Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

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A Murmuration of Memories

The murmuration of my memories
fills the sky of my soul
with a beautiful pictoral show
of our long lost love

I watch, transfixed
Euphorically engrossed, I sigh
Oh, what display
of you and me and yesterday!

I relive the splendor
Transfixed
Emotions mixed
with certainty
you and me...and love
it will come again

But like birds, the memories fly away,
and I gaze at an empty sky
wondering why
reality always makes me cry

Eileen Manassian

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John Fleming July 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM Straight from the heart! Nicely done, Eileen. :) john

Richard Lamoureux March 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM With or without the birds you have the sky and all its possibilities.

Victor Buhagiar February 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM So many memories fly away. Always a pity. Loved your poem. Euphorically engrossed, what a phrase. Beautiful. Eileen Manassian February 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM Thank you, dear. Lovely to have you visit again. Hope all is well.

Hilda Greenhough February 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM There is a truthful theme of anticipated happiness against a occasional brutal reality..I've questioned "why do dreams die". I appreciate your poem because I relate to it. Thank you for this beautiful poem. Eileen Manassian February 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM Thank you for your visit and kind comment. Life is never perfect. We do what we do to survive and yes, even to thrive. Blessings.

Paige Hind February 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM Oh, wow, so emotional - makes me want to hug you. It's beautiful. Eileen Manassian February 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM Thanks, sweetie. I appreciate it so much. Hope all is well.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM - A grief over something in life that was lost – something that didn't turn out the way one wanted... a deeply personal journey where memories are erased, Eileen - A painful poem :( - hugs Eileen Manassian February 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM Hello, Sunshine. Thanks for passing by. Painful makes joyful that much better! :) Hope all is well with you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM Dear Eileen, Ahhh, your words move like a dance of wings, so stark, so achingly beautiful. I think the blend of longing and hope is breathtaking, leaving an echo that lingers in the heart. Beautiful and yet sad! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Eileen Manassian February 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM A dance of wings....how beautifully described. I appreciate your analysis of my poem. Hope all is well with you. Blessings.

Frank Sheehan January 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM Wonderful love poem. Very creative with great imagery. Enjoyed. Eileen Manassian January 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM Thank you for your kind remark. I got inspired by the word murmuration and the rest practically wrote itself.

Tom Cunningham January 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM It's sad that memories we have seem to fade away because often they're the only reminder we have of happier times. Hope you're keeping well Eileen. Tom Eileen Manassian January 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM You got the gist of the poem well. Thanks for the visit.