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A Time For Me

When will the time for me arrive
when I no longer have to strive
to fight to keep myself alive?

When will I travel land and see,
no longer bound by misery,
but free to bask in revelry?

When will my heart be unafraid
of death that beckons to the grave,
and mocks my show of being brave?

When will I use my wings to fly
Unfettered, meant to soar up high
at home in azure, boundless sky?

When will I see the phoenix rise
through clear and not these misted eyes
When will my dreams materialise?

When will I know there's more to life
than war and death, this endless strife,
and daily horror that is rife?

When will I taste a love so pure,
a love that does not lose allure
a love so strong, it will endure?

"For everything there is a time"
This is a holy paradigm
When will this truth be also mine?

Eileen Manassian

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John Loving Iii

Date: 6/18/2025 1:53:00 PM

exactly what I expect from you a masterpiece.

Heather Ober

Date: 1/10/2025 8:37:00 AM

Gosh, this is powerful. I got shivers reading it. My heart aches for you and everything your part of the world is forced to endure. Wishing you strength and peace, my friend.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/5/2024 5:26:00 AM

In this life there will be mere glimpses but within those glimpses springs hope eternal.

Michael Tor

Date: 11/27/2024 10:26:00 AM

Such a desperate plea for peace in this war like existence Eileen. To have resolve and comfort in our inner emotions dealing with the affects of a fallen world.You have shared what chaos and events we have no control, but one deals with. I hope you can cope and have faith that tomorrows bring better days, and lift your spirits up, to bring normality and peace to your life. Remember God loves you and he is in control, and someday you will have all you wish for in your life Dear Poetess.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/27/2024 11:07:00 AM

Always have hope Dear Lady your dad and husband need you and all who love you. Remember you are not alone in this fight. God has known all your heartache and struggles you are not alone he loves you and wants the best for you. Reach out to him like you have been , he is the great comforter, please remember although you don't see him he is there with you, always remember that Eileen for he loves you very much...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/27/2024 10:52:00 AM

Thank you for your visit. These are comforting words, indeed. I sometimes feel like life has passed me by. Yes, God is a constant that I cling to. I know a better day is coming. I just hope I can hang in there till then. It's been a very very difficult week, and I truly felt alone, but things at starting to look up. Thank you for your kindness.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/27/2024 10:32:00 AM

I wish you hope and love, and much support in your struggle to achieve resolve Eileen. God bless you and heal you and this one is another favorite from me for your honesty in sharing and I pray there will be peace in your Country. Again blessings to you and your Country and may all wars end. A favorite my Dear...

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 11/19/2024 11:17:00 AM

If only I could fix the mechanism of this infinite clock I wish I could teleport you to a better moment on this rock Since I am not mechanically inclined; I'll just pray for peace on your block.........I totally blame Paige for leading me to your work :) Be safe dear poetess! Finest Regards A.S.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2024 3:19:00 AM

Thank you so much for your creative and caring comment. It brought me reprieve from the turmoil of life. :) Paige is a dear for "advertising" my work.

Paige Hind
Date: 11/19/2024 3:36:00 PM

Glad to show her around! :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 11/18/2024 4:10:00 PM

We have all had such thoughts: Life is life, and all we can do is live it the best we can and not add more burdens than what life gives us. Dear poet

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2024 3:20:00 AM

Seems like lately it's been really stacked up against me, Frederic. I feel overwhelmed and anxious, but today is a good day. I will take what I can from it. Blessings and thanks.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/17/2024 10:48:00 PM

Dear Eileen, this is a poem of lament. Who knows what the future holds for us? We can only hope for better things.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2024 3:21:00 AM

Yes, dear Victor. While we breathe, we can hope. I'm trying...praying...and going through the motions to get by one day at a time.

Paige Hind

Date: 11/17/2024 3:55:00 PM

I wish you all of that, dear Eileen. A beautiful and wistful poem- enjoyed your thoughts

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2024 3:22:00 AM

Thank you, Paige, for being so gracious and kind. Bless you for having a warm, sensitive heart. Hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/17/2024 12:41:00 PM

I feel your pain Eileen, it's heartbreaking seeing the news reports what's going on in your country, it's always the innocent that suffer. Take care. Tom

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/22/2024 3:24:00 AM

Yes, today is Independence Day here, and I wonder...what kind of independence do we have? The sound of the drones is so unnerving, as is the sound of blasts that I know is taking lives. Thank you for caring, Tom.