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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!


 


A Favor, Please...

Blog Posted:4/7/2016 7:47:00 AM

Hello Soupers,

I'm sorry I haven't been around much. My muse is still on holiday, it seems. I'm just writing to ask you for a favor. One of my students, Timoteo Neves, has just joined the Soup. Tim has been a great source of encouragment to me, personally. He pushed me to get a reading club going at the university. He's been to visit me in the office several times and has shared his poetry with me. blush  I really want to encourage him to pursue his love for writing, and it would mean so much to me if you were kind enough to give his first poem a read! :)

 

Here is the link: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/antebellum_775532#comments

 

Hugs,

Eileen



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Date: 4/13/2016 8:29:00 AM
You say, " ....don't feel much like an angel today. Someone made a comment about my poetry that really got me down" ...Grandmother says, "Don't worry about what anyone says unless they pay your bills!"
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/22/2016 8:22:00 AM
Great advice Judy!!!
Date: 4/10/2016 2:13:00 PM
- Thumbs up ! :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/10/2016 9:57:00 PM
Thank you, Sunshine. I appreciate your warm rays of light on my page. Hugs
Date: 4/8/2016 3:01:00 PM
Timoteo is a promising writer; he'll get better with writing, reading and listening to sound advice. I hope he won't feel overwhelmed by all the comments and attention! It is very kind of you Eileen to encourage a keen student in this way. hugs // paul
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/10/2016 9:59:00 PM
Thank you, dear. I am proud of Tim. He writes short stories as well. I encourage him to keep writing as only by writing does writing improve. :) I was worried about that as well. However, he is anxious to hone his skill, so he is taking it in his stride. Thanks for the visit, dear. I have posted Maltese Moon. Hugs
Date: 4/8/2016 12:43:00 PM
Lovely that you are supporting your student! I've been quite busy and I'm rarely on Soup, but I'm glad I stopped by your blog (I did earlier but had to run to church.) I've left a comment on his poem. I agree with SuZ... he DOES show a great deal of promise. Hope you are well. Will have to wander down the soupsters news in blogs... hugs, Cyndi
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/10/2016 10:04:00 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read Timoteo's first poem. I read your comment and pointers. He is eager to improve his writing. I'm glad he decided to join the Soup community.
Date: 4/7/2016 4:12:00 PM
Dear Eileen: Thanks for putting the spotlight on Tim. He does show much promise. I hope some rainbows touch your day for the thoughtful kind side of you. Hugs, SuZ
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/10/2016 10:05:00 PM
Thanks, dear. What a sweet sweet post. It has brought me a smile. I've been away for a bit...my muse is still on holiday, but I managed to post a poem last night. I will be by to visit you soon. Hugs
Date: 4/7/2016 2:36:00 PM
Hi Eileen...Lovely avatar there. ..Gonna go read your student ..Hooray.
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 4/8/2016 3:40:00 AM
It's Ok Eileen.. He''ll be back sooner than you think you'll see...Your student is so good Eileen.He has a good teacher : )
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2016 3:09:00 PM
I'm sorry I'm not in touch, dear....not so well. Malta was a breath of fresh air. I'm a little down. The traveling begins. Love you
Date: 4/7/2016 12:30:00 PM
Just on here quick during a break. But will do later, Eileen. Good for you for encouraging him.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2016 12:49:00 PM
Thanks, dear. He's been to my office to discuss some of his work, and I'm glad he decided to join. He's a lovely young man...
Date: 4/7/2016 9:54:00 AM
Eileen, you are an inspiration to all teachers an Angel of hope to her students. I love his poem.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2016 12:51:00 PM
Thanks, dear....so sweet of you to come. My students are dear to me. My office and heart are open to them and they know it. Thanks for visiting Tim. Hugs
Date: 4/7/2016 9:47:00 AM
It is so nice of you to take an interest in one of your students Eileen. I wish every student could have a mentor in the field they would like to pursue in life. You are an angel and Tim is a terrific writer. I can already tell by just reading his first posted poem.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/7/2016 12:53:00 PM
Thanks, Tim....don't feel much like an angel today. Someone made a comment about my poetry that really got me down....I hope people are nice to Tim. Thanks for visiting him. Hugs

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