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Because of You

I used to be naive, I used to trust
but then that trust just crumbled into dust
the world at large is so unkind, it's true
there is the world at large, and then there's you

You are the one on whom I rest my soul
my naked thoughts reveal without control
You are the one to banish every doubt
to make me see what trust is all about

You are the one I tell each secret fear
the one whose fragrant promise lingers near.
You are the one who knows my hidden ways
Who fills with love the moments and the days

You are my fortress sure, my anchored dream
I lie still in your arms in flowing stream
You are the one who loves without degree
the one whose smile erases history

You are the lover's hope avowed in pledge
A sure security when life's on edge
You are my truth, my strength, my everything
Because of you, my heart and soul can sing

Eileen Manassian
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Stevenson Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 5:47 AM
A Lovely piece! X
Duet Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 3:33 PM
So beautiful, Eileen.
Makama Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 1:02 PM
This is really really amazing. I think I'll have to try this iambic-pantameter and see how good o can be. Lovely! So lovely!
Jim Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 12:14 PM
This is just wow
Makama Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 12:12 PM
Incredible. This is just wow!
Lewis Avatar
September 23, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Wonderful
Puteho Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 12:16 PM
Beautiful poem
Vanwagner Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 6:02 AM
This is truly going into my favorites...nicely done! love it!
Grant Avatar
August 25, 2018 at 7:51 AM
Awesome piece! Eileen I really enjoyed it I can't wait to read more!
Inman Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 8:58 AM
An array of beautiful verses in your poem Eileen.
Ellison Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 6:59 AM
I have been remiss Miss Boop for not visiting... please accept my apologies!!! This was beautiful as are all of your poems!!! Lovesies, Kenny!!! XOX
Roper Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Amazing, Eileen, fall in love and then to be out of love.... Nicely done sweet lady
Peter  Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 4:40 AM
This is beautiful, I love it
Williams Avatar
June 23, 2017 at 1:29 AM
Amazing Eileen, I love the flow of the words. I think the last line depicts a powerful message. Well done...Maria
Duet Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 8:32 PM
Such a lovely poem. I like the rhythm and rhyme as well as the theme.
Manassian Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 9:13 PM
Thank you, Carol. I'm glad you liked this piece.
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Congrats on a heartfelt write, many great lines and wonderful rhyme structure!
Manassian Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 10:20 PM
Thank you, Keith, for the lovely comment and visit.
Manassian Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 10:05 PM
Thank you, Keith, for the lovely comment and visit.
Krampe Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 8:34 PM
So glad I found your poem, Eileen - it is beautiful.
Dalei Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 4:25 PM
It is really very good. Very nice concept. 7 from me...........//hugs
Williams Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 1:27 PM
Beautiful...
Breedt Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 11:31 PM
Hi Eileen, congratulations on your placement I loved your words.
Kinch  Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 3:33 PM
This is definitely going in my favourites it is so beautiful. Congratulations on such a superb write.
Manassian Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 5:41 PM
I'm very please that you liked this piece, Elizabeth. Thank you for your kind comment.
Lamoureux Avatar
February 8, 2017 at 10:28 PM
Congrats on your #1 placement Eileen. Hugs Rick.
Manassian Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 5:48 PM
:) I'm beaming. Thanks, Richard. So good to have you here. Hugs
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 8, 2017 at 8:41 PM
Just beautiful, flowing heartfelt lines, Eileen! Your romantic soul shines in this piece...congrats to you! L&B, Rhonda
Manassian Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 5:52 PM
How sweet of you to come on over to check it out, dear. You are a source of joy. Sending you hugs.....xo
Hamilton Avatar
February 8, 2017 at 1:43 PM
The one whose smile wipes away history, wow! Eileen this is a classic all time best poem for me, beautiful rhymes and sentiment. Worthy of all the accolades. Congrats on number 1 in top 100.
Manassian Avatar
February 8, 2017 at 5:14 PM
You have brought me so much joy. Not only are your words a welcome treat, but it's because of you that I found out about the first placement. :) I'm over the moon. Thank you John. It's a simple write....but I'm glad it's been honored this way.
Hoffman Avatar
February 8, 2017 at 9:31 AM
Simply beautiful. What more could one say? Marvelous job!
Manassian Avatar
February 8, 2017 at 5:21 PM
Thank you, Tim. :) Much appreciated.
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