Home » Poems » Eileen Manassian » I'M Here Because

Eileen Manassian | + Follow Poet |

I'M Here Because

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Eileen Manassian.

I'm here because..... I need you to believe in me You...Yes, YOU! My fellow poet.. You who understands my love for words and their nuances denotations, but even more...their connotations their play and interplay of emotions I need you to believe in me believe in my voice my selection and word choice believe that I can make a change with my catalytic composition of rhyme in this present time when the world is in pain when there is so much to gain by the prophetic cry of a poet in the wildness I need you to believe in me I'm here because... I need you to empathize with me you who sees my words dripping the blood of my lacerated heart I'm incomplete scarred I'm scared I'm holding on by one last thread at times overcome by dread life is hard I need you to empathize with me to write a little word that will lift my heart and caress my soul with the balm of poetic love friendship's bandage Cover me.... I need your empathy I'm here because... I need community others don't understand this is not just a pastime a cute little way to occupy my time It's my heart and soul my ever present dream...my goal to live on when I'm gone in some remembered little song that you helped we write along I need community I need the you and the me In the communal dance of poetry They don't see what words mean to you to me I'm here because... I need your wisdom I fall short I see only within my vision my periphery I cannot keep in store all the mysteries and more you bring wisdom daily to me a feast for my hungry mind to relish all the truth I find your wisdom nourishes me I bloom into what I'm meant to be: a writer of sincerity I'm here because.... When I'm not I'm so incomplete the missing parts of me are here.... they live in my lines they breathe in your rhymes you write; I read I write; you read and life is born and I am whole... I'm here because.... I belong Here are people who understand who help me to stand who lend me a hand I'm part of a band of people like me who taste the ecstasy of a life that is blessed by sweet poetry.... For Jerry's Contest (Why are You Here) December 30, 2015

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

William Gray

Date: 1/25/2016 2:39:00 PM

Really enjoyed this piece Eileen!. Very well written.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 1/4/2016 1:42:00 PM

This should be POPS (poem of poetry soup) because surely it echoes the feelings of most people here. It is absolutely beautiful. It's funny, I was drawn here to believe in me, you, to have others believe in you. I suppose they are mirror images, huh? I love this ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/31/2015 9:04:00 AM

You most certainly belong and I truly appreciate you and your tremendous talent. I hope one day you will see yourself with more gentle eyes. You have a special gift and I'm glad you choose to share I with us.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 12/31/2015 1:43:00 AM

Poetrysoup is filled with many sweet, amazing, beautiful and empathetic people, including you, Eileen. We are lucky to share with each other and express our heart and soul with you. This verse shows your amazing heart- Poetrysoup would not be the same without your passionate poetry and prose. Always, Laura Also, this ones definately a fav :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/2/2016 8:29:00 AM

You are one of them Laura.

Elaine George

Date: 12/30/2015 6:18:00 PM

Sure to be on the winners list, Eileen. Elaine

White Sage

Date: 12/30/2015 6:16:00 PM

beautiful words

Tim Smith

Date: 12/30/2015 2:57:00 PM

We are glad you are here and are touched by your heart, your sincerity, your passion, and your conviction in all you write and all you stand for Eileen...lovely introspection

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 12/30/2015 1:07:00 PM

Nicely done and certainly an expression of ideas and feelings that many of us share.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/30/2015 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Leo. I'm glad that you stopped by to read and comment. It is much appreciated. Wishing you the best in the New Year.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/30/2015 12:13:00 PM

This is the real Eileen, the woman with a passionate heart, who feels and lives her emotions, who writes to achieve a dream. Words mean the world to her and she floats on them through highs and lows. ~ Poetry runs in her blood, throbbing with each beat of her heart! ~ Keep your ink flowing, Eileen:) Hugs ~ paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/30/2015 12:15:00 PM

:) Thanks, my dear. You help me live those dreams. :) Thank you for being one of my favorite poets here. It's a pleasure to know you and enjoy your marvelous writes. Hugs

Mark Woods

Date: 12/30/2015 11:57:00 AM

It's a good place to me, I agree with a lot of what you say. It's a neat community.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/30/2015 12:11:00 PM

Thanks, Mark. In many ways, I'm able to express things here I am unable to in the community in which I live. It is an outlet for me. That's why it pains me when I face criticism here. I need freedom of expression. Thanks for the visit.