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Vicarious Lines

Poets dream utopian dreams Dreams of ideals and perfection Dreams of places never visited People never met Songs never sung Love stories never written Passion never experienced Lives never touched Hearts never caressed And so…they dream... Intensity of emotions Brilliance of thoughts Too hard to bear Too heavy to carry Inside the soul Breaking free from within Bringing exquisite release From visions on hold Self-proclaimed artists Mixing colors on heart pallets Splashing them on the canvass of the soul Word colors that bring to life The ethereal atmosphere, The very aura of paradise Paintings of passion’s pleasure and pain Vivid hues of nature’s finery on display Humorous caricatures exaggerating life Holy word pictures revealing mere glimpses of... The sacred They write They paint Mostly, they just try to live Vicarious lives In those lines Another life Another time Another love Another clime Another dream Escape artists from the horrors that surround Exhibitionists of the naked beauty of truth Lovers with a prowess that rivals the gods For isn’t that what love making must be? The climax of human emotion In a burst of eternity? Vicarious lines Vicarious lives Yours…and mine… Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard D Seal

Date: 8/26/2013 5:47:00 PM

Vicarious lines indeed my little Desert Orchid, Beautifully written. Take care, Richard

Richard D Seal
Date: 8/27/2013 6:03:00 PM

OK Prickles I get the idea, can is under the tap now

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 11:25:00 PM

Mr Seal...No need to call me Desert Orchid, for indeed I have wilted for want of water.... Desert Cactus would do fine! Yes...I'm in a prickly mood! However, I do thank you for your kind comment after your LONG absence! Much appreciated.....

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 8/23/2013 10:16:00 AM

Excellent write Eileen! The workings of a writer - Artists and writers really are the same but different. You've brought out the dreams, wishes and realities well.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 1:29:00 PM

Thanks, Vicky! So glad you took the time to read this! :) Yes, artists and writers do share many things in common! I'm glad I'm a writer! YOU?

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/23/2013 10:01:00 AM

excellent concept of your wonderful mind, your release being wondrous poetry,

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 1:29:00 PM

Thanks, my dear Harry! Yes...poetry does the trick for me, but I do think I need a bit of a break! Soon to go on holidays! Hope I'm missed!

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/23/2013 9:56:00 AM

Strong, strong message. Your mind was on fire as you wrote this. I felt it. Awesome job!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 1:30:00 PM

Did ya get burned? ;)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/23/2013 9:48:00 AM

Rereading the first part re dreams of a poet.Its just beautiful..

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 1:31:00 PM

AWWWW...thanks, pretty lady! :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/23/2013 9:47:00 AM

This is very deep..Eileen. Very powerful poem with a profound message-I love the question re what love makimg oug to be..So easy to be defined bit so difficult to br lived with all its glory at times-Havea nice day..Charma

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 1:32:00 PM

YES YES YES YES! You are SO SO right! :) We, as poets, make it glorious indeed! ;)

Jack Ellison

Date: 8/23/2013 6:17:00 AM

Okay no silliness... this is brilliant my dear Teach! You're an extraordinary writer the likes of which are rare in this fast paced world we live in. I am sooooo impressed dearest Eilenn! Big warm cuddly hugs, Kenneth xoxoxox

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 1:33:00 PM

Awwwww...what an amazing accolade. I'm unworthy, but thanks ever so much for these sweet, kind, endearing words!!!! Warm cuddles back at ya!

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/23/2013 5:52:00 AM

Fabulous, this is such a fantastic write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous write here this morning! You have created a masterful poem here Eileen! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 1:44:00 PM

:) Thanks, Russell. I'm glad you found it to your liking! Brilliant works for me! :) Have a good day!