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This Too Shall Pass

They say, "This to shall pass", so will my life This trauma more than just a moment's strife My heart has scarred from pain it has sustained And though the storm has passed, I'm withered, drained "This too pass" so will my innocence My soul is famished without sustenance What will not pass is burden of this grief That masquerades as guest though cruel theif "This too shall pass": no solance for my pain It's haunting echos howl in blinding rain I can not see the hint of dawning light This adage mocks my soul in dead of night "This too shall pass" and leave me without soul It's gruesome passing left a heavy toll I am alive or am I, who can tell? Dumbfounded, here I stand at gates of hell "This too shall pass," I hear angelic voice. "Don't end it now, but make the better choice To live in hope and overcome your fears For now rest in my arms, I'll wipe your tears." I held on tight, immersed in sweetest bliss The comfort that he gave was heaven's kiss "This too shall pass," I mused, "but life remains My will to live it all is what prevails." Eileen Manassian

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/4/2023 12:26:00 PM

This too shall pass sweet lady..Your will to live and the love from your loved ones will be there for you...You d feel the magical bliss of being alive once-again.Sending you a very big hug.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/1/2023 6:53:00 AM

This is viscerally moving. I have experienced depression but thankfully not to the extent you have dealt with. My heart aches for you. Hugs Rick.

The Situation

Date: 8/7/2023 7:45:00 PM

I found out that this is depression. And like this poem a man said to me" You will get over that" and I did. But the price was three years sadness.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/31/2023 8:05:00 AM

I see you been followed by the same oppression I've been through. Great write my friend

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/30/2023 7:30:00 PM

The vicissitudes of life - simply unavoidable. Enjoyed your reflections on the roller-coaster...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2023 2:16:00 AM

It can be a difficult journey. Some are more adept at navigating those vicissitudes. I've had a lot on my plate recently. Trying to get back into the game.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/30/2023 4:47:00 PM

These last two poems have me worried. Are you ok? Charmaine, my new friend, has a saying: Life is beautiful - live! Wishing you the best

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2023 2:18:00 AM

I wasn't at the time I wrote this. I'm better now. Visiting my daughter in Cyprus while my husband holds down the fort in Lebanon. He thought I needed to get away. I'm grateful that's he's looking after my 87 year old dad while I recuperate.

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/30/2023 3:13:00 PM

The grief and burden are so well expressed in your poetic pen, Eileen. Thank the Lord He gives you “heaven’s kiss” amidst the trials of this life. So glad to read your poetry again!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2023 2:19:00 AM

The Lord is an ever present help in time of need. What would we do without Him? The problem is... sometimes I get so overwhelmed that I don't come to Him for help. When I do... I'm never disappointed. Big hugs

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/30/2023 9:17:00 AM

Yes, this too shall pass, I like the positive ending, Eileen, welcome back:)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2023 2:20:00 AM

Thanks, dear. It's good to vent, but we also need to hold on to hope. Thanks for the visit.

John Watt

Date: 7/30/2023 6:39:00 AM

Eileen, your lovely lyrical rhythms flow so effortlessly, though the storms of pain rage on. Sometimes holding on tight is all that's left. Deep and soulful writing ~ John

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2023 2:21:00 AM

Thank you for being gracious in your comment. Yes... writing helps me cope. I was in such a dark place that even that didn't being me the joy it usually does. I'm better now. Thank God.

The Situation

Date: 7/29/2023 2:16:00 PM

Though on my FB all the time I still missed her on soup until now. I had to catch your picture and then I read. This is a piece of which I can write something about. Because it is poetic. Some of the pieces now a days just arn't. But lets hope "This too shall pass"

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/30/2023 3:11:00 AM

Thank you, dear. Your comment brings joy. Hope all is well with you.

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/26/2023 10:49:00 AM

Your poetry reads very well. So much truth in it and in life we all have to face obstacles. How we face them is what matters. A fav.. God bless you, my friend.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/30/2023 3:12:00 AM

Thanks for the visit. Yes, life certainly isn't easy. Hope all is well with you.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/26/2023 7:37:00 AM

Great poem to read and a powerful , positive ending. Thank you for sharing :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/30/2023 3:12:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by, dear. Big hugs

Arlo Parker

Date: 7/25/2023 6:54:00 PM

As you reach out thru poetry, know the Soup Troop is here to hear and stand alongside. Blessed Be. :o/

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/25/2023 11:41:00 PM

Thank you for reading. More on your latest poem.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/25/2023 10:34:00 AM

aww Eileen so glad you are back to share your thoughts through your poetry - I find writing so cathartic and I am so glad to see you penning again. thinking of your sweet lady. hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/25/2023 11:42:00 PM

Always good to have a visit from you, Jan. It's been easy too long. More on your latest poem.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/25/2023 10:32:00 AM

Eileen - it’s wonderful to see a poem of yours again but I’m sorry for whatever it is you’ve been going through. Hope things improve…

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/25/2023 11:42:00 PM

I'm doing better now, thank you, dear. More on your latest poem.