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I Came Looking

I came looking for solace But you only gave me pain I came looking for sunshine But you only offered rain I came looking for safety By my soul you then abused I came looking for a touch But you left me feeling used I came looking for wealth But you gave me a pittance I came looking for passion But you gave me impotence I come looking for a song But you sang me a lament I came looking for repose But you only gave dissent I came looking for a feast But you offered me a crumb I came for tender embrace But you left me feeling numb I came looking for love But you showed me your disdain When you come looking for grace I will only give you pain. Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/17/2013 7:17:00 AM

ps...wow... emotional .. is the ending like Karma... very deep... my sweet friend... xox~ Love Linda

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/17/2013 7:13:00 AM

It is always nice to hear from you... xoox...xoxo...xoox...xoox...xoox. xooxox.xoox/ .. xox~ Linda

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 9/15/2013 12:00:00 PM

Poet is never in the wrong place... something must have moved... Keep on looking and we'll keep on reading...

Richard D Seal

Date: 9/11/2013 6:18:00 PM

It doesn't seem you were looking in the right place my little Desert Orchid lol. Better luck next time.haha. I love the rhythmn and rhymn of this write. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 12:26:00 AM

Thanks for wishing me luck, Mr Seal....I do not need luck! I depend on my astute gift of discernment....which is not full proof, I must admit. It is, however, almost always ON THE MONEY! Thank you or TAKING THE TIME to read this humble little rhyme of mine. The time invested in doing that is GREATLY appreciated.

Poet Tacito

Date: 9/11/2013 8:57:00 AM

"Do unto others"...potent, fiery poem.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 12:23:00 AM

AMEN! ;) Potent...fiery...ME! :) I love your posts, Drake. Simply lovely!!!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/11/2013 7:03:00 AM

For in front of wealth and it will be perfect. I came looking for a poem and you gave me four. You never disappoint Eileen. Off to read the others.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 12:22:00 AM

PERFECT, Richard? :) I'm beaming!!!! :) I never wish to disappoint....It was actually five, Richard...You missed the last one...

Red Fiery

Date: 9/10/2013 6:22:00 PM

You have a strong voice here...I was thrilled after reading the last two lines...pain at times can change our perception of love. Another extraordinary write Eileen..cheers again !

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/11/2013 5:08:00 AM

Yes...pain often follows on the heels of disappointed love. Thanks for the visit, my dear, and the lovely posts. You are very sweet.