Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

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Fireflies Or Fairies

O to be in England
in the early days of spring 
when the golden daffodils 
steal the heart and make it sing.         

Roaming the Lake District  
far away from urban noise,
by cascading waterfalls
enamoured of nature’s voice.

Up the craggy mountains 
or on hills in shades of green,
watch the sun as down it slides  
veiling tarns with sanguine sheen.

O to be there with you                                   
holding hands in amber light
basked in aural twilight field;
daylight melting into night.

Fireflies or fairies
My mind cannot well discern.
Feelings surge within my soul,
Nature sighs with me and yearns.

Time and breath both bated
as your lips touch mine with bliss;
stars aflutter, for they know
Love is born with your sweet kiss.    

A Callman Collaboration (Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian)

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Paige Hind October 10, 2024 at 9:41 PM Lovely writing! <3

Kim Rodrigues September 7, 2021 at 4:37 AM I see you haven’t been on PS for a while. Hope everything is okay. What a lovely poem this is!

FJ Thomas December 1, 2020 at 7:35 PM So very beautiful Majesty... both of you have such a heart.

James Inman September 6, 2020 at 7:47 PM Beautiful, to both of you.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 2, 2020 at 7:27 AM A beautiful collab, Eileen and Paul, from two romantic souls! If only I could be there, but diving into your poem is the next best thing. Blessings and hugs, Rhonda

Jerry T Curtis May 21, 2020 at 8:07 PM I've been up a craggy mountain a few times .....and it's just as you described. lol ......Another beautifully penned piece Eileen

Judy Ball May 20, 2020 at 6:49 PM Lovely sonnet my friend. Very well done. Beautifully worded. God Bless, JB

Joanna Daniel May 15, 2020 at 9:53 AM This is a lovely collab, Eileen, well expressed feelings and love the "sanguine sheen":)

Paul Callus May 14, 2020 at 9:59 AM Hello dear collaborator! I've been busy plastering and painting, so it took me a while to come visit our combined effort. Maybe today I'll post mine. Thank you for putting up with me:) ~ I'd like to thank all those who stopped by with awesome comments. Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 12, 2020 at 4:52 PM EXCELLENT Collab, Eileen, with Paul. It has just the right touches of nature and romance.

Gordon Mcconnell May 12, 2020 at 3:18 PM Superb penning Eileen and Paul, really enjoyed this especially bringing in the delights of the Lake District along with romantic overtones along the way, my fav place in England which I'll not get to this year for the first time for many a year. Keep safe you too, Blessings, Gordon Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:56 AM Thank you, Gordon for your visit and comment. Though I've been to England, I've never been to the Lake District. I trust Paul did capture its beauty well. Blessings. Paul Callus May 14, 2020 at 9:49 AM Thank you for the lovely comments, Gordon. The Lake district is beautiful and inspiring. My mother-in-law came from Whitehaven, so we were frequent visitors to the Lakes till most relatives passed away. // paul

Jc Hawkens May 11, 2020 at 8:04 PM Oh, well another seamless collaboration. I had to look at the comments to realize that you and Paul had done another poem together. Spellbinding, and written with such beautiful grace. Fantastic, you two. Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:55 AM Thanks for your glowing response. That really brings me joy. Paul and I have done many collabs to date. I'm always ready for a new one. I'm glad you liked this piece. Blessings.

Charlie Smith May 11, 2020 at 1:54 PM Lovely work you two, congratulations... Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:53 AM Thanks, Charlie. Good of you to visit. :)

Eve Roper May 11, 2020 at 10:52 AM Such a beautiful collaboration.. a fav. hugs eve Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:51 AM Thank you, dear. So kind of you to fav it. Hugs :)

Richard Lamoureux May 11, 2020 at 8:13 AM I also like the photo you chose. It is so pretty. Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:51 AM Took some doing, but I finally found one that suits my fancy. Thanks for noticing.

Richard Lamoureux May 11, 2020 at 8:12 AM Straight to favourites. You both penned a beauty. Hugs Rick. Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:50 AM Awwww...thanks, Rick. That means a great deal to me. :)

Silent One May 11, 2020 at 7:03 AM Great collaborations, sadly daffodils do not bloom to early anymore.... ive still got a few in my garden... i love the imagery in this one... Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:36 AM Thank you, SO. I appreciate the visit. I'm glad your garden is a haven to you. Blessings.

Mystic Rose Rose May 11, 2020 at 6:27 AM You write so beautifully together Paul and Eileen. Your poem delighted me. I saw the most amazing scene on Mothers day, two children showed up in front of my house, with a paper bag and masks, They snatched one daffodil from the batch and ran home to mom . lol, I had tears in my eyes, that was a first . Love and hugs xo Eileen Manassian June 5, 2020 at 5:34 AM Thanks for sharing your Mother's Day experience with me, Pixie Dust. Those cute little theives brought joy to their mama's heart. You were gracious to them. Thanks for your visit to this collab. Blessings.

Timothy Hicks May 8, 2020 at 11:39 AM You two work so well together: "Fireflies or fairies my mind cannot well discern." ... the kind of magic here is precious. Wonderful to see. Eileen Manassian May 9, 2020 at 9:25 AM Thanks, dear Timothy. It's so good to have you back!!!

John Watt May 7, 2020 at 12:46 PM Beautiful poetic journey to fair England with delightful romantic undertones. Lovely collab, you two! ~ John Eileen Manassian May 9, 2020 at 9:24 AM Thank you, John. This is our fifteenth together. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Kim Rodrigues May 7, 2020 at 11:59 AM Beautiful! Eileen Manassian May 9, 2020 at 9:23 AM Thanks, Kim. :)

Jan Allison May 7, 2020 at 11:05 AM Absolutely glorious imagery of the lovely lake district and a beautifully romantic final stanza, so lovely to see another Eileen and Paul collaboration:-) hugs jan xx Eileen Manassian May 7, 2020 at 11:06 AM Thanks, Jan. I love writing with Paul. He is a dear and every so patient. :) I've never been to the Lake District...I guess you know who wrote that part. ;)