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I Love You Because

Not because you like my lips Or the curves of ample hips Not because you love my smile Or think I make life worthwhile Not because you love my hair When your hands entangle there Not because of how I sing When to your heart joy I bring Not because you think I’m smart And you love my caring heart Not because you love my face Or how you think I’m full of grace Then why do I love you so? Listen, Baby, you must know My love at its best you’ll find Because you love my troubled mind. Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Poet Tacito

Date: 11/13/2013 9:41:00 AM

Getting to know our strengths & flaws, yet they still want to know all about you. That's real. Excellent.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/13/2013 11:54:00 AM

Not many can do that, Drake. We all have flaws, so....I guess some are more obvious than others. Really, someone who can understand me at my worst and still value me, is someone whom I will adore...unconditionally.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/12/2013 11:40:00 AM

My dear Eileen, I can so relate, it takes a special and loving man to love us when we're troubled and understand us! Terrific write! Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/13/2013 11:54:00 AM

Yes, it surely surely does. Thanks for the visit, Cecilia. Always a pleasure, my dear! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/12/2013 8:49:00 AM

We all have troubled minds in one way or another. Your beautiful heart eclipses your troubled mind. As always you express yourself so eloquently. From one troubled mind to another you Rock!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/13/2013 11:55:00 AM

Richard....this is a post to treasure. Thank you. Thank you for graciously including yourself in this group! Sweet of you!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/11/2013 6:48:00 PM

i like this poem, eileen! great couplets and an intriguing message...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/12/2013 5:45:00 AM

Thanks, Ilene. Intriguing is a lovely adjective. Thanks for gracing my page with your lovely smile. Hugs!

Richard D Seal

Date: 11/11/2013 2:31:00 PM

With all those assets you should be trouble minded free my little Desert Orchid, the world at your feet. Though I am aware even the most celebrated have their down days. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/12/2013 5:48:00 AM

My Dear Mr Seal....who can understand the intricacies of the mind...When did any of it make SENSE? No....depression cannot be understood....it exists...and only those who suffer from it can understand the depth of the problem. I do not need the world at my feet, I just need to know that I am understood and loved by those who matter. Thank you for your post....

Joseph Matose

Date: 11/11/2013 12:20:00 PM

Great couplet. I enjoyed this highly polished poem. Thanks for making my dreary Monday bright. Friend, JM

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/12/2013 5:49:00 AM

:) Oh...this post brings light to my day, Joseph. Thanks for stopping by and spreading the happiness.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/11/2013 11:28:00 AM

- Oh ..... so sweet Eileen .... true love, is the whole personality .... how one look like mean so little .... - A poem that I enjoyed reading, thank you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/11/2013 11:31:00 AM

Thanks, my dear sweet, Anne Lise. Yes...true love accepts all....I wanted to convey this in this poem. Unfortunately, not many can deal with people who are struggling or have issues. To me....The greatest testament to true love...is the ability to embrace brokenness. Thanks for the visit! :)