Let Them Sing Their Love Songs

Let writers write their stories
And singers sing love songs
But we both know it, baby
They’ve got this “love” thing wrong

Cause what we’ve got is greater
Than all those words combined
The feelings that course through us
Defy being defined

No, nothing does it justice
It’s deeper than a word
Our “love” is more than magic
Makes all those songs absurd

Your name, there’s nothing sweeter
Your eyes immerse my soul
Your lips, a fiery furnace
Your breath revives my soul

To me, you’re not a hero
Each pales when next to you
And we’re not star crossed lovers
We need a term that’s new

For what we have is legend
It's truer than what’s real
It shames each song and story
Our love is what can heal

And so, I say, “I love you”
Though words can never tell
What rages in my heart
Makes heaven of this hell

So, let them write their stories
And let them sing love songs
But we both know it, darling
They’ve got this whole thing wrong

For there’s no love like our love
All others don’t compare
Cause what we have is stronger
No other stands a prayer

Yes, what we have is stronger:
The sweetest love affair

Eileen Manassian Ghali
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 8/7/2024 10:52:00 AM
Beautiful writing- absolutely!
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Date: 8/12/2023 4:26:00 PM
I am blown away by your work. Why I didn't notice before I do not know.
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Date: 1/30/2021 1:42:00 PM
Cool- JT
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Date: 2/21/2020 11:05:00 AM
I love the lines "The feelings that course through us / Defy being defined". This whole write is a testimony to a committed love that is far greater than words can convey. This has such a lyrical, musical feel to it. Loved it, a fav ~ John
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Date: 10/31/2019 9:03:00 PM
There is immense beauty and gasping depths within this gem my friend. The truth within awes this old poet as upon reading this several times, I see now why we men so oft underestimate women. They have a link to romance built into them whereas we act as savages eager for the conclusion, they master the entire realm of passion as a feast of their own powerful hands. A great poem a and a very fine fav...
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Date: 10/9/2019 11:14:00 AM
Romantic emphasis.... Belief in the action of love.... All verses are very nice..... It was really nice read!!! Well done
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Date: 10/9/2019 9:40:00 AM
I'm sure, without the author name, i'd guess who penned this wonderful gem of poetry,,,I feel humble having read this...
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Date: 9/25/2019 9:39:00 PM
Beautifully written... Could be a song, too :) Loved it. God bless you
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2019 1:38:00 AM
I really want to write a song one day, Regina. That's a real goal of mine. Thank you for your kind words and lovely visit. God bless.
Date: 9/23/2019 8:28:00 AM
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Date: 9/18/2019 7:50:00 AM
Clap clap clap! More applause, standing ovation. You have come back with a splash. Well done dear. Hugs Rick.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2019 1:37:00 AM
I don't know if it deserves a standing ovation, but if I get one from you that's all that matters. :) Thanks, Richard, for being so supportive. Blessings.
Date: 9/17/2019 3:19:00 PM
AHHH I LOVE THIS! You still rock my Eilee ;*
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2019 1:31:00 AM
Oh, how I've missed you, FJ. So good to get a visit from you. Please come....and STAY. I'll make an effort too. Hugs and kisses.
Date: 9/16/2019 5:10:00 AM
- Beautifully written, dear Eileen :) - A pleasure to see you :) - Hope all is well with you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/26/2019 1:30:00 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. So good to have a visit from you. I'm trying to get back in the game, but it's not easy. Life seems to be more hectic than before. Hope all is well. Hugs :)
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/16/2019 5:12:00 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. I've been away for some time. I'm trying to come back, but my writing is a little rusty now. Let's see how things go. Hugs! :)
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