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Chinks In the Armor: a Collaboration

Why do you tempt me with mischievous eyes
Playful and naughty; do they tell or dare?
Are you an angel, devil in disguise,
Should I be trustful, or should I beware?
 
Why do you tempt me with a winsome smile
Not all-revealing, but denoting more.
Chinks in my armour ... should I stay awhile?
Fatal attraction which I can’t ignore.

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Oh, stay awhile and find out what you will
My eyes reveal the pleasures that await
Take off that armor if you want this thrill
You know your hunger only I can sate
 
So take a risk, and bare to me your all
If angel or if demon, do you care?
Into my searing arms you’re meant to fall
Now take a step, move forward, if you dare!

Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian Collaboration
December 11, 2017
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Hind Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Love this! "Into my searing arms you’re meant to fall" wow, wonderful way of putting it!
Thomas Avatar
December 18, 2017 at 8:26 PM
If I could draw a mouth gaping awe I would! Oh you just want it to keep going!
Manassian Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 3:44 PM
Thanks, dear Shadow. This is a lovely comment. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 8:05 AM
Ooh la la, I enjoyed this quickie still I didn’t want it to end. What a terrific collaboration.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 1:28 PM
Ha ha, I’d be the last person to turn down a quickie!;0)
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 11:36 AM
:) Thank you, Richard. I guess even a quickie has its place! ;) I enjoyed writing this. I got the first two stanzas, and I must admit...I could easily have continued on. I enjoy collabing with Paul. He's very gifted.
Ashley Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 5:30 AM
Eileen, a wondrous and seamless collaboration with Paul. Your imagery is alluring, enticing and sensually romantic. Your styles swirl rapturously together in content, rhythm and rhyme, an enthralling pleasure to read. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 11:35 AM
Thank you, dear. Paul and I have collaborated together many times and there is just an ease to it all that I find very pleasing. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for your kind comment.
One Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 10:14 AM
Excellent collaboration Eileen...
Manassian Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 1:49 PM
Thank you, Silent. Paul is a dream to work with. You'd be amazed at how quickly we got this one done. He knows what I love to write on and gives me the prompts I need. :) This is our 9th collab to date. I'm happy with how it has turned out.
Tripp Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 7:48 AM
I told Paul as well, this is one sensual piece. An awesome collaboration.
Manassian Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 12:45 AM
Thank you, Rhoda. It does have those undertones...romantic sweet. Thank you for the visit.
Sands Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 7:15 AM
Well done to the both of you! Powerful. :)
Manassian Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 12:44 AM
Thank you, Heidi. Much appreciated. I enjoy working with Paul....immensely.
Callus Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Looks like I'm the first one to comment on this collaboration of ours, Eileen! I believe this is our 9th one, and like the others before it, it has been a lovely and rewarding experience. Always a pleasure to mix ink with you. Hugs // paul
Callus Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Flowing black hair?...Who said that in my mind she hadn't:)
Manassian Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 12:43 AM
Thank you, dear! :) I'm honored. Paul...let's consider getting a book out. What do you think? I know you are a published author, and I know you are a lyricist. I'd love to collab more with you. :) 9 collabs so far....what an accomplishment! Working with you is so easy and so pleasurable. I never have to second guess myself...and there is freedom in that. Loved mixing ink with you too. Wish the woman in the visual had flowing black hair! ;)
Callus Avatar
December 12, 2017 at 3:50 PM
By the way...I love the visual, too:)
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