All That Remains

The pain and the anger invading your heart
could be overwhelming and tear you apart.
You choke on emotion, you feel it arise,
It comes unrelenting to moisten the eyes.

Alone and bewildered, there’s no one at hand
to bring you some comfort, who would understand.
There are no illusions; you hope and you try
but when there’s no answer you ask only why.

You dwell on the sweetness of long tender kiss
the nights filled with passion and all that you miss
but now there is nothing to brighten your days
your heart still accuses in so many ways.

You should have stayed faithful; you should have confessed
Instead you were seen being kissed and caressed.
You pleaded for tender compassionate grace
But all that remains are these tears on your face

A Callman (Callus and Manassian) Collaboration
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 8:51 AM
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Lamoureux Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM
You both write so well together!
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 2:05 PM
How great to collaborate with someone. Can't imagine. World is so immoral, seems the norm for majority and you portrayed results word for word pain of wrong choices. This was brilliant!
Horsman Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 7:22 AM
wonderful, just so lovely to read, well done both of you. enjoyed!
Manassian Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 2:49 AM
Thank you, Harry. Much appreciated.
Man Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 8:58 PM
I feel the vibes in this incredible duet!
Manassian Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 2:49 AM
Thank you, Summer. Good to see you around.
Michael Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 4:09 AM
A lovely write...good rhythm and flow too...All the best Eileen
Manassian Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 2:49 AM
That is the Paul Callus effect. He is flawless. Thank you for your kind words.
Andresen Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 2:58 PM
- A truly wonderful poem from you two Eileen and Paul ... emotional and genuine - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 9:57 AM
Paul and I enjoy working together. I'm glad you liked this poem, dear
Ashley Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 2:41 PM
A heart aching portrayal of the ramifications of betrayal and the ensuing lost love.. A brilliant collaboration, Eileen and Paul, with moving imagery of emotional regret and longing. The ink you mix together produces magnificent results. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Manassian Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 9:56 AM
Thank you, dear. Paul and I have written many poems together. It's such a joy to collaborate with him. He's so talented and a fine gentleman. I follow his lead and an always happy with the end result. Thank you for your kind remarks.
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