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The Dam Gives Way

Holding back... I'm holding back AFRAID My feelings dammed up but the torrent pounds against the dam I'm holding back passion's turbulent flow gains momentum holding....back I'm tired of holding back you agitate the waters you play with the currents you wreck havoc with my feelings you make me froth and foam I'm holding back... The dam loosens a crack appears water seeps through another and another a rumbling sound the dam can't hold the desire for you rains down from the heavens A deluge the river swells churning, churning, churning I'm trying to hold back... keep emotions in check battering ram against the damn dam it shakes with the throbbing weight of pent up need thundering sounds the dam gives way water bursts past the remains of restraint an unstoppable force redemptive release I flood your soul You flood my soul and we are free Eileen Manassian

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Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/26/2014 9:56:00 AM

a powerful piece of writing eileen golden pen dear friend

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/25/2014 8:24:00 AM

A second read, yep still pretty amazing! Have a great day Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2014 12:51:00 PM

Second time is the charmer.... Thanks for the visit, Richard. :)

Justin Bordner

Date: 11/24/2014 10:17:00 PM

Your dam is a defense overcome by the demands of desire determined to develop the sweet fruit of your dreams...the body of your soul needs the rapids of furious rapture...I love the flood of passion in your poetry, and you know freedom between two hearts breaks all baneful barriers. The force of love in this poem explodes with just union, the freedom to share natural needs. The way you express your extremes healthy and wild Eileen...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2014 12:50:00 PM

The body of my soul needs the rapids of furious rapture. This is so true, Justin. So true. At least in poetry....the dam can break...Thank you for your lovely visit. You know how I enjoy your Insights, Justin. I hope that I will always enjoy your visits...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/24/2014 12:32:00 AM

I agree with Debbie, you are great. I know this feeling and letting go is amazing!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/24/2014 6:36:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. I'm sure you do. Glad to have you here on my page. You always visit and leave kind words to keep me going. Bless you for it.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/23/2014 7:05:00 PM

It is good that all ends well,state of hearts in poetry; so nice Eileen...huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/24/2014 6:36:00 AM

All ends well, at least in the poem, Kayode. I live vicariously through my writes.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/23/2014 4:55:00 PM

Happy ending that BE BRAVE be YOU, you are great! Light & Love

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/24/2014 6:35:00 AM

Thanks, Debbie. We live in the confines of society and traditions and norms. I try. Hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 11/23/2014 2:34:00 PM

I love the way you have used the river to display your emotions - so strong and powerful a write:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/24/2014 6:35:00 AM

Thanks, my dear. Intensity is something that I am very familiar with. I wonder...if in time....these surges will cease and tranquility will reign. One ponders...Hugs

Cupids Arrow

Date: 11/23/2014 2:00:00 PM

Quite a build up and a beautiful release. Hugs C/A

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/24/2014 6:34:00 AM

Thank you, C/A. Sometimes pent up emotions just need to be released so that one finds peace.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/23/2014 1:44:00 PM

Wonderful write Eileen! Precisely flooding each other's soul to break free is a grand idea! Loved much!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/23/2014 1:51:00 PM

Thank you, my sweet Dr Upma....I've never been good at waiting. It's no fun! ;) I'm a little spoilt. Oh well....there are joys in waiting. Thank you for the lovely visit. Hugs