Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

All the Dead Bodies

What do I do with all the dead bodies
Of those who have murdered my heart
And left me a wreck
With no hopes and dreams
No self esteem
No will to fight
Or get through the night…

What? What do I do with all the dead bodies
Strewn along the pathways of my mind
People who are dead to my heart
Those whom I want to forget
Who fed me the bile of regret
What do I do?

What do I do with all the dead bodies
Of those who have deadened my love
And left my heart frozen, numb
Left me alone to scream
Thirsty by love's stream
Longing to die
Without knowing why
They could be so cruel
To break my heart’s every rule
What shall I do?

I will bury them….
In some forgotten well
As I live out my hell
Of the memories they’ve left behind
To this heart they were not kind
I will bury them…
Once and for all
There is no resurrection call
For the dead bodies of my heart…

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Danesh Morgan July 27, 2013 at 9:38 AM what brilliant idea, buried the dead buggers, by midnight hour, and dance with me. Eileen Manassian July 28, 2013 at 3:28 PM :-D What a sweet post....

Anne-Lise Andresen July 21, 2013 at 6:28 AM - Got a bit caught by title Eileen .... fabulous well written!! - Have a nice Sunday my friend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian July 21, 2013 at 6:31 AM Yes...the title was a bit creepy....Thanks for reading nonetheless! HUGS! XOXOXOX

Arthur Vaso July 21, 2013 at 1:00 AM Wonderful, however this is a dual to the death LOL you have inspired me, so I have written one based on this!!!! :) Eileen Manassian July 21, 2013 at 6:31 AM I have no power to dual against you, my dear...I'm glad you liked it and have written a poem based on this theme. I read it....It is amazing!

Russell Sivey July 20, 2013 at 9:28 PM Wow, This is a wonderful write, such a tremendous poem Eileen! You have written a delightful piece full of incredible splendor! I felt your write deep within my soul, I have felt like that before! I truly enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this evening! What a powerful message you have written here my friend, Great Work!! Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 10:04 PM RUSSELL.....thanks for the visit, and the lovely compliment. Sorry you have experience this as well. I think every human being alive has experience a love that hurt or are in a hurtful relationship. Yes...for healing to take place, these issues need to be dealt with. Have a great day! :)

Laura Breidenthal July 20, 2013 at 7:09 PM This is crazy good and it has easily become a favorite poem. "People who are dead to my heart"...Oh, I would not want to be on your bad side. Dark, engorging, truly gorgeous sentiments filled with deathly analogy. Absolutely love this new poem here. Always, Laura Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 10:03 PM Crazy....ha ha...that adjective does fit me, my dear! :) I know you meant it for the write, but.....hee hee! No...my bad side is dark indeed! Glad you liked this one, my dear...If you like dark...Why not read "I Cut you Out of My Life." You will love the blood and gore! Hugs!

Richard Lamoureux July 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM A little darker than usual but very effective. When your done can I borrow the shovel?? Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 10:01 PM ;) Richard Lamoureux July 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM :0) Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 2:37 PM :) Oh Richard...I never ever expect that question from you! But having read your Twisted Vines...I'd be glad to lend you the shovel...only after you promise to help me. My job will take TIME! :) Thanks for the visit!

Richard D Seal July 20, 2013 at 2:03 PM I believe Dr Crippen also had this problem lol, Very good write Eileen but trust me, Just forget about them, it aint worth it. Take care, Richard Richard D Seal July 21, 2013 at 9:01 AM Come now Mrs Ghali, You can always walk away from people, if you want to Eileen Manassian July 21, 2013 at 6:34 AM Hmmmmmmmm....middling fair. Thought you'd have something a little more.....profound. Walk away? You can walk away from a PC....You can't always do that from people! I want my money's worth, Mr Shrink. Give me more........... Richard D Seal July 21, 2013 at 6:22 AM Ok, I'll tell you how I do it. I think back to my darkest hour, from there nothing is as bad or worth getting upset over. You know, sometimes I just have to walk away from this PC, like right now Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 2:39 PM Ok, Richard...How? How do I forget? I'm getting better...but still....this stupid heart of mine never wants to learn! Got a magic pill, or heart tranquilizer or....spikes to put on the exterior of my heart? What do you do, "Mr....I'm good at giving advice cause I have it all together?"

Poet Destroyer A July 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM Hi Eileen, deep, stewing and wondering what to do with the dead bodies. the imagery is deep. good to know you can let go, if that is what you are talking about... always~ LINDA Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 2:40 PM It's stewing alright, MS Beautiful! :) Yup...that is what I'm talking about...Letting GO! :) Thanks for taking the time to visit! I appreciate it!

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper July 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM Eileen, this was a very enjoyable poem! As someone who enjoys writing about love I really liked it, especially when the title threw me completely off guard. Great Job! MC Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 2:41 PM I'm reading some of your work! Will post some comments in a bit! Thanks for the visit. Yes...glad the title made you think it would be some gruesome horror movie scene! Well....it is gruesome work! But...someone's got to do it!

Mark Norton July 20, 2013 at 1:36 PM to eileen...i read this poem and i wondered about the thoughts that were going through your mind... is it a truth that i think we all have at some time in our lives, or just a dream from somewhere in your past? what ever the case i did enjoy reading it... love mark Eileen Manassian July 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM You wouldn't want to know the thoughts, Mark. They were very dark indeed! It's the truth! I'm glad you enjoyed reading...Come again!