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This Too Shall Pass

They say, "This to shall pass", so will my life
This trauma more than just a moment's strife
My heart has scarred from pain it has sustained
And though the storm has passed, I'm withered, drained

"This too pass" so will my innocence
My soul is famished without sustenance
What will not pass is burden of this grief
That masquerades as guest though cruel theif

"This too shall pass": no solace for my pain
It's haunting echos howl in blinding rain
I can not see the hint of dawning light
This adage mocks my soul in dead of night

"This too shall pass" and leave me without soul
It's gruesome passing left a heavy toll
I am alive or am I, who can tell?
Dumbfounded, here I stand at gates of hell

"This too shall pass," I hear angelic voice.
"Don't end it now,  but make the better choice
To live in hope and overcome your fears
For now rest in my arms, I'll wipe your tears."

I held on tight, immersed in sweetest bliss
The comfort that he gave was heaven's kiss
"This too shall pass," I mused, "but life remains
My will to live it all is what prevails."

Eileen Manassian

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Charmaine Chircop Date: 9/4/2023 12:26:00 PM This too shall pass sweet lady..Your will to live and the love from your loved ones will be there for you...You d feel the magical bliss of being alive once-again.Sending you a very big hug. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2023 6:53:00 AM This is viscerally moving. I have experienced depression but thankfully not to the extent you have dealt with. My heart aches for you. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply

The Situation Date: 8/7/2023 7:45:00 PM I found out that this is depression. And like this poem a man said to me" You will get over that" and I did. But the price was three years sadness. Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 7/31/2023 8:05:00 AM I see you been followed by the same oppression I've been through. Great write my friend Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/30/2023 7:30:00 PM The vicissitudes of life - simply unavoidable. Enjoyed your reflections on the roller-coaster... Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/31/2023 2:16:00 AM It can be a difficult journey. Some are more adept at navigating those vicissitudes. I've had a lot on my plate recently. Trying to get back into the game.

Tom Woody Date: 7/30/2023 4:47:00 PM These last two poems have me worried. Are you ok? Charmaine, my new friend, has a saying: Life is beautiful - live! Wishing you the best Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/31/2023 2:18:00 AM I wasn't at the time I wrote this. I'm better now. Visiting my daughter in Cyprus while my husband holds down the fort in Lebanon. He thought I needed to get away. I'm grateful that's he's looking after my 87 year old dad while I recuperate.

Laura Leiser Date: 7/30/2023 3:13:00 PM The grief and burden are so well expressed in your poetic pen, Eileen. Thank the Lord He gives you “heaven’s kiss” amidst the trials of this life. So glad to read your poetry again! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/31/2023 2:19:00 AM The Lord is an ever present help in time of need. What would we do without Him? The problem is... sometimes I get so overwhelmed that I don't come to Him for help. When I do... I'm never disappointed. Big hugs

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/30/2023 9:17:00 AM Yes, this too shall pass, I like the positive ending, Eileen, welcome back:) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/31/2023 2:20:00 AM Thanks, dear. It's good to vent, but we also need to hold on to hope. Thanks for the visit.

John Watt Date: 7/30/2023 6:39:00 AM Eileen, your lovely lyrical rhythms flow so effortlessly, though the storms of pain rage on. Sometimes holding on tight is all that's left. Deep and soulful writing ~ John Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/31/2023 2:21:00 AM Thank you for being gracious in your comment. Yes... writing helps me cope. I was in such a dark place that even that didn't being me the joy it usually does. I'm better now. Thank God.

The Situation Date: 7/29/2023 2:16:00 PM Though on my FB all the time I still missed her on soup until now. I had to catch your picture and then I read. This is a piece of which I can write something about. Because it is poetic. Some of the pieces now a days just arn't. But lets hope "This too shall pass" Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2023 3:11:00 AM Thank you, dear. Your comment brings joy. Hope all is well with you.

Robert Lindley Date: 7/26/2023 10:49:00 AM Your poetry reads very well. So much truth in it and in life we all have to face obstacles. How we face them is what matters. A fav.. God bless you, my friend. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2023 3:12:00 AM Thanks for the visit. Yes, life certainly isn't easy. Hope all is well with you.

Heidi Sands Date: 7/26/2023 7:37:00 AM Great poem to read and a powerful , positive ending. Thank you for sharing :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/30/2023 3:12:00 AM Thanks for dropping by, dear. Big hugs

Arlo Parker Date: 7/25/2023 6:54:00 PM As you reach out thru poetry, know the Soup Troop is here to hear and stand alongside. Blessed Be. :o/ Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/25/2023 11:41:00 PM Thank you for reading. More on your latest poem.

Jan Allison Date: 7/25/2023 10:34:00 AM aww Eileen so glad you are back to share your thoughts through your poetry - I find writing so cathartic and I am so glad to see you penning again. thinking of your sweet lady. hugs jan xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/25/2023 11:42:00 PM Always good to have a visit from you, Jan. It's been easy too long. More on your latest poem.

Ilene Bauer Date: 7/25/2023 10:32:00 AM Eileen - it’s wonderful to see a poem of yours again but I’m sorry for whatever it is you’ve been going through. Hope things improve… Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/25/2023 11:42:00 PM I'm doing better now, thank you, dear. More on your latest poem.