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I Want To Leave

I want to leave My heart is calling me away Too much hurt and pain Uncertainty I this surreal world This world of poetry I want to leave Where I can see people’s faces Where I can read what is written In expressions of eyes I can see A concrete reality Unlike the world The world of poetry I want to leave I need to experience a smile Let it warm up my heart Share what’s in every part Of a mutually shared day Verbal communication Words that touch the air Resonate with beauty fair Words combined with a look Not found in any book Of sweetest poetry For once the rivalry Between make believe and actuality Is becoming intense In every single sense I want to leave To be part of a world Of reality Apart from poetry I want to leave I need the warmth of a touch A touch that I can feel Warming my skin An embrace A handshake For heaven’s sake Something tangible and real Something I can FEEL So unlike this world This world of make believe This world, oh, so unreal This world of poetry Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/27/2013 11:02:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem, reminds me of an ancient poet Abu Nuwas!!

Bl Devnath

Date: 9/27/2013 2:24:00 PM

I agree with Anne Lise Andresen, one of my very sweet friends that behind the clouds the sky is always blue. You are genius always with your wonderful poetry. PS is a best platform in the world where beautiful friends having beautiful thoughts are there, I fell so, Carry on with us. Certainly we don't want to miss any poet friend here. Loved always, bl

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 9/26/2013 9:56:00 PM

Eileen; this is an awesome poem. in poetry we can express our feelings. We can write about real things, or fiction. Readin, or writing poetry can change the mood we are in - So don't go anywhere. Take care and God bless you.... Lucilla

Jack Ellison

Date: 9/26/2013 7:22:00 PM

I was blown away by this amazing work of art my dearest Eileen. Demetrios' words were exquisite in praise of talents. "To me, just because it’s only words you read, doesn’t make it any less real." Richard's words also resonated with me! Love you, Miss Boop... Kenny xoxoxoxox

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/26/2013 11:07:00 AM

- Dear Eileen ... Your poem says much more than what is written ..... but, I am also very impressed by all the really great comments you've gotten back. - There are people/friends who cares!! - They wish you all well and gives thoughtfulness .... the same from me ... behind the clouds the sky is always blue!! <3 <3 <3 Love U! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:23:00 PM

Yes, Anne Lise...as I've said before, you are like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day! Love you so much. I appreciate the support you've shown me right from the start....Bless you manifold. I hold you close to my heart.

Ken Carroll

Date: 9/26/2013 10:38:00 AM

Hi Eileen, I feel you and understand..I hope all is well with you.. Ken

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:22:00 PM

I'm better now, Ken...Better. Thanks ever so much for the empathy you have shown...Blessings...

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/26/2013 8:23:00 AM

I know how this feels... Sweet Eileen, This world is not real, for ME. But, I'm okay with that. This is like my tiny get away place... LOL, sometimes I feel as if i want to get away ;)and find the tranquility as I did when I was young ---Sitting by my parents Barnyard .. writing my little heart away--- It eats me alive when I'm not doing what i thought my heart at such an early age. ((to enjoy life and make what we want of it.)) For some reason I love the illusion of living in a poetry world. Others around me don't understand, this passion I picked up since the age of 12.. I would write poems to impress a group of friends.. Now the world is different, and sometimes my family look at me crazy, for still believing and living in a world where the PEN NEVER DIES."

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:18:00 PM

Hope your pen NEVER EVER DIES! :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:17:00 PM

:) I'll change my avatar soon. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with me. PS can be a haven....

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:15:00 PM

PD...I sure could use a hug! Thank you for this echo of how I feel. I just shared a poem at a farewell get together with someone from our church group. Everyone appreciated it...In my personal circle, I started sharing about this place and one of my friends said,"Enough of PS already!" I can understand her reaction. I tend to talk about this place and the people here an awful lot. I DO love my friends here so much. I will never leave in heart.

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 9/26/2013 9:27:00 AM

I know you are sad... You are not smiling in your avatar... :(

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/26/2013 6:26:00 AM

I think of all the comments Demetrios's resonates with me the most. I do not feel my cyber friends any less real. In some ways they are more connected to me because we connect below the surface and they are digging into the bits of me that may not be seen day to day. Poetry is trancendent and creates possibilities that otherwise would not exist. It allows us to be and it allows us to see! Another great an thought provoking piece Eileen. A real big cyber Bear Hug for you. Do you feel it?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/26/2013 12:53:00 PM

Yes I do, :0)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:10:00 PM

Yes, Richard. I do feel it. I am refreshed and uplifted. Thank you for your wonderful post. Yes, all the sentiments you shared, are mine as well. Perhaps more so...I'm just trying to get perspective. You are all dear to me. HUGS back at you...Hope you feel them too!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/25/2013 11:49:00 PM

ohh, such a daring, honest write .. sometimes we neek a break to refresh our soul, eileen... i can really relate to this; just splendid..:) huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:08:00 PM

Thanks, Nette! :) Happy that you can see beyond the words into my heart! :) Happy to have your visit and post...HUGS!

Honestly J.T.

Date: 9/25/2013 6:22:00 PM

I understand exactly how you feel. I wrote a poem called "More Than Just Words." It basically states how much I prefer not to have drama happen even though I have a gift for writing, and at the end of the day I wish to be content. I wouldn't blame you if you took a week away from PoetrySoup. Sometimes it is necessary.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:08:00 PM

Thanks, Justice, for understanding. My life has been a bit more hectic since the semester has commenced...The holiday is over...So, I will stay, but won't be as prolific as before...Thank you for your kind words. I hope to give your poem a read very soon.

Richard D Seal

Date: 9/25/2013 6:19:00 PM

PS in the only excursion I've made into cyberland and it's not at all what I expected, I've met some wonderful and talented people that I would not have otherwise. To me, just because it’s only words you read, doesn’t make it any less real. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:05:00 PM

Yes, Mr Seal....perhaps you are not off base. I've always placed high value on my cyber friendships...I've become a bit of a recluse for various reasons, and just today...in a phone conversation with my dad who is the light of my eyes...I heard these words, "I know you are unhappy with yourself and you immerse yourself in the world of poetry...that is not real." So...my father, a pastor, ...my ideal...what could I say? Thank you for your post...I appreciate it.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/25/2013 5:46:00 PM

Dear Eileen, reading your poem I feel as though I would like to come to the defense of poetry! I want to protect it, to stand up for it, to shout and say: Poetry is the language of our higher self, of the nobility in us, it is the language of GOD himself Who tries to inspire us to elevate us to become God-like ourselves! Poetry is to help us escape reality, the brute reality and aspire a better world. Poetry is beauty, is decorum, is splendor of our soul! You ought to know that, You know that for you are a poetess yourself and A VERY GOOD POETESS INDEED!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:06:00 PM

Your post must be read somewhere...Please, please my dear poet, would you consider using these as a basis for one of your epigrams...In defense of poetry? It would be very beautiful! Thank you! :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 12:01:00 PM

Demetri mou, my dear poet philosopher...Yes, your words ring with truth. I do acknowledge what you say as being the echo of my own thoughts and yet....recently...I wonder. Your post is in itself beautiful and lovely...Thank you for your words of commendation and praise. I treasure and value it.... God bless you always....Me agapi panta!

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 9/25/2013 4:26:00 PM

the world of poetry is indeed unreal in many ways, and even when we write personal, autobiographical pieces (as I do, and I know you do too) they still fail to adequately convey who we really are and all that we are...they're real, and yet not, if that makes sense...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 11:58:00 AM

Yes, my dear. That does make sense! :) Often we take an experience and then embellish it to make it more beautiful...So, grains of truth, being turned into pearls...We don't now at times where one ends and the other begins. Thanks ever so much for stopping by and adding your thoughts, Charlotte. I do appreciate it! :)

Poet Tacito

Date: 9/25/2013 3:04:00 PM

No word on or offline will ever compare to the touch of sincerity, reassurance, & truth. I understand these lines very well.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2013 11:56:00 AM

Thank you, Drake. It's always good to have a visit from you. Thank you for your reassurance.

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/25/2013 9:40:00 AM

Oh dear, i been there Eileen so many times, a world that , we wish for,, i can see so much in what write,, you have such sincerity, sometime not seemingly getting through, but it is lady, never forget, it is unseeing eyes that browse upon what you write,, eyes such as mine, also a mind where your words penetrate to one's heart, there to stay for ever!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/25/2013 12:51:00 PM

Yes, Harry. I will take your word for it. This is a lovely dear post. If I know that my work is touching hearts...lovely hearts like yours...I will try to be contest. Thanks ever so much. Though you don't visit me often, when you do.....you make up for ALL the missing times.....