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Adored To Abhorred

from owned to dethroned
you led me
from queen to unseen
you hid me
once crowned to now bound
you kept me

absorbed to derobed
you left me
a spectacle to be gawked at
you jeered me

from diamond to dust
you threw me
once devoid of lust
you spurned me

and yet, here I am
  naked
       bleeding
              dishonored
  unwanted

here I stand
here I smile
biding my time a while
knowing as I do
the inner splendor shines through

I bathe my naked body
perfume every curve
comb out my raven hair
for I dare
This is swear:

None can usurp my throne
It's mine and mine alone
I climb the stairs
and they all stare
yes, they stare
so aware
the Queen has returned
your history’s been burned

I'm here
more beautiful than before
radiance galore
I see you
with flames of desire
once more in your eyes
you...watch me.....R^I^S^E

my glory emanates through
every idol set up by you
adoration's MY due

It is true:

discarded to lauded
I taunt you
demeaned to re-queened
I rule you

I reign, I disdain
don't be vain
your plea to return
I will burn
spurn
I'll watch you yearn

you can't take me back
I know what you lack
a heart and a soul
I won’t make you whole

Knighted to blighted
I see you

And so….
adored to abhorred
I leave you


Eileen Manassian Ghali

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2016

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Lauren Godly Date: 10/15/2016 11:35:00 AM Hi Eileen, I'm not sure if my email sent to you but I was asking if I could possibly use your poem in a college project? Please reply, thanks. Love your work! :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/15/2016 3:16:00 PM Lauren.....We are in touch. Thanks for reading.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/25/2016 8:39:00 PM oooh, the tigress comes out with claws on this one. YOU GO GIRL. Lots of great monorhyme sets too! I enjoyed it. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/2/2016 6:03:00 AM She is never too far away, dear. I'm glad you liked this piece, dear. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 9/24/2016 4:31:00 AM Inspiring, real, captivating and deep! No wonder it is a winner dear Eileen! A seven! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 10/2/2016 6:04:00 AM Thank you, my dear esteemed poet. Your opinion of my work is very important to me. Hugs

Carol B. Date: 9/22/2016 9:59:00 AM Wow an amazing write. I loved it :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/24/2016 3:10:00 AM Thanks, Carol. Much appreciated. :)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/22/2016 5:48:00 AM Interesting and thought provoking - I enjoyed this thoroughly. With all my best for you - Gina Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/24/2016 3:11:00 AM Thank you, Regina. It was a write I enjoyed working on. Took some doing, but I'm content with the end result. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/21/2016 8:18:00 AM A hello and a hug.;0) Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 9/24/2016 8:12:00 PM Here we call that a "double double" :) I will let Richard explain!!! Eileen Manassian Date: 9/24/2016 3:11:00 AM Sending them back in double portion! :)

Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2016 7:45:00 AM Excellent, Eileen!! Very powerful...there is a lesson here for those who wallow in defeat...inner strength will help them to rise again! Your pen is indeed mightier than the sword:) I love how you balanced the first and second parts of the poem, shows talent and ability. This goes to my faves. Congrats on p.o.t.d. Hugs // paul Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/24/2016 3:13:00 AM Thank you, dear Paul. You know how highly I value your opinion of my work. :) I'm blessed with your words of affirmation. It was a poem that was running rampant in my mind for a day or two and I had to catch and subjugate it. This is the result. I'm glad you enjoyed it, dear. Hugs

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/21/2016 2:38:00 AM Wow , this poem conveys exactly what my daughter is living through right now. I am encouraging her to feel empowered as you have managed in this amazing poem. Congratulations on being honored with POTD Eileen. This is wonderful! 7 ; ) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/24/2016 3:19:00 AM Thanks, dear Connie. One must love self and not accept any sort of maltreatment. I'm glad you connected with this piece. Sending love and encouragement to your daughter. Hugs

Viv Wigley Date: 9/21/2016 12:57:00 AM Whoah, fiery and gutsy, Eileen. You'll get no argument from this quarter. Great stuff. Viv x Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/24/2016 3:20:00 AM Fiery and Gutsy...great adjectives, Viv. Thanks ever so much. Glad you dropped by, dear. Hugs

Laura Hay Date: 9/20/2016 4:49:00 AM #7 - such passion and dramatic short lines make this magnificent! Now on my favs list. Well done on POTD too, warm regards, Laura. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/20/2016 2:39:00 PM I'm honored, Laura. Thank you for faving this poem. Much appreciated. :)

Jan Allison Date: 9/20/2016 2:33:00 AM Dropping back with my congrats on POTD:-):-):-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/20/2016 2:39:00 PM Hello, dear Jan. Thanks for stopping by. I always love getting visits from you, dear. Hugs

Miraj Raha Date: 9/20/2016 1:40:00 AM Wow what a redemption!!Yes one should always fight back,and then laugh at the person who laughed while you were crying. Powerful write Eileen. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/20/2016 2:38:00 PM Thanks ever so much, Miraj. I'm glad to see you at my page. Sometimes these vindictive writes are soothing. :)

Taneesha Harper Date: 9/19/2016 9:49:00 PM beautiful I love it <3 Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/20/2016 12:08:00 AM Thank you, Taneesha. I'm glad you liked it. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/19/2016 5:32:00 PM Eileen This is a beautiful poem it flowed with each word. I read it twice. Well done. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/20/2016 12:08:00 AM Thank you for the lovely visit, Darlene. I'm honored that you would read it twice. :)

Daniel Turner Date: 9/19/2016 2:42:00 PM Back to say congratulations for POTD, Eileen. Much deserved!! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/20/2016 12:09:00 AM How sweet. Love second time visits. Thanks, Daniel. Much obliged. :)

Alexis Y. Date: 9/19/2016 1:33:00 PM Hi Eileen, I haven't been posting lately but I'm so glad I saw this powerful write. I love poems with a good message. I heard the message of inner strength loud and clear. You write for the ones who have lost their voice. Kudos to you my talented friend. Congratulations for getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor. A without a doubt Seven:-) Alexis Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/20/2016 12:09:00 AM Alexis, dear....your heart is loving and kind. Thanks ever so much for the lovely post. You have brought me joy with the words of praise and affirmation. Bless you. I'm touched. :) Nette Onclaud Date: 9/19/2016 1:50:00 PM yes; a POTD win is yours, eileen..huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/19/2016 12:48:00 PM - Wow .... a really wonderful poem dear Eileen, enjoy reading it this evening - I am glad that it was chosen as p.o.t.d. - CONGRATULATIONS !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Silent Hey Date: 9/19/2016 12:45:00 PM A VERY NICE POEM KEEP IT UP Login to Reply

Sheila Sacks Date: 9/19/2016 9:00:00 AM Kudos Eileen for discovering at your core that you are already fine and magnificent and complete! A wonderful write! Congrats on POTD. Sheila Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/19/2016 11:45:00 AM Thanks ever so much, Sheila. I appreciate the visit and kind words. :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/19/2016 7:44:00 AM Way to go Eileen, congratulations on POTD. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/19/2016 11:45:00 AM You are always so good to me, Richard. Thanks a million for being YOU. Hugs

Agnes Krampe Date: 9/19/2016 7:02:00 AM What a strong poem! Congrats on POTD, Eileen. Agnes Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/19/2016 11:48:00 AM Thank you, Agnes. Much appreciated.

Charlie Smith Date: 9/19/2016 6:48:00 AM You go girl, this sounds a bit personal. Well done and congratulations on a very deserving POTD honor... Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/19/2016 11:49:00 AM Thanks, Charlie. It is a poem for all to value self in the proper light. :) Appreciate the visit.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/18/2016 7:47:00 PM Hugs back Eileen, enjoy your company. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/19/2016 4:35:00 AM Thanks, Richard. :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/18/2016 9:21:00 AM Hello Eileen, great to see a new one. This is really worth the wait. Ooh la licious! 777777777777777777. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/18/2016 3:44:00 PM Thanks, Richard. I will post as I have time. We are busy with relatives visiting at the moment. Should have more free time next week. That Ooh la licious always does my heart good. Hugs

Arthur Vaso Date: 9/17/2016 11:04:00 PM If I ever hid you, it would be to hide the greatest treasure I ever found! and keep it all for me me me! :) Hugs! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/18/2016 1:47:00 AM Awwwwwww....what a sweet comment, Arthur. You are so good to me. :) Thanks for being such a dear. Hugs

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