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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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Double Whammy! (The Power of Words & I'm a Youtuber now!)

Blog Posted:5/20/2016 6:33:00 PM

There is a young American student in my Reading Club who has taken two classes I taught last semester. This young man is a tremendous writer. I never thought I had much of an impact on him. After the surprise party the Reading Club threw for me, this student helped carry things to my office. After he had gone, I noticed a note on my desk. It reads:

I have always believed in the power of words. Their sway over man can bring a person to the depths of despair and then in the next instant to the heights of joy. The human soul listens in utter rapture to the words of a powerful song. It reads the words of a great writer and is transfixed. The Word of God transforms lives. There are such varities of words and combinations of words to convey a single thought that the possibilities are endless.

Yet, I am at a loss for words. How can I put into words the impact that you have on this school? I have never met a teacher that not only shows the need for words, but also the beauty of them. You have such passion for words that is infectious to those around you. And it is those around you that you most care about. No matter what is happening in your own life, you always have time to encourage those you come into contact with. It is a gift.

I am looking forward to the day when I am walking through a bookstore and see your name on a book. I know it will happen. You are too fantastic of a writer for it not to. Each word you use fits perfectly with the next. A pearl threaded on to a golden strand could not be better placed. It is so inspirting to see that with all your talent, you don't use it to uplift yourself. You use your work to bring out important issues and to call for change. It is truly amazing.

You have made a huge difference in my life and I wish you many more years to do the same for others.

I sat in my office and just cried and cried. It was one of the BEST gifts I have gotten this birthday! Words are powerful and can bring SO much joy or sorrow. I will treasure this gift for the rest of my life, and I wanted to share it with you.

Another bit of information: I'm on youtube now! You can find me under Eileen Manassian. I'm doing a short poetry segment entitled "Rhymes of the Times" I only have two segments up for now. If you want to have a see...go ahead. Remember....I am a BIG girl who has a BIG heart....among other things! The first couple of segments have been recorded in my back yard...I got the help of two of my students who have time constraints, so....I wasn't too particular on editing. The first segment is just an inroduction to the program...and the second one is one of my poems that won first place in Mystic Rose's Valentine contest. I haven't advertised it on FB yet, nor to my students except for a few. Aside from my family....you are the first to know. I also make mention of POETRY SOUP! Hope you enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35WyUfZLzqc (The Introduction)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uj_ZNqJvu0 (Episode 1- Theme of Love)

****Additional Note

The third one is just out. It is perhaps the best one thus far. It's about communication. It's my highest viewed poem on PS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr7dOmQHymU (Episode 3- The Power of Communication)

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Caycay
Jennings

Date: 5/28/2016 7:39:00 PM

Such validation would be embraced by any who write because their being demands it while their brain wonders the purpose. You have been given reason and rhyme for the seasons of your writes and that is a blessing. I am soaring internally for you right now. Remember to never forget how hearing those words felt. CayCay

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/10/2016 11:39:00 AM

Thanks, dear one. I'm so glad to read this from you right now. You bring me joy with these wonderful words. Hugs, dear.

Poet
Tacito

Date: 5/27/2016 12:20:00 PM

Super, super exciting to see this!!! I will have a look-see later on. Very proud of you, Eileen! Happy belated b-day also!!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/10/2016 11:35:00 AM

Hey you....Thanks a bunch. Hubby made it to the States, but I didn't. Booo. Anyway...Glad you visited the blog. Hugs

Anne-Lise
Andresen

Date: 5/25/2016 5:06:00 AM

- Enjoyable to meet you "live", dear Eileen - Congratulations and good luck - Really great, and I would say "brave" - Number three was my fav. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/10/2016 11:34:00 AM

Thanks, dear. So good to get comments and to know how viewers see the episodes. :) I've been away for some time, Sunshine. Will be back soon to visit. Hugs

Kabuteng P.Ink
K.

Date: 5/23/2016 12:04:00 PM

Hi Eileen! First off-- congratulations to you and your Rhymes of the Times team for pulling off these videos :) I think it's so cool how you capture your viewers-- I enjoy how you are animated when you talk and your voice is so rich and you are so expressive! You're a natural beauty in front of the camera. I will be checking out your future episodes! Can I just give a quick suggestion? Maybe the background audio once you start reading can be lowered down a bit? For me, it sort of competes with your reading, and just me, I get a wee bit distracted by it... pls do continue on with your videos, I really enjoyed watching you and being able to see you!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 5/25/2016 11:00:00 AM

By now, you're probably enjoying quality time with hubby, so yay for you, dear Eileen! Sorry, I missed commenting about your students very touching letter to you, wow!! I agree, that is one of the best gifts ever, one I know you'd treasure forever-- to be able to inspire your students that way-- I am not surprised at all. Continue to do so...& I'm really very happy for you-- that kind of fulfillment can never be quantified. Glad to share my opinions about the background music... pass by my blog anytime, and I hope it can make you laugh :) hugs back!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/23/2016 1:55:00 PM

Yes, dear....I noticed that too. I will ask that that correction be made. Also, the music in the love episode was not matching the speed at which I was reading. I was not involved in the music selection, and I didn't want to be too picky because these students are pressed for time. Thanks for the suggestions, though. I'm thrilled you took the time to view. My hubby is coming home tonight after a month away...won't be on much. Sorry can't check your blog. I will soon...hugs

Paul
Callus

Date: 5/22/2016 4:50:00 AM

Good morning Eileen! What a beautiful note your student wrote! I have kept lovely, touching notes from my ex students, but none compare to this one! ~ I have checked you out on You Tube, and with all honesty I can describe what I saw and heard as excellent. You talk with natural ease, feeling and confidence; your voice timbre is perfect! I'm looking forward to more. hugs...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/22/2016 7:21:00 AM

Thanks, dear Collaborator. You are of the few I actually sent a personal message to about this. :) Your opinion means a great deal to me, Paul. Thank you for taking the time to visit. Of course, with practice...things will get better. It was a hot day out in my yard...and I think that was a reason I wanted to gobble up my words and get into my cool living room with the AC on full blast. :) hugs to you. Have a beautiful day...Malta...Malta...Malta...is in my heart. :)

Timothy
Hicks

Date: 5/22/2016 12:07:00 AM

So nice to hear what some of my favorite people on the Soup sound like ... you have such a vibrant and enthusiastic voice, very fitting for your personality and poetry ... way to spread your horizons on YouTube. Happy for you! :D Continue to inspire, Eileen ... what a joy that must have been to read that note one of your students left you. Thanks for sharing and sending me here :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/22/2016 2:28:00 AM

Thanks, Timothy. Glad you took the time to check me out! Also....that bit..."some of my favorite people on the Soup" wasn't lost on me. Thanks, dear. I feel the same way about you, and I'm super glad you came back. It was an absolute joy to read this note. Another one of my students who is on the site wrote a lovely acrostic for me. Yes...I had a lovely bday. I wanted you to go there. So you online and thought I'd hit you up. :)Thanks for the words of affirmation, Tim. They have touched my heart. Blessings, dear.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 5/22/2016 12:11:00 AM

I don't often "listen" to poems being read aloud, but I loved how expressive you were when you did it ... the confidence and passion are contagious.

Becca
Teagan

Date: 5/22/2016 12:04:00 AM

Eileen... you are a natural in front of the camera! You're beautiful, your voice is beautiful, and your smile is infectious. I'm really glad you shared this with us!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/22/2016 2:24:00 AM

That was due...serious! ;)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/22/2016 2:23:00 AM

These are lovely words, Becca. Thank you. It honestly took a lot out of me to put myself out there...do to the way I feel about myself at this stage of my life. It's ok. If I wait till I "lose weight"...I'd wait a jolly long time, wouldn't I? ;) I'm not sure if it will continue or not...I'm just glad at least I tried. I'm planning to post one every Thursday. I'll be better prepared for the coming ones. Thanks for the encouragment. Hugs

Eileen
Manassian

Date: 5/21/2016 1:55:00 PM

This is my daughter's comment on her Facebook post sharing my program: "My momma is on the YouTubezzz!!! A channel she created to share her love of words. I can't say how proud I am of this lovely lady. Beautiful, brave, and so talented. Love you Eileen! Being with you is like paradise! ?" Her approval....means the world to me. :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/22/2016 2:17:00 AM

You thought right! Big girls needs those affirming words....Thank you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:56:00 PM

That ? is supposed to be a heart.

Alexis
Y.

Date: 5/21/2016 11:05:00 AM

Hi Eileen, I watched your third video and it was just as good as the first two. I think your words will be very impactful as a matter of fact they already are. I look forward to the next video- Alexis

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:51:00 PM

The fourth one is up too! :) We will space out the rest to once a week...on Thursdays! Alexis....what makes me swell with pride is my daughter's reaction. She is very honesty with her opinion. When I sing in church, if go flat on some of the notes, she'll let me know...so I value her opinion. She's so proud of this that she's shared the link on youtube! :) I'm so happy. Thank you for your lovely comment, dear. To come back to write....it means a lot to me. XOXO

Eileen
Manassian

Date: 5/21/2016 9:33:00 AM

Hey people!! My student put the third one up!! It's about Communication. It features my most viewed poem on the site: Let my Silence Speak. Please give it a listen! :) Hugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr7dOmQHymU

Nandita
Das

Date: 5/21/2016 9:24:00 AM

How beautiful! Your poem, your reading, your voice and you. As also the note from your student. I too look forward to reading your book. Eileen, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 9:36:00 AM

Nandita!!! Bless you...Bless you for that. You don't know....how much that means. :) Thank you. You've always been so good and kind to me. I'm sending you BIG GIRL hugs! :)

Alexis
Y.

Date: 5/21/2016 8:47:00 AM

WoW! Eileen, You did such a amazing job. I just watched both videos and you were a excellent host. I hope this opens many doors for you because your talent as well as heart is incredible. Your voice is so beautiful and melodic. Hey big girls rock! I can say that because I'm a big girl too! That note your student left you was amazing- Alexis

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 9:18:00 AM

:) Thanks, sweetie...I've struggled with weight issues all my life. An under-active thyroid and antidepressants (enhancer of the appetite) don't help the situation...I'm going to try to reduce, but when I'm alone and depressed...I turn to food for comfort and it's an endless cycle. :( Anyhow...Thanks for the positive review. :) I'm going to ask my student to post the third one up tomorrow. It's all about communication! ;) I haven't advertised on FB, yet...I still have things to think through on that one. :) Hugs, dear. So happy that read this encouraging review. Hugs

Tim
Smith

Date: 5/21/2016 6:52:00 AM

Under your video click the share button. There will be an URL that shows up, above that there is a tab call "embedded" click on there, a new http will appear. Copy that. Go into edit poems and paste that into the embedded YouTube video box. Then update

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 9:21:00 AM

Oh....Tim! Thanks for being so kind to me....I REALLY will try to do that. It's not my best reading, actually. Was told I was a bit too fast...I didn't choose the music, my student did. Oh well...good for a beginning, I guess. :) Thanks for the help. Hugs

Team
Poetrysoup

Date: 5/21/2016 6:38:00 AM

Wow, fantastic!!! We'll be keeping an eye on you. :-) Great job.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 9:23:00 AM

WOW! Here you are! I did tell you about it, didn't I? :) Thanks....I do want to promote the site...It took me forever deciding what to share first...then I decided the first six episodes would be my highest views poems...then I'd branch out. I will plug in TPS every time. I will also see if at some point some of my fav poets will allow me to read their works. I'm SO excited. :) Thanks! I still have to advertise on FB...I have LOADS of contacts...not to mention family! ;) PS came first. Hugs

Connie
Marcum Wong

Date: 5/21/2016 6:02:00 AM

I was so impressed at how beautifully you read your winning poem Eileen. What a magnificent poem it is! You look so pretty and speak so professionally. I am happy you are doing this and do hope you continue. I can see why you were so moved by the letter from your student. You never know how many lives you will impact as a teacher. One of my daughters is a teacher of challenged teens and her students love her too. Keep up the great work. Love, Connie

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 6:09:00 AM

Dear Connie...I'm so grateful for your visit to this blog and to the youtube videos. It wasn't easy for me to go through with it due to my body image issues. I've had this dream for quite some time and talked to my student about it...but kept putting it off. Then I decided to do it on my bday...Can't leave something unfulfilled. Days are passing. Yes, this letter from Michael will be one that I cherish always. He spoke to my heart when I was feeling low. You must be so proud of your daughter, dear. Personally...I'm so proud of you for the CONSTANZA form...That is my next goal...To come up with a form that bears my name :) Aloha, dear. Hugs

Jan
Allison

Date: 5/21/2016 4:44:00 AM

Absolutely stunning Eileen - no wonder your students adore you - you bring poetry to life - fabulous!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 6:11:00 AM

I'd blush at your praise if I had lighter skin, dear! ;) Thanks ever so much, Jan...Of course there are things that I'd tweak, but the student who was working on it has a lot on her plate...and I didn't want to overwhelm her. I'll give them both something monetary for their efforts, but still....it's just an experiment. We will see how it goes. There are four others ready to be posted....so, I'll keep you...posted! :) Hugs

Eve
Roper

Date: 5/21/2016 12:42:00 AM

The video is wonderful,Eileen. Hugs Eve

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:06:00 AM

OH...thanks for watching, dear. :) I know there are improvements to be made, and I'm not sure if I will continue or not. I have another four to post, so...we will see how it goes. Thanks for taking the time to view it. Hugs

Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 5/21/2016 12:05:00 AM

Hi Eileen: you are a natural. I can see why your student loves you so. You really brought your poem alive in a beautiful setting. Kudos to you and your team. SuZ

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:15:00 AM

:) So grateful that you took the time to watch...I'm a little nervous about it all, but it's been something that I've wanted to do for some time. I have four more to post and then the next set we will record in the University Library...there is a beautiful jacaranda tree in bloom that can be seen through the window. The flowers are a glorious purple. Should be good. :) Hugs and thanks

Rob
Carmack

Date: 5/20/2016 9:35:00 PM

I checked out your two videos. You, Peter and Olivia did a great job. That was a nice note that your student left for you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:17:00 AM

:) Thanks, Rob. God knows I needed it. I've been overwhelmed by student support these past couple of days. My family is away for my bday, and I was severely depressed. I enjoyed 7 different birthday parties, this note and an acrostic one by another student, messages, and a blog....I think God knew I needed words of affirmation to tide me over this tough patch. Thanks for viewing....

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2016 8:10:00 PM

wow, Eileen, I just viewed both video. AMAZING work by you and your camera person in your back yard. GREAT sound and you have a melodious voice. It's one of the best readings of a poem I have heard. Also congrats on that sweet letter you received from a student. I have had very few students care about my poetry, but the few that did made me feel wonderful!! (I don't teach poetry like I imagine you do. It must be so fun to have students with you that want to learn about poetry)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:19:00 AM

:) Your praise and affirmation lift my spirit, Andrea. I wasn't sure if I'd share with Soup family. I haven't on FB yet...though that would get me tons of support. I guess I'm just feeling the water...My students know I'm not an expert. I keep telling them we are on learning journey together...and often, their work just amazes me. :) I'm glad that you had some students who appreciated your amazing gift, Andrea. You know what I think of you. In fact, if you ever write an encouraging post, I'll tell my kids..."and SHE'S a language teacher!" ;) Hugs

Tim
Smith

Date: 5/20/2016 7:56:00 PM

That is awesome Eileen. Do you know you can put the YouTube video on your poem now not just a link. It is a new feature and not difficult to do. I will go take a look.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:21:00 AM

Please let me know how to do it, Tim. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to do the audio. I'd love to read my poetry. I'm trying to record on SoundCloud...and then figure a way to transfer. Any help would be appreciated. Hugs

Arthur
Vaso

Date: 5/20/2016 7:21:00 PM

Hi Eileen, this makes me smile, you have an impact on people here as well, you are sweet, beautiful and inspiring, also when I saw all the photos on FB, felt like I was there, in fact wish I was for some cake too!!! Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:23:00 AM

I'm just a silly goose who is in love with words, Arthur. Poetry allows me to live alternate lives, experience things I would not have the opportunity otherwise. I always encourage my kids to strive to go beyond mediocrity. Some do...As for cake...the students in EACH of my 4 classes three we a party...as did my Reading Club...and the university faculty...So, there was LOTS of cake! If I could have saved you some...I surely would have, dear.

Richard
Lamoureux

Date: 5/20/2016 7:02:00 PM

Hi Eileen, good for you! I will try to access them. What a tremendous note from your student. It's great to receive this kind of validation. It is well deserved.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2016 1:26:00 AM

Thanks, Richard. I also finally found you on Inspired Word Cafe...You read your poem on BIG GIRLS DO CRY! ;) Felt you were reading my life story. As you can see from the youtube vid, I AM a big girl...I wasn't always like that, but...there are many contributing factors that I need to deal with before I can have the nice end result the girl in your poem did. Thanks for inspiring ME! Hugs

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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,
11/18/2017	The Kiss of Klimt	Iambic Pentameter	tribute,
11/18/2017	Constanza	Rhyme	sensual,
11/18/2017	Stalker Shocker	Iambic Pentameter	psychological,
11/13/2017	One Stone	Sonnet	betrayal,
11/12/2017	Blushing Virgin Soul	Rhyme	relationship,
11/9/2017	The Scent of Poems Past	Sonnet	community,poetry,poets,
11/9/2017	Obsession Confession	Dramatic Monologue	sick,truth,
11/9/2017	Stream of Consciousness	Free verse	true love,
11/7/2017	I Took My Child To Church Today- Tribute	Rhyme	tribute,
11/5/2017	Do Not Delay	Iambic Pentameter	death,
11/4/2017	Love's Retiree	Rhyme	heartbroken,how i feel,tr
11/4/2017	The Warrior Princess Speaks	Epic	strength,woman,
11/4/2017	Reverse Sonnet- Love's Death and Life	Sonnet	death,life,love,
10/31/2017	My Sweet Shereen	Quatrain	daughter,feelings,for her
10/28/2017	The Reality of Us	Enclosed Rhyme	passion,
10/28/2017	Free To Write	Iambic Pentameter	freedom,poetry,,literatur
10/24/2017	Better Off Dead	Narrative	heartbreak,,literature,
10/14/2017	Love Can	Personification	love,true love,
10/12/2017	For I Have Weathered Storms	Sonnet	storm,
10/8/2017	What Happened To You	Dramatic Monologue	absence,poets,
9/30/2017	I Am More	Dramatic Monologue	poetry,
9/24/2017	A Half Century Celebration	Rhyme	birthday,husband,
9/21/2017	Till the Grave	Sonnet	i love you,
9/17/2017	Legendary Lovers	Couplet	love,relationship,
9/12/2017	You Kill Me With Kindness	Dramatic Monologue	heartbreak,pain,

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Fav Poems

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

Fav Poets

Poet	Country
Richard Lamoureux	Canada	Read
Ilene Bauer	United States	Read
Demetrios Trifiatis	Greece	Read
Donna Jones	United States	Read
Harry Horsman	Australia	Read
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
Laura Breidenthal	United States	Read
Lin Lane	United States	Read
Frederic Parker	United States	Read
Casarah Nance	United States	Read
Suzanne Delaney	United States	Read
Jan Allison	Isle Of Man	Read