerful. :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/13/2017 12:44:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Much appreciated. I enjoy working with Paul....immensely.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/12/2017 7:05:00 AM

Looks like I'm the first one to comment on this collaboration of ours, Eileen! I believe this is our 9th one, and like the others before it, it has been a lovely and rewarding experience. Always a pleasure to mix ink with you. Hugs // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 12/14/2017 4:25:00 PM

Flowing black hair?...Who said that in my mind she hadn't:)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/13/2017 12:43:00 AM

Thank you, dear! :) I'm honored. Paul...let's consider getting a book out. What do you think? I know you are a published author, and I know you are a lyricist. I'd love to collab more with you. :) 9 collabs so far....what an accomplishment! Working with you is so easy and so pleasurable. I never have to second guess myself...and there is freedom in that. Loved mixing ink with you too. Wish the woman in the visual had flowing black hair! ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/12/2017 3:50:00 PM

By the way...I love the visual, too:)