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I Have Built the Wall

I have built the wall With my hands I laid the bricks Mortar mixed with blood and tears I built the wall high You could have hidden the bricks This wall will never crumble Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/27/2015 2:09:00 PM

Eighth page eighth poem and the eight word is "hands". Now I'm going to see if there is a poem titled "Hands".

Honestly J.T.

Date: 9/8/2013 10:29:00 PM

Good poem

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/7/2013 3:42:00 PM

walls can be so strange Eileen, but this one, that never crumbles, tells me it is strong yet ever so human, one which does allow the emotions to penetrate the readers mind....one which is a awesome read....

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/6/2013 5:34:00 PM

Drake wins the award for best comment. I agree but lack his eloquence.

Shane Cogan

Date: 9/6/2013 5:22:00 PM

Very powerful words. Thanks for sharing!

Poet Tacito

Date: 9/6/2013 8:39:00 AM

Let the resilience SHINE! Mold it with your heartbeats. Glue it with your voice. Coat it with your breath. Magnificent message!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/6/2013 4:10:00 PM

I love your post, Drake...It is amazing! I will...hopefully...I'm a bit tired right now...Perhaps I'll be more chipper in the morning...Thanks for being there for me...

Jack Ellison

Date: 9/6/2013 7:21:00 AM

These words describe a very strong woman! "This wall will never crumble" You are quite a lady, Miss Boop! Warm thoughts and hugs, Kenny xoxox

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/6/2013 4:13:00 PM

Well, that is what I'm trying to project, my dear Kenny...I'm not strong at all...Bit of a marshmallow type...easily squished out of shape! Thanks for the visit...HUGS!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/6/2013 2:09:00 AM

- A wall that is hard and get through ..... tear down all barriers ... be free! - Proficient written, Eileen! - Have a nice day! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/6/2013 4:14:00 PM

Hmmmmmm...walls are for protection, my dear. Sometimes they are very essential in keeping those who will harm away...No, at this point in time, I need to keep building that wall...Thanks or the visit. XOXOXOXO

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 9/5/2013 8:07:00 PM

I like the poem, If I could mix cement - I would build a water fountain and add some bricks too. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/6/2013 4:11:00 PM

Awwwww...that's the spirit, my dear. How beautiful you are!! Thanks for helping me in this moment of pain! HUGS!

Richard D Seal

Date: 9/5/2013 5:31:00 PM

I've heard about these walls before, it's funny how women become master builders when they get a little upset yet can't put up a shelf lol. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/6/2013 4:08:00 PM

You are right, Mr Seal...You caught me out. False bravado...I can't put up a shelf....I need me a handy man for that. Thanks for the post