Eileen Manassian Poet Iambic Pentameter

A Place To Lay My Head

Oh for a place to lay my weary head
To seek a haven from the stormy strife
With certainty to give my love and life
And know that I’m adored on sacred bed

Oh for a place to lay my body down
To disrobe of the doubts and naked lie
In opulence of love to gratify
And have true kisses for my head a crown

Oh for a place where doubt dare not appear
Where I can be the one and only dream
Where passion’s not a trickle but a stream
Where arms of love hold all that heart holds dear

I’m wearied from my search for blissful rest
My armor weights me down, my fears assail
From rended heart breaks forth lamenter’s wail
The hope of love from me the world did wrest

Give me a place upon your chest to sleep
Ensure me that your love will steadfast be
Vouch safe to me your ardent constancy
Then with your lips set seal and promise keep

Eileen Manassian

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David Brown November 20, 2014 at 4:10 PM Few poets that I read, are able to write about love in the way that you seem to do so effortlessly, Eileen. Wonderful as always

Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2014 at 8:00 AM Hello Eileen, where are those new ones you promised?? I feel like a baby bird waiting for his mom to come back to the nest with a morsel. Eileen Manassian November 20, 2014 at 8:11 AM I posted two yesterday and deleted them due to some issues. :( Sorry about that. I hope I can get one out soon. Your post is very sweet, indeed. It will help get me going.

Paul Callus November 18, 2014 at 5:27 PM By the way...it is lovely to have Eileen Manassian back; Jade and I never really had the chance to get to know each other! Eileen Manassian November 18, 2014 at 7:15 PM Oh....You did get to know her a little. She did visit you. Sometimes, Paul...sometimes...it's good to be someone else for a while....

Paul Callus November 18, 2014 at 5:25 PM Do not be hard on yourself Eileen; you are capable of giving and receiving bountiful love and passion, not just a trickle. A while back I met the all conquering gladiator, capable of harnessing doubt; let that same strength prevail over trivial weaknesses. (Once again you make reference to Life and Love!). hugs // paul Eileen Manassian November 18, 2014 at 7:14 PM Oh....the trickle wasn't a reference to ME, Paul....I'm never halfway, my dear. NOT when it comes to passion. I am a giver....I get more joy in fulfilling than in fulfillment...almost! ;) thanks for the visit...But you know Appassionata is a complex creature. I hope that is part of the allure. For me there is no life without love....Profoundly true....and sadly true...I sense of self worth is bound in this. I read your Medusa write. That was fantastic...and quite a longer piece. I'm glad you let yourself go at times. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux November 17, 2014 at 9:31 AM A triumphant return! Fantastic! I am so thrilled to have you back writing Eileen. This place is brighter when you are here contributing. You just made my day. Eileen Manassian November 17, 2014 at 9:38 AM :) You never gave up on me, Richard. You don't know how much that means to me. Hugs!

Jack Ellison November 17, 2014 at 8:04 AM A big fat 7+++ dearest Betty! So happy to see you back and using your real name again! Big loving hugs from Cathie's other half! XXXX Eileen Manassian November 17, 2014 at 8:16 AM Kenny....I'm feeling better. Went through a tough patch back there. Couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Glad you are back to visit me. Don't you look smart and dapper in your profile pic. Give Cathie my hugs....save one for you! ;)

Cupids Arrow November 17, 2014 at 7:04 AM Romantic and beautiful ..Lovely! C : ) Eileen Manassian November 17, 2014 at 8:14 AM Thanks, Cupid. :) Read your last poem....really peachy! :)