Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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Come Write For Me

Come write for me, and let your words be known
Don't keep them locked inside, undressed by voice
For long your thoughts to dungeon you have thrown
Oh, set them free, and let my heart rejoice

Don't hoard your bounty of the purest gold
which holds your thoughts, your dreams, your treasure trove
I beg of you to let your heart be bold
and lead me to that peaceful inner cove

I long to rest awhile and hear the sea
the gentle lapping of your metered rhyme
I need to dip my soul in poetry
and feel the rush of waves unbound by time

Come write for me, and let my mind explore
The beauty of those words I so adore

Eileen

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Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2016 at 7:28 AM Such a beautiful piece Eleen. I enjoyed reading it again

Robert Lindley November 28, 2015 at 1:00 PM My friend, this is one superb sonnet!! And I say that after being a sonnet lover and writer for over 45 years now! A7 I simply must add this sweet sonnet to my fav list.. Thanks!

Jimmy Vasquez November 6, 2015 at 11:53 PM Beautiful

Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 3:57 PM An excellent, smooth flowing sonnet, Eileen. You and sonnets were made for one another, and this one proves it. It also shows your love for poetry. Very expressive that final couplet which both implores and invites. May poetic satisfaction come your way ...food for life! Hugs // paul Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 3:58 PM Just realized that this offering was chosen as POTD!!! Congratulations:)

Gary Bateman November 5, 2015 at 1:06 PM Hello Eileen!! Radiant, Beautiful, Dreamy, and Marvelous!! Congratulations on the POTD honor. Very Well-Done!! Cheers and Best, Gary Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:59 PM Thank you for your lovely visit, Gary. I'm so appreciative of the time you took to read and post a comment. Blessings.

Jerry T Curtis November 5, 2015 at 6:14 AM Another beautiful sonnet, I love the flow, Eileen. Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:59 PM Thank you, Jerry. You are very kind to visit and post a comment. :)

Red Barchettadrive November 5, 2015 at 12:58 AM Eileen, that is one fantastic sonnet! Really enjoyed that! Thank you! POTD! What an honor! Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:37 AM Thanks, Red. I do appreciate your visit and post. I am thrilled that this sonnet as been chosen. :) Will swing by to see you soon. Hugs

Alexis Y. November 4, 2015 at 9:55 PM Eileen, I enjoyed reading this write tonight. It's so encouraging. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. Enjoy the honor:-)Alexis 7 Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:40 AM Thanks ever so much, Alexis. I'm so glad you enjoyed this write. :) Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2015 at 2:05 PM - As a great song, dear Eileen ..... beautiful - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:41 AM Thank you, Sunshine. I'm glad to have your warm visit, dear. :)

Carol Eastman November 4, 2015 at 11:08 AM Yep... Shows your literary training off to perfection! Loved it! Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:41 AM You are so kind, dear. Please give Dragon a hug for me...and the whole crew. So glad you could pass by today. Hugs

Punnia Viswan Bhatia November 4, 2015 at 9:50 AM lovely write Eileen..Congratss :) love and peace, punnia.. Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:42 AM Thank you Punnia....I appreciate your lovely visit. Have a great day. Hugs

Ralph Sergi November 4, 2015 at 9:46 AM Hi Eileen: Your beautiful poem exudes encouragement to the writers of poetry in a grand style. Congratulations on the POTD! Eileen Manassian November 5, 2015 at 1:43 AM Thank you, Ralph. I'm so happy that you passed by to read this sonnet of mine. :) I will swing your way now...Hugs

Kp Nunez November 4, 2015 at 8:14 AM Oh wow...this is just so lovely, Eileen! No wonder this is the POTD! I've enjoyed your blog where you introduced the sonnet to your students and I see this could sustain their interest. Bet they'll be thrilled! Your poetry is lovely as is your genuine interest in your students' learning. hugs! Eileen Manassian November 4, 2015 at 9:45 AM Thanks, dear. I have shared some of my poems with my students, but this isn't one of them and had nothing to do with classwork. I have fallen in love with sonnets and find that I best express myself through them. :) Thanks for the lovely post. I enjoyed catching up on all the POTD posts yesterday. I got to read and post on several lovely writes...yours included. Stay blessed, dear.

John Fleming November 4, 2015 at 7:26 AM Very nicely done, Eileen - l am genuinely impressed! A seven. My very best regards! :-) john Eileen Manassian November 4, 2015 at 9:42 AM Thank you, John. I'm glad that you enjoyed this piece, and I'm glad it made to the POTD spot. :)

Skat A November 3, 2015 at 2:37 PM Eileen, Your words are beautiful .... enjoyed :) SKAT Eileen Manassian November 4, 2015 at 9:42 AM Thanks, Skat. Very kind of you to visit. :)

Heather Ober November 3, 2015 at 12:43 PM Instant fave!! No wonder you love sonnets - You are a phenomenal sonnet-writer! I love the image of the "peaceful inner cove." So, so beautiful. Eileen Manassian November 3, 2015 at 12:45 PM OH.....thanks, Heather. I'm old school. I'm not into enjambment...I can't get the hang of imagery that is out of the ordinary. I'm very limited in that way though I have honestly tried. The sonnet comes from the pounding of my heart. Iambic Pentameter the same...I just love it. Thanks for your beautiful post, sweet. Hugs.

Richard Lamoureux November 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM Beautiful! This just flows. I tried my inexperienced hand at a sonnet this morning. I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Eileen Manassian November 3, 2015 at 11:25 AM I'm so glad you are writing again now. I was a bit worried when you didn't post a new poem for a while, and I'm so happy to know that you have. I did read it, dear. I will go there to post a comment. I was lying in bed at the time and couldn't be bothered to fiddle with my phone to post. Hugs, Richard. Glad your Muse is working....

Laura Breidenthal November 3, 2015 at 1:47 AM "I need to dip my soul in poetry and feel the rush of waves unbound by time" These beautiful lines resonate with many poets I am sure!!! The exploration of words...ah..such reverie... I'm adding this to my favorites! :) Always, Laura Eileen Manassian November 3, 2015 at 11:24 AM Laura, you always have kind comments for me, and I do appreciate that so very much. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. I was unable to write for a time and was glad when this finally came to me. I almost lost it, but I'm glad I was able to reconstruct it before the words slipped away forever. Thanks for the visit, dear. Hugs. :)

Justin Bordner November 3, 2015 at 12:12 AM From my treasures I have found a word for you soft red in sound, strong and plump in velvet ground, the thump and thump of my love's pound...you are pretty in your plead for rare and sweet poetry Eileen. A great poem, and your tastes in paintings is superb, its as if you have an artist that lives to paint only you Beloved Poetess...J.A.B. Eileen Manassian November 3, 2015 at 11:22 AM :) Hello, Eagle. Nice to have you visit me and with such a lovely post as well. You have commented on my pics before. I tell you, Justin...it's almost as sweet as writing the words. I'm passionate about photos, paintings, and drawings. Art moves me. Beauty moves me. I try to find pics that at least have some sort of resemblance to what I'm trying to portray. I'm so glad you like it. To know that you have words for me to enjoy is a treat, my dear. Hugs

Kim Merryman November 2, 2015 at 6:41 PM Eileen, your words flow like a silken thread from your pen: smooth and luxurious! Love, Kim Eileen Manassian November 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM Kim, this is just such a delectable post. Thank you, dear. You are always a source of inspiration to me on FB. :) Love how you brighten my day....Hugs, dear.

John Lawless November 2, 2015 at 6:27 PM LOVE IT...LOVE IT.....LOVE IT....This gets a Proper Bostonian "WICKED PISSAH" thumbs up.... Eileen Manassian November 3, 2015 at 11:16 AM WOW! WOW! WOW! Thanks ever so much. I'm glad you stopped by John.

Lin Lane November 2, 2015 at 5:31 PM Hi Eileen...That has to be a Josephine Wall. I've always admired her art, and your sonnet is just perfectly suited. Eileen Manassian November 3, 2015 at 11:15 AM Yes, Lin. It is. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by my work. I appreciate it.

Gail Foster November 2, 2015 at 4:25 PM I like your sonnet, the 'undressed by voice' and 'dip my soul in poetry' phrases are lovely. Thanks. Eileen Manassian November 2, 2015 at 4:35 PM Thank you, Gail. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to show which parts appealed to you.