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A Soft Spot

My heart is old in love years
the flesh not as supple
There has been a hardening
brought on by years of toil
years of care
a heartache or two
or maybe more than a few
have made it quite callous...

My heart is old in love years

and yet...
there is a soft spot in my heart
a tender place
where the flesh is young and strong
beating along
swathed in oxygenated flow
not toughened by age
or hardened by rage...

It is soft
It is warm
It is moist
and fresh
virbrant and alive
full of love...

Yes, there is a soft spot in my heart
for.....you

Eileen Manassian Ghali

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2016

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Red Fiery Date: 6/3/2016 2:39:00 AM You are a wonderful person and a talented Poetes,,,!! Your heart will always beat with warm poetry as you have a vibrant imagination ...I am impressed my dear with this soft spot...~Red A100/100...and a hug~ Login to Reply

Laura Breidenthal Date: 6/3/2016 1:42:00 AM Beautifully written. I love these endearing poems you write. Always so heartfelt and sweet!(: Always, Laura Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/2/2016 8:17:00 PM You need to put your voice with this one. I am struggling to do a new recording now that I am home and my student is not here to help me!! Login to Reply

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/1/2016 6:59:00 PM Such lovely sweet piece Eileen, really makes such nice read with such soft touch, blessings, Gordon Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/1/2016 1:50:00 PM you warm my heart with this affectionate write; soo you, eileen... enticed!..huggs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 2:55:00 PM Thank you, dear... :) all we need is a little tenderness....

Casarah Nance Date: 6/1/2016 9:10:00 AM aww... so sweet. We often lose that soft spot from wear and tear, so glad you still have it there. :) hugs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 2:56:00 PM I do.....I fight to keep it...some people are worth it. Thanks for the visit dear....hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/1/2016 8:08:00 AM Better rush before Richard or Tim fill the spot! Haha Truly delightfully tender writing dear, Eileen! Please keep a spot for me! A seven Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 2:57:00 PM Mr dear esteemed poet.....I'm a big girl...with a big heart. Your place is assured. Hugs

Tim Smith Date: 6/1/2016 6:37:00 AM Very lovely Eileen. I do believe many parts of the heart remain young forever. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 2:57:00 PM Yes....it's true. I'm thankful for that. Thanks for your visit....

Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/1/2016 6:26:00 AM I enjoyed reading this one again Eileen. No one would ever think of you as hard hearted! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 2:58:00 PM It's is the kindness of your heart that allows you to see me in this light. For that....I'm grateful. Hugs

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/1/2016 4:30:00 AM Lovely write all can relate to:) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 2:59:00 PM Thanks, Jo. Much appreciated

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/31/2016 6:12:00 PM oh wow, this is so beautiful, truly one of your best free verse, Eileen. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 3:00:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. Heartwarming post....hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/31/2016 1:47:00 PM - Lovely written, dear Eileen - (I like when you read to me ..... seen all four :) - Best wishes and large hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/1/2016 3:02:00 PM Sunshine.....bless you...for bringing light and love. You warm my heart. Hugs

John Hamilton Date: 5/31/2016 1:07:00 PM Very nice Eileen, must be for Paul, or you spelled callous wrong, anyway I always enjoy your writing this was very tender.Did you mean vibrant and alive? Well done! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/31/2016 11:54:00 PM Thank you for the corrections, John. :) It's much appreciated. I welcome an observant eye. Paul and his family do have a soft spot in my heart. They were so gracious to me in Malta. Paul and I have collaborated many times, but.....that was a typographical error. This is actually a repost of a poem I wrote some time ago...My muse is on holiday so I thought I would repost an older poem...You can check the original out here: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/soft_spot_504338.. I do believe this was before Paul's time....Thanks for the lovely visit. Hugs