Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

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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

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Red Fiery June 3, 2016 at 2:39 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~

Laura Breidenthal June 3, 2016 at 1:42 AM Beautifully written. I love these endearing poems you write. Always so heartfelt and sweet!(: Always, Laura

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2016 at 8:17 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!!

Gordon Mcconnell June 1, 2016 at 6:59 PM Such lovely sweet piece Eileen, really makes such nice read with such soft touch, blessings, Gordon

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

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

Demetrios Trifiatis June 1, 2016 at 8:08 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 Eileen Manassian June 1, 2016 at 2:57 PM Mr dear esteemed poet.....I'm a big girl...with a big heart. Your place is assured. Hugs

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

Richard Lamoureux June 1, 2016 at 6:26 AM I enjoyed reading this one again Eileen. No one would ever think of you as hard hearted! Eileen Manassian June 1, 2016 at 2:58 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 June 1, 2016 at 4:30 AM Lovely write all can relate to:) Eileen Manassian June 1, 2016 at 2:59 PM Thanks, Jo. Much appreciated

Andrea Dietrich May 31, 2016 at 6:12 PM oh wow, this is so beautiful, truly one of your best free verse, Eileen. Eileen Manassian June 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. Heartwarming post....hugs

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

John Hamilton May 31, 2016 at 1:07 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! Eileen Manassian May 31, 2016 at 11:54 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