Eileen Manassian Poet Rubaiyat

I Look To You

As flower to the sun, I look to you
As thirsty grass that drinks in drops of dew
As river flowing down to waiting sea
I live again with you a love that's true

I’m lost to life when nestled in your arms
Your lips, your eyes, your body full of charms
I enter softly in your shrine of dreams
My vow to wait the scent of you disarms

Your breath upon my body, how it thrills
Your mouth my hunger with your tongue it fills
I gasp for breath for I am overwhelmed 
Your pilgrim hands have reached the sacred hills 

I faint with pleasure as you touch inside
My fantasies lie bare and opened wide
You speak to me in urgent whispers low
A plea to let you taste of passion’s tide

Intense becomes the rhythm of our love
Your eyes devour mine from up above
I hold to you as both our souls break free
A blazing flight of eagle and the dove

As flower to the sun, I look to you
As thirsty grass that drinks in drops of dew
As river flowing down to waiting sea
I live again with you a love that's true

Eileen Manassian

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Paul Callus March 16, 2020 at 8:32 AM I'm still wondering how I previously managed to miss this beautiful, sensual poem, Eileen...a Rubaiyat form, technically tackled extremely well....I can feel the rhythm of your passionate love. Hugs // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 2, 2016 at 9:23 PM I loved this passionate poem, Eileen. Pay no mind to Gruhn-py old men. I happen to like clichés. They're pithy and express a generally held aphorism. You have an extensive catalog of poems. Will take my little ole rock hammer and start chipping away. A very romantic poem though. Love and peace to you.

Pashang Salehi June 15, 2016 at 1:34 AM Eileen, This is really great. As a Persian, I am looking for Persian style poetry on this site. A lot of people write Rubai, or Ghazal without knowing what are the essence of these poems. Your Rubaiyat not only is correct, but it is very beautiful as well. Congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2014 at 10:24 PM wow, Eileen, what a great passionate poem and it's poem of the week I see. Congratulations. Eileen Manassian August 31, 2014 at 1:27 AM Thank you, my dear. Glad to have a visit from you.

Robert Lindley August 30, 2014 at 4:53 PM Just now rediscovered this feature! A great write my friend! A very fine choice for Poem of the Week. "As flower to the sun, I look to you As thirsty grass that drinks in drops of dew As river flowing down to waiting sea I live again with you a love that's true" Eileen Manassian August 31, 2014 at 1:26 AM Thank you for this post, Robert. I am thrilled that my poem gets to reign for a week. It is truly a privilege that has me smiling. Thanks for your visit.

Poet Destroyer A August 29, 2014 at 10:08 AM Thank you for coming out of your break, and answering my comemnt. Have a nice day. LINDA Eileen Manassian August 29, 2014 at 10:40 AM That was two days ago, Linda. Had two days of a dark spell. Considered leaving. Covered my pic in black. I have my bad days and good days...like everyone else. Mine perhaps more extreme. I wanted to make sure to respond to you. It's been a while. Thanks for this post. Take care of yourself.

Robert Gruhn August 28, 2014 at 11:27 AM wOw, aNOTHER gOLD sTAR mEMBER! jUST wAY tO mANY cLICHES fOR mE ;))) Eileen Manassian August 29, 2014 at 11:08 AM I'm sorry you didn't like the clichés, dear, but thanks for your visit and post nonetheless.

Brenda Meier-Hans August 28, 2014 at 7:50 AM Congratulations on this beautiful poem. I see why it is poem of the week. Well done. Eileen Manassian August 29, 2014 at 11:09 AM Thanks for your congrats on my POTW, Brenda. Sorry I'm late on this, but better late than never! ;)

Mark Trichet August 27, 2014 at 6:27 PM What a pleasure to read such passion! Simply stunning Eileen Eileen Manassian August 28, 2014 at 5:51 AM Mark, I'm very grateful for your visit. Thank you for these kind words.

Poet Destroyer A August 27, 2014 at 1:04 PM Congratulations, on having your poem featured, as the soups best poem of the week...LINDA Eileen Manassian August 27, 2014 at 1:16 PM Thanks, PD. Nice of you to stop by. I appreciate the congrats. I'm taking a break, but had to come out to make sure I answered this comment of yours. Take care.

Yolanda Nyembezi August 27, 2014 at 6:29 AM This is a very beautiful piece. Eileen Manassian August 27, 2014 at 1:23 PM Thank you for your visit, Yolanda. Much appreciated.

Maurice Yvonne August 26, 2014 at 5:10 PM excellent choice for poem of the week. this is a great read. Eileen Manassian August 27, 2014 at 2:26 AM Thanks, Maurice. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Demetrios Trifiatis August 25, 2014 at 3:27 AM Your verse written for a man BUT it is destined for a God to be! Such an hymn to love, desire and beauty seldom is composed: Masterfully written for that rightfully poem of the week is declared, dearest Eileen! A seven many times! Eileen Manassian August 25, 2014 at 8:06 AM Thanks, my dear poet. You honor me, surely. It is an exquisite pleasure to have you here visiting my work. I'm glad you liked this dream of a poem. Manifold thanks.

Kurdt Cohen August 25, 2014 at 1:26 AM This is passionate.. congrats on poem of the week.. "your pilgrim hands have reached the sacred hills" highlight for me. Eileen Manassian August 25, 2014 at 8:04 AM :) I'm glad you like those lines, Kurdt. Thanks for visiting.

Casarah Nance August 24, 2014 at 8:36 PM oh sweetie this is the perfect selection to be the poem of the week, I just loved it and happy to see you here :) Eileen Manassian August 25, 2014 at 8:04 AM Thanks, hon. Poetry means the world to me. I get discouraged when I feel it is going nowhere. This is sweet to my soul. Thanks for sharing the joy with me.

Verlena S. Walker August 24, 2014 at 3:31 PM Beautiful Eileen... Congrats on being chosen as poem of the week... Verlena Eileen Manassian August 25, 2014 at 8:03 AM Thanks ever so much, Verlena. I'm grateful for your visit!

Christine Costello August 24, 2014 at 11:52 AM Congrats on POW-beautiful piece. :-) Christine Eileen Manassian August 24, 2014 at 2:35 PM Christine! So you glad you enjoyed this piece. I'm touched that you would visit and post. Welcome to PS.

Bl Devnath August 24, 2014 at 11:47 AM Excellent poem overflowing rhythm of heart with nice passion. Lovely done, my lovely friend. Loved always,bl Eileen Manassian August 24, 2014 at 2:37 PM BL....you are wonderful to visit and encourage me. Thanks ever so much for your kindness. :)

Tim Smith August 24, 2014 at 7:04 AM Congrats continues to be bestowed upon you....POW-WOW......hugs Tim Eileen Manassian August 24, 2014 at 2:36 PM Oh TIM!!! It is because I am in DIRE need. I'm so so happy! Thanks ever so much for visiting me!!!! :)

Richard Lamoureux August 20, 2014 at 7:38 AM Federer did great in Cincinati, won the finals against Ferer. He almost won the Rogers cup a few weeks earlier. Eileen Manassian August 20, 2014 at 8:48 AM He's superb. ... so are u

Justin Bordner August 17, 2014 at 12:29 PM I look to you as a source of force, my heart and soul follow your course, a pure song of love's touch and temple Eileen. This is the very best of love. J.A.B. Eileen Manassian August 17, 2014 at 12:31 PM :) Justin....here you are! Thanks for the visit, my dear. Even more...thanks for the sweet words you always leave for me. A special treat. I'm glad you like this write.

Richard Lamoureux August 17, 2014 at 9:18 AM No time, heading out for some tennis. Eileen Manassian August 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM ;) Hope you win Federer style! Our fav boy! :)

Richard Lamoureux August 17, 2014 at 9:11 AM I like sacred myself. It gives it a magical feel! Eileen Manassian August 17, 2014 at 9:12 AM ;) YOU ARE RIGHT! It also goes with the thought of pilgrims going on a sacred pilgrimage. Thanks, Richard. No poem today?

Richard Lamoureux August 17, 2014 at 8:20 AM "Your pilgrim hands have reached the sacred hills" my absolute favorite line! This is a very visual piece, I love it. Eileen Manassian August 17, 2014 at 8:28 AM ;) Well, my favorite line...and place! ;) Thanks for dropping by. I was wondering if I should change that from sacred to rounded...any thoughts?

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 17, 2014 at 1:21 AM Another wonder of words Eileen ! Incredible ,, love it ! Eileen Manassian August 17, 2014 at 1:50 AM Thanks, Dr Upma....Love having your visit and words of encouragement.

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