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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 Date: 10/10/2024 9:41:00 PM Lovely writing! <3 Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/7/2021 4:37:00 AM I see you haven’t been on PS for a while. Hope everything is okay. What a lovely poem this is! Login to Reply

FJ Thomas Date: 12/1/2020 7:35:00 PM So very beautiful Majesty... both of you have such a heart. Login to Reply

James Inman Date: 9/6/2020 7:47:00 PM Beautiful, to both of you. Login to Reply

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/2/2020 7:27:00 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 Login to Reply

Jerry T Curtis Date: 5/21/2020 8:07:00 PM I've been up a craggy mountain a few times .....and it's just as you described. lol ......Another beautifully penned piece Eileen Login to Reply

Judy Ball Date: 5/20/2020 6:49:00 PM Lovely sonnet my friend. Very well done. Beautifully worded. God Bless, JB Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/15/2020 9:53:00 AM This is a lovely collab, Eileen, well expressed feelings and love the "sanguine sheen":) Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 5/14/2020 9:59:00 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 Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/12/2020 4:52:00 PM EXCELLENT Collab, Eileen, with Paul. It has just the right touches of nature and romance. Login to Reply

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 5/12/2020 3:18:00 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 Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:56:00 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 Date: 5/14/2020 9:49:00 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 Date: 5/11/2020 8:04:00 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. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:55:00 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 Date: 5/11/2020 1:54:00 PM Lovely work you two, congratulations... Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:53:00 AM Thanks, Charlie. Good of you to visit. :)

Eve Roper Date: 5/11/2020 10:52:00 AM Such a beautiful collaboration.. a fav. hugs eve Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:51:00 AM Thank you, dear. So kind of you to fav it. Hugs :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/11/2020 8:13:00 AM I also like the photo you chose. It is so pretty. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:51:00 AM Took some doing, but I finally found one that suits my fancy. Thanks for noticing.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/11/2020 8:12:00 AM Straight to favourites. You both penned a beauty. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:50:00 AM Awwww...thanks, Rick. That means a great deal to me. :)

Silent One Date: 5/11/2020 7:03:00 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... Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:36:00 AM Thank you, SO. I appreciate the visit. I'm glad your garden is a haven to you. Blessings.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 5/11/2020 6:27:00 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 Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 6/5/2020 5:34:00 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 Date: 5/8/2020 11:39:00 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. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/9/2020 9:25:00 AM Thanks, dear Timothy. It's so good to have you back!!!

John Watt Date: 5/7/2020 12:46:00 PM Beautiful poetic journey to fair England with delightful romantic undertones. Lovely collab, you two! ~ John Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/9/2020 9:24:00 AM Thank you, John. This is our fifteenth together. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/7/2020 11:59:00 AM Beautiful! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/9/2020 9:23:00 AM Thanks, Kim. :)

Jan Allison Date: 5/7/2020 11:05:00 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 Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 5/7/2020 11:06:00 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. ;)