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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

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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! :)

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.

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!

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 :)

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

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)

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

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 ; )

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!!

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

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 :)

Silent Hey

Date: 9/19/2016 12:45:00 PM

A VERY NICE POEM KEEP IT UP

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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!

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