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The Love of a Friend- To Guru Jad

Sitting here in my office Sobbing the day away Almost unable to breathe And too weak to even pray Paperwork before me My thoughts losing the way Not knowing if I'll make it To the end of this day My eyes are tired and swollen My lips are cracked and dry And yet the tears just flow From the fountain of each eye I reach out to a friend Typing “Talk to me a while….” Though I was incoherent He tried to make me smile And then my phone just rang He was on the other end “Hey, please just hang in there And some pics to you I’ll send.” He sent pictures of his home And the beauty of the place Gardenias and palm trees Brought a smile to my face He said he wanted to see me But things were not so stable In the South there was bombing To risk it, he was not able His voice was reassuring Coaxing me to survive Maybe I’ll get through this day Perhaps tomorrow I’ll be alive The love of a true friend Who can try to measure? It is surely more precious Than the biggest earthly treasure. Eileen Manassian Ghali PS It's been a very bad weekend for me. Yesterday thoughts of my Mother brought a flood of tears, and today the constant loneliness made me close to lose my battle with depression. My eyes are swollen...my heart is heavy...I'm really down, but thanks to Guru Jad...who talked me through it, I'm still around. Thank God for true friends.

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/27/2013 8:03:00 PM

I didn't know that you suffer from depression... you seem so bubbly most of the time! I'm glad things are better now, though... true friends are a rarity and definitely shouldn't being taken for granted. It touched me how such a small thing as sending pictures of something that you enjoy could turn things around for you... wonderful!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/27/2013 1:08:00 PM

Sorry to hear you are depressed, I am so glad Jad is close by and such a good friend. That is truly a blessing. Don't forget your dance partner, he has created an amazing dance for you. Also he never leaves you alone. He is able and willing to sooth those swollen eyes. Hugs Rick

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2013 1:17:00 PM

Richard...it seems we both had some struggles recently. I'm so happy for your visit. I've missed your visits. Yes, He is there always and probably was crying with me, but I couldn't reach out for His hand....He works through people as well. Guru was a blessing to me yesterday. I'm honored to have him for a friend. Thanks for your kind words. My Soup friends are dear to my heart as well.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/26/2013 9:32:00 AM

- Yes, good friends can save your day - Well done, Eileen. - Thank you - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2013 5:57:00 AM

Thanks, Anne Lise! Lovely to hear from you as usual! :) I had a friend catch up with me in the evening....you know, Annie...the one I wrote about. She sent me jokes and funny pictures on FB and helped the evening pass as well. I'm blessed.

Guru Jad

Date: 5/26/2013 8:56:00 AM

Dearest Eileen... I am so speechless in front of this gem. I am always here for you and I am sure you are there when needed the most. I believe when there sincerity and truthfulness in friendship, it would a win-win relation. Hope the best for you... Xoxo

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2013 5:56:00 AM

Yes, Guru Jad...this is a win-win situation indeed. You don't know how much that call and those pictures helped me yesterday! I was at the end of my rope. Thanks for being a great friend. :)

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 5/26/2013 8:44:00 AM

Awwww, Eileen. Our upbeat poetess sounds a bit down in the dumps. Thank heavens for friends like Guru Jad. Spoil yourself on a shopping spree and buy what you don't need just for the hell of it. Chin up, my friend. I'll spare you a warm thought. Licia :-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2013 5:55:00 AM

Lecia...it sometimes just settles down on me and I have no way of fighting it off! :( Yes, it was a horrid weekend. Thankfully I made it to classes today, and I actually pulled through! Thanks for the love and support! Hugs!