Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

For My Daughter

These two poems are showcased in my latest program of Rhymes of the Times on Eileen Manassian channel on Youtube. I recorded this a week or so ago and it was uploaded yesterday by one of my students.  You don't need to read the poems below...just watch the program and hear them read! :)
Thank you!

A Sonnet for Shereen

Your birth was coupled with a burst of light
You came to make my life joyous and bright
Your smile and eyes did capture swift my heart
Of mother's life you are the sweetest part
 
I saw perfection in your dainty hand
With just a smile my heart you did command
You snuggled in my arms of love, secure
Oh darling, of this truth you must be sure
 
Without you here, my sun would cease to shine
You are of a gift of God most precious, fine
Long life and health I wish my darling fair
Whose crowning glory is her raven hair
 
A lady in your right you’ve come to be
But in your eyes my little girl I see

For Regina Riddle's Intimate Relationship Contest
Revised September 2, 2014


I Tell Her I Won't Cry

I tell her I won’t cry
She knows it’s just a lie
I turn away real fast
So that the lie will last
But then alone at night
I pray she’ll be alright
And I give in to tears
My overflowing fears...

I tell her I won’t cry
She knows it’s just a lie

Few days and she'll be gone
She'll take our joy, our song
No sweetness of her voice
To leave? Her will, her choice
No one her bed can fill
The house all quiet...still
I’ve know it all along
But it’s hard to stay strong...

I tell her I won’t cry
She knows that it’s a lie

She’ll always be my girl
My precious little pearl
The sunshine in my day
My strength when skies turn grey
My greatest dream come true
The sweetest rainbow hue
My legacy of love
My gift from up above...

I tell her I won’t cry
She knows….it’s just a lie.

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper October 7, 2016 at 4:58 AM These were two very warm and sweet poems. This is difficult for any parent. My little one is 7 right now, but I know that day is coming when she'll head out into the world. I wrote a poem a few years ago called "The Hardest Thing" which outlines my fears of letting go when that time comes...maybe I'll repost it here for an encore. To get back on track, amazing work, great presentation. The entire thing was wonderful! MC

Richard Lamoureux August 30, 2016 at 8:21 AM I thought it would be good to reread this one based on your visit to me. It is a beautiful dedication.

Pashang Salehi August 3, 2016 at 2:51 AM A sweet mother and Shereen daughter. The gospel of love in her being you have found. What else do you want? Pashang Salehi August 3, 2016 at 5:14 PM You're so wonderful, I hope you feel better....

Eve Roper July 1, 2016 at 2:50 PM So heart warming show how almost mothers feel about the relationship we have with our children. Hugs Eve

Richard Lamoureux June 27, 2016 at 6:58 AM How beautiful Eillen, a testament to your love for each other. You have been truly blessed and she is also blessed to have you as a mother.

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2016 at 10:14 AM Wonderful poems for her, Eileen. She will always appreciate you more than words can say. And you will always write of her with such beautiful words. Eileen Manassian June 25, 2016 at 10:32 AM Thanks, Andrea. Shereen has made my life full and happy. I just want what's best for her. Bless you, dear.

Charlotte Puddifoot June 22, 2016 at 5:34 PM this was lovely to watch, eileen, and very interesting, i feel the same way about books! loving words for your daughter, you read very well, i enjoyed listening and feel i know you better now through seeing you reading your work :) thanks for your visit, lewis raynes is the sponsor, but i didn't do too well with him last time lol Eileen Manassian June 25, 2016 at 10:34 AM Dear, thanks for the lovely comment. I'm glad you feel you know me a little better. I wonder how you fared in the contest. I haven't been around much of late. Hugs to you....

Anne-Lise Andresen June 22, 2016 at 12:57 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vQYqvQL9QU - Soupmail :) Eileen Manassian June 25, 2016 at 10:33 AM Thank you for sharing, my dear. You always bring a ray of sunshine into my life. Hugs Anne-Lise Andresen June 23, 2016 at 2:16 PM Sorry : "- The most beautiful things - "....he says :" No one is as good as you" Anne-Lise Andresen June 23, 2016 at 2:13 PM - He sings for his daughter - "No one is as good as you" Tim Smith June 22, 2016 at 4:20 PM Beautiful song !!! Eileen Manassian June 22, 2016 at 3:47 PM Thank you, Sunshine....a lovely soupmail....as lovely as you are. Hugs, dear.

Tim Smith June 22, 2016 at 12:51 PM Very lovely Eileen. I love the introduction as well.... Professionally done Eileen Manassian June 22, 2016 at 3:47 PM Thanks ever so much, Tim. Shereen was very touched by the video. I'm glad she liked it. I appreciate your encouragement. Not many on the site are as encouraging. Blessings.