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I guess you could say I'm a citizen of the world. I've traveled....and I've lived parts of my life in Iran, Lebanon, the US, and Cyprus. I am proud of my Armenian heritage. I was born in Tehran, Iran and soon after that, my family went to the States for my dad to work on his MA degree and many years later, to work on his Ed.D. I have a lot of the Middle East and the West in me, and at times....I feel confused about my identity. I do, however, cling to my Armenian roots and am outspoken about recognition by the world of the Armenian Genocide that took place over 100 years ago.

Since my parents had no common language, the language spoken in our home was English. Yes, I am most fluent in English, and I think, dream, and converse in that language, though I do speak 5 other languages to varying degrees! :)

I am melancholy/sanguine by nature and feel everything very keenly. My highs are SUPER HIGH...and my lows...SUPER LOW! I guess you could say...I'm INTENSE. I'm passionate about poetry to the point of obsession.

The events that have colored my life are the death of my mother due to MS and the war in Lebanon. As a child, it was hard for me to come to grips with the fact that my mother was ill, and to see her go from being a vibrant, well-loved teacher to a wheelchair bound, isolated woman was a very harrowing experience. I do believe, though, that there is a resurrection day and that, by His grace, I will see my Mama fully restored...free of wheelchair, able to sing, laugh, and smile again. The war in Lebanon...bombs landing all around, nights spent in bomb shelters.. has also scarred me to some degree.

What I'm most proud of? That would be my daughter...Shereen Natalie Ghali. She is the light of my life. Her name in Farsi means SWEET! :)

Currently, I teach English at Middle East University in Beirut, Lebanon. Poetry Soup has been a haven for me....most of the time! ;) I've developed amazing friendships here that are very genuine and real. My dream is to one day have my name on a volume of poetry! One can always dream....Thank you for making the effort to get acquainted. God bless!

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Updates on Flo on this Blog from Now On *

Blog Posted:1/9/2016 10:29:00 AM

January 10....

Flo was well enough to post this on her FB page today for everyone.

Just wanted to thank everyone for the positive comments.
Finally able to move my arms a little but I need to lay back down; just wanted to say thank you while I could

Every day is a small victory. Keep FJ in your thoughts and prayers. I assured her that we all love her and are praying for her.

Thank you

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Dear Soupers:

Today's message:

Thank you Eilee. They had a tube in my throat and had to clamp my vocal cord out of the way so right now my throat hurts more than anything but I'm still kicking
Having a hard time sleeping with this neck brace so going to lay back down.

I'm glad for every bit of news from Flo, and I want to share with all of you who care about her recovery. I know that she downplays things, so she's probably in a lot more pain than she is letting on. My husband has had a major throat operation involving the removal of his thyroid, so I know that these throat operations are not easy. Please continue to pray for her.

I will not be posting new blogs....Please...Keep checking this one. I will keep updating as I have information. Thank you for your love and concern.

Blessings,

Eileen

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Nette
Onclaud

Date: 1/10/2016 3:15:00 PM

flo, keep your chin up as i pray for your speedy recovery.. huggs and be well real soon!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 3:46:00 PM

Nette...Flo posted a comment!!! Come back and read. Hugs to you, dear.

White
Sage

Date: 1/10/2016 2:41:00 PM

from my prayers, with great hope and faith, I pray she gets well soon

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 2:53:00 PM

Thank you. We leave her in God's hands. he is the Great Physician and Healer. Thank you for your post. :)

Rob
Carmack

Date: 1/10/2016 10:34:00 AM

Eileen, thank you for the updates. Prayers continue.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 11:07:00 AM

Thank you, Rob. No news today. I hope she's ok. Prayers are always appreciated.

Carrie
Richards

Date: 1/10/2016 10:33:00 AM

Wishing Flo all the best !!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 11:17:00 AM

Thanks, Carrie. Much appreciated! :) I wish I had some news from her today. I must be patient. She'll get in touch when she's ready.

Cyndi
Macmillan

Date: 1/10/2016 10:24:00 AM

Thanks, Hon. I cannot imagine what she is going through! As this blog moves down the page, may I recommend you adding ***** around your blog title? It will make it easier for Soupers to find! xoxox

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 11:19:00 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, Cyndi. Never thought of that. Should be easier to spot that way. Yes, It's hard to imagine having to be still with a neck brace on. Swallowing must still be a bit painful. I hope that eases up soon. Hugs.

Charmaine
Chircop

Date: 1/10/2016 10:17:00 AM

Hope her pain and discomfort will pass as quickly as possible dear, Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 11:20:00 AM

Oh sweetie...I wish so too. Thank you for stopping by here. I hope at some point Flo will read and smile through the pain. Hugs

Anne-Lise
Andresen

Date: 1/10/2016 8:06:00 AM

<3 <3 <3

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 11:21:00 AM

Sunshine...your heart is beautiful. Your sister will appreciate the love. Hugs to you.

Viv
Wigley

Date: 1/10/2016 1:25:00 AM

Nice to know that Flo is mending, thoughts and prayers with her. Onwards and upwards, Flo! Viv x

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 4:20:00 AM

Yes, Viv. Thank you. I hope that the recovery will go well, and that she can resume a normal life. Thanks for the post. Hugs

Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 1/9/2016 11:23:00 PM

Thanks for the update on Flo: Good to know she is through the surgery safely. I hope they will address her discomfort so she can rest and heal. My thoughts and prayers are with her. SuZ

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 4:21:00 AM

I hope so too, Suz. I hope so too. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Bless you. Flo will be happy to read this messages when she is feeling better.

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 1/9/2016 5:26:00 PM

good idea to keep your info just going on this one. You are a dear to be checking on her.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 4:23:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie. Yes. One blog for all updates should do. Thanks for checking in. Hugs

Jan
Allison

Date: 1/9/2016 2:52:00 PM

Thanks for keeping us updated Eileen please send Flo my love and my thoughts are with her for a successful recovery:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 4:28:00 AM

Yes, sweetie. I know you care for Flo immensely. She will read the blog when she has time.

Kim
Merryman

Date: 1/9/2016 1:34:00 PM

Praying for a quick and successful recovery and freedom from pain. Thanks for keeping us informed, Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/10/2016 4:30:00 AM

You're welcome, dear. Flo wanted her Soup family to know how she is doing. I'm sure that she will be heartened when she knows we are praying for her. You are a woman of faith, Kim. Intercede on her behalf knowing the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective. Blessings.

Kabuteng P.Ink
K.

Date: 1/9/2016 10:36:00 AM

Hi again Eileen! I've been checking on the blogs to see if there have been updates on her, and I'm really glad you continue to share about Flo. She reminds me of my mom, when it comes to downplaying pain. I am glad to know that she is doing ok and hopefully she will get some much needed sleep soon. I can imagine how hard it is to sleep with a neck brace. What they did to her seems very painful. Pls extend my well wishes for her recovery. Thank you and hugs to you both!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/9/2016 10:57:00 AM

Thanks for checking in, sweetie. I will update this blog now and again as I have info from her. I have a very low threshold for pain, so....I admire Flo. Will keep you all posted. Take care, sweetie. Hugs

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Words set to Music Date Posted: 3/7/2017 2:14:00 AM
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Double Whammy! (The Power of Words & I'm a Youtuber now!) Date Posted: 5/20/2016 6:33:00 PM
Happy Birthday Mama Bear Date Posted: 5/18/2016 5:35:00 AM
In Joy and in Sorrow Date Posted: 5/2/2016 12:09:00 PM
Happy Birthday, Charmaine Date Posted: 5/1/2016 9:20:00 AM
A Word of Thanks Date Posted: 4/10/2016 12:37:00 PM

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5/4/2024	The Seasons of Our Love	Dramatic Monologue	longing,lost love,nostalg
5/3/2024	I Hate this World	Quatrain	anger,angst,planet,world,
4/29/2024	My Favorite Star	Rhyme	crush,dedication,tribute,
4/8/2024	Unruly Thoughts at Play	Rhyme	Lullaby,nostalgia,romanti
4/3/2024	When Moon is Full	Blank verse	absence,lost love,
10/15/2023	Poets Are a Funny Lot	Rhyme	poetry,poets,
9/23/2023	Romantic Reminiscence	Rhyme	how i feel,romance,
9/6/2023	Why Leave So Soon?	Rhyme	death,student,tribute,
9/5/2023	I Loved You Once	Rhyme	longing,lost love,romance
7/25/2023	This Too Shall Pass	Quatrain	courage,mental health,
7/25/2023	My Mental Health	Rhyme	anxiety,mental health,
1/15/2023	I Miss You	Rhyme	longing,lost love,
12/4/2022	I Want You	Free verse	desire,longing,passion,
9/25/2022	The Passing	Dramatic Monologue	feelings,passion,
1/24/2022	The Introverted Mood of Night	Rhyme	heartbroken,lost love,
10/19/2021	Where Will He Sleep Tonight	Rhyme	child,pain,poverty,
6/4/2021	It Was Easy	Free verse	mother daughter,relations
3/27/2021	Forgotten	Dramatic Monologue	feelings,friendship,
6/16/2020	Free Lebanon Today	Acrostic	conflict,courage,
6/5/2020	Never Silent	Free verse	discrimination,judgement,
5/14/2020	To the Fallen of Covid 19	Iambic Pentameter	tribute,
5/7/2020	Fireflies Or Fairies	Rhyme	imagination,longing,love,
4/27/2020	Lockdown Lockout	Rubaiyat	loneliness,marriage,solit
4/15/2020	Don'T	Quatrain	poetry,poets,pride,writin
4/14/2020	A Sweeter Scent	Sedoka	mental illness,
3/31/2020	The Worst of Deaths	Sonnet	dark,death,loss,love hurt
3/27/2020	Through Alleys of My Mind	Sonnet	longing,lost love,
3/19/2020	Where Poppies Grow	Iambic Pentameter	devotion,longing,
3/6/2020	The Fickle Fate of Friendship	Rhyme	appreciation,forgiveness,
3/6/2020	Heaven's Gift	Rhyme	daughter,love,
2/3/2020	Poetry Soup Ponderings	Rhyme	community,encouraging,
10/25/2019	Some Things Never Change	Rhyme	daughter,love,
9/26/2019	A Rush of Emotions	Rhyme	inspirational love,relati
9/16/2019	Let Them Sing Their Love Songs	Rhyme	love,song,
7/11/2019	Life	Personification	life,
6/7/2019	In Response To Dylan Thomas	Villanelle	life,perspective,tribute,
4/17/2019	This Easter	Rhyme	inspirational,religious,
12/13/2018	This Thing Called Love	Iambic Pentameter	love,
11/20/2018	The Day You Gently Let Me Go	Rhyme	lost love,
10/10/2018	Dancing Desire	Free verse	desire,
9/23/2018	Blame It On the Cat	Free verse	metaphor,missing you,
8/28/2018	Undressed- a Collaboration	Rhyme	longing,passion,
8/2/2018	Be Silent	Dramatic Monologue	passion,poetry,
7/16/2018	You Keep Me Grounded	Narrative	friendship,
7/5/2018	To Albert Bandura: I Wish You Knew	Iambic Pentameter	tribute,
6/28/2018	A Gentle Slam	Dramatic Monologue	community,poetry,poets,
6/26/2018	Celestial Sphere	Blank verse	passion,
6/18/2018	They Ask Me Why I Love You	Lyric	i love you,
6/15/2018	You'Re My Poem of the Day	Dramatic Monologue	poems,poetry,poets,
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6/6/2018	A Wordless Sky	Rhyme	poems,poetess,poetry,
6/5/2018	I Miss You	Quatrain	daughter,i miss you,
6/1/2018	All That Remains	Rhyme	betrayal,lost love,
5/30/2018	The Markle Sparkle	Enclosed Rhyme	celebration,princess,wedd
5/29/2018	My Need For Love	Dramatic Monologue	how i feel,longing,love,r
5/28/2018	My Lover's Words	Rhyme	sensual,
5/8/2018	My Wonder of Wonders	Rhyme	love,
5/8/2018	It Is Not So Easy For Me	Dramatic Monologue	how i feel,truth,
5/5/2018	The Ghostland	Dramatic Monologue	community,poets,
5/4/2018	Hersheys Kisses In My Bed	Rhyme	sensual,
5/4/2018	I Wish That I Were	Limerick	passion,sexy,
4/28/2018	In Memory of You	Iambic Pentameter	death of a friend,
4/15/2018	The Unseen Conflict	Iambic Pentameter	conflict,
3/19/2018	I Mark the Years	Rhyme	tribute,
3/14/2018	Shoes On the Lawn	Dramatic Monologue	death,loss,
3/11/2018	Ashley G	Couplet	tribute,
3/11/2018	You Made Your Bed	Rhyme	lost love,
3/3/2018	Should I Return	Sonnet	poetry,
1/28/2018	The Veil I Wear	Dramatic Monologue	analogy,identity,
1/18/2018	Oldies Are Goldies	Free verse	nostalgia,relationship,re
1/16/2018	My Message To Trump	Iambic Pentameter	political,truth,
12/15/2017	This Time of Year- For Jean Jack	Iambic Pentameter	loss,mother,
12/11/2017	Chinks In the Armor: a Collaboration	Rhyme	passion,
12/10/2017	Persian and Proud	Rhyme	how i feel,identity,
11/23/2017	Unsayable	Couplet	mystery,
11/22/2017	Existentialist Examiner	Dramatic Monologue	humanity,identity,voice,
11/21/2017	For the Children of Yemen	Dramatic Monologue	war,
11/21/2017	Wishes Are For Fools	Quatrain	heartbroken,
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11/18/2017	Stalker Shocker	Iambic Pentameter	psychological,
11/13/2017	One Stone	Sonnet	betrayal,
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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
The Wedding Ring	Quatrain	angst,marriage,night,
Feelings	Epigram	imagination,introspection
In Your Poems	Free verse	dedication,words,
The Mirror Is a Liar	Rhyme	dedication,metaphor,
The Perfect Womens Club	Free verse	women,change,
If I Were Asked	Epigram	girlfriend,love,wife,
Super Soupers	Prose	fantasy,writing,girl,me,p
Snowflakes	Epigram	angel,grief,love,
Powerless	Villanelle	love,me,dream,dream,magic
Love Returned	Senryu	love,
Locked In a Jar	Terzanelle	love,heart,dark,dark,hear
The Dream I Live	Epigram	devotion,dream,love,
Cliches Debunked	Quatrain	happiness,humorous,old,bi
Space	Rhyme	dream,space,
What Is This Space	Quatrain	blue,inspirational,
Forever Demands	Nonet	love,universe,
Paint Your Dreams On a Canvas	Free verse	art,beautiful,inspiration
The Real You	Senryu	devotion,
Friend	Free verse	friendship,perspective,
Fireflies	Haibun	love,nature,me,light,ligh
Every Now and Then	Lyric	love,miss you,
Beyond Infinity	Free verse	introspection,universe,
Walk a Mile	Free verse	philosophy,
Hurricane Eileen - the Storm	I do not know?	dedication,
Five Stars	Quatrain	dedication,poems,
Hidden Key	Free verse	creation,dance,dream,univ
Ghost Guitar	Couplet	love,
A Placid Lake	Epigram	introspection,philosophy,
A Thousand Dark Secrets	Dramatic Verse	anger,angst,bereavement,p
Lifegivers Response	Free verse	bible,celebration,drink,j
Red Is the Colour of Passion	Free verse	love,lust,passion,
Articulation of Tears	Free verse	hope,life,sad,
Haiku Versus Rhythm and Rhyme	Haiku	on writing and words
Mirage	Free verse	life,lost,love,
Of Crimson of Rose of Fire of Love	Verse	fire,love,memory,
She Whispered	Light Verse	inspirational,life,women,
I Touch Your Existence	Light Verse	love,
Warrior Princess	Terzanelle	fantasy,
Little Star	Light Verse	love,memory,
The Mighty Hand	Blank verse	grief,life,mystery,
Fire Rises	Rhyme	passion,passion,
Initiative	Free verse	friendship,life,longing,l
A Dream Weaved	Free verse	beautiful,celebration,for
Cinder Girl	Rhyme
Bengal	Personification	nature,
The Teacher	Free verse	teacher,,literature,
Away	Free verse	life,
Half of a Heart	Concrete	health,heart,
That's Good Enough For Me	Rhyme	family,marriage,proposal,
My Insolent Heart	Free verse	addiction
My Mind a Ship In Darkness	Free verse	adventure,,Lullaby,
Marhaba	Light Verse	heaven,history,mystery,
How I Miss You	Free verse	passion,romantic,
The Ghost of You, a Love Letter	Free verse	beautiful,loneliness,love
In Search	Free verse	beautiful,bible,god,
A Quivering Heart	Rhyme	love,life,
Lament	Rhyme	destiny,sad,
Torchlight	Free verse	beautiful,love,romance,
Bewitched By Beauty	Free verse	dream,romance,romantic,
Fool the World	Light Verse	philosophy,poetry,
Shabbat Shalom	Free verse	beautiful,devotion,love,r
Icarus Rejoice	Free verse	art,beauty,love,
Clerihew Soup	Clerihew	tribute,
Ugly	Acrostic	beautiful,image,
True Hearts Beating	Terzanelle	dedication,love,beautiful
King Sun and Goddess Sea	Couplet	sea,summer,
The Lives We Choose	Free verse	freedom,universe,
Lately I'Ve Been Feeling Like:	Free verse	relationship,
Flower Song	Free verse	beauty,love,romance,
Warm Solar Love	Free verse	love,moon,romance,romanti
Life	Prose Poetry	life,love,philosophy,
My Friend	Free verse	absence,angst,blue,
Kiss the Wind	Light Verse	beauty,cry,desire,love,
Betty Boop From Beirut	Quatrain	dedication,love,
Figment	Free verse	beautiful,
Hands of Light	Pantoum	faith,god,heartbroken,hop
Simple Words For Simple People	Prose	analogy,beach,beautiful,b
The Big Bang	Free verse	beautiful,creation,love,s
The Aha Moment	Haiku	death,
The Mourning After	Narrative	grief,loss,son,
Another Man's Clothes	Free verse	introspection,
My Ultra Babe -	Ballad	beauty,desire,devotion,lo
The Huntress	Free verse	beautiful,desire,love,
Lost In the World of Lonely	Lyric	lost love,
Beauty Abides	Blank verse	beautiful,desire,dream,em
All I Want For Christmas	Couplet	christmas,
Love Can Smile	Ballad	love,
Unspoken Words	Quatrain	words,
A Mountain's Challenge	Free verse	introspection,life,
Stardust Drench Me	Verse	hope,imagination,
Opened Book	Free verse	books,emotions,metaphor,
Woman	Quatrain	woman,
Rosebuds	Free verse	romance,rose,
Lace	Acrostic	sensual,
To Be With You -	Ballad	desire,
Casse - Broken	Light Verse	confusion,cute love,heart
Rebel Girl	Ballad	beautiful,beauty,best fri
Rainbow Symphony	Free verse	color,
In the Absence of Moonlight	Quatrain	love,
Paint With Fire	Acrostic	appreciation,beauty,desir

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Heather Ober	Canada	Read
Richard D Seal	United States	Read
Painted Hunter	United States	Read
Andrea Dietrich	United States	Read
Poet Tacito	United States	Read
Kash Poet	India	Read
Ken Carroll	United States	Read
Jack Ellison	Canada	Read
Arthur Vaso	Canada	Read
Liam Mcdaid	Ireland	Read
Charmaine Chircop	Malta	Read
Tim Ryerson	United States	Read
Paul Callus	Malta	Read
Mel Merrill	United States	Read
Justin Bordner	United States	Read
Tim Smith	United States	Read
Maurice Yvonne	Canada	Read
David Meade	United States	Read
Kik Lil	Ireland	Read
Emile Pinet	Canada	Read
Kp Nunez	Philippines	Read
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Frederic Parker	United States	Read
Casarah Nance	United States	Read
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Jan Allison	Isle Of Man	Read