Eileen Manassian Poet Iambic Pentameter

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I Loved You Once

I loved you once like sun rays love the earth
Like drenching rain that brings with it new birth
I loved you once like waves that reach for shore
And then recede to come in strength once more

I loved you once like stars that pulse with light 
Held captive to the Milky Way’s delight 
I loved you once like moonbeams touching trees
That dance within the branches as they please

I loved you once like clouds that grace the sky
Ethereal testaments to love on high 
I loved you once like tender falling snow
Embellishing the world in splendid show

I loved you once like angels drawing near
To bring the needed comfort and to cheer
I loved you once like flowers dotting land
that blush in bloom of love in fusion grand 

I loved you once, but once a lifetime fills
My life without you is devoid of thrills
I loved you once and earth was paradise
My sheer delight in love defied disguise

I loved you once; I love you for all time
You’ll never taste a love as sweet as mine
I loved you once, and once lives on in me
It is immortalized in poetry

Eileen Manassian

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Karim Camara March 19, 2017 at 11:49 AM What a beautiful poem!

Arthur Vaso October 22, 2016 at 10:35 PM Everything about things rings of beauty and love, I want to say a fav but I am forced to say a fav of my favs! :) There is a wee blog on my site you also may like! (I sure hope so!) (also facebook) Eileen Manassian October 23, 2016 at 11:08 PM Dear....I did love the blog. :) Thank you for being so kind to me, Arthur. Kindness is never forgotten. Thank you for loving this poem of mine. I had strange pleasure in writing it. Hugs

Maurice Yvonne October 22, 2016 at 10:08 AM Oops...also good for you taking on the form of all forms iambic pentameter. Eileen Manassian October 23, 2016 at 11:09 PM It's the natural beat of my heart, and I simply love to write in this meter. :) Thanks for your second visit, dear.

Maurice Yvonne October 22, 2016 at 10:06 AM This is a fav for me Eilleen. As beautiful and special as you. Lots of Love armand. Eileen Manassian October 23, 2016 at 11:10 PM What a sweet post, Armand. Very kind of you. I've seen a couple of your videos. It's good to know what you are like in "real" life. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux October 21, 2016 at 11:54 PM This is filled with such angst but so beautifully expressed Eileen. 77777777777 Eileen Manassian October 23, 2016 at 11:11 PM Thanks, Richard. Sometimes love is not appreciated or is only appreciated fully when it is lost. I hope all is going well with you. I know you are living in exciting times at the moment. hugs

Richard D Seal October 21, 2016 at 6:24 PM Hello my little Desert Orchid, How are you? I always enjoy reading your poetry, it flows wonderfully. To love for all time is real love. Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian October 21, 2016 at 10:35 PM Mr Seal...glad you came round for a visit. I miss you. I hope you get back to writing soon. Shame on you for hiding your talent from your friends here! Auntie is upset with you! Still...happy yo read this piece. I love writing in iambic pentameter. It's the natural beat of my heart. Yes, you are right...true love never dies. We agree! Isn't that something, now Mr Seal? :)

Daniel Turner October 21, 2016 at 1:13 PM The heart never forgets a tender touch. So beautifully expressed with your eloquent lines, Eileen. Just beautiful poetry:) Eileen Manassian October 21, 2016 at 10:36 PM The heart has many chambers....the heart has an infinite capacity to love and forgive. Thanks ever so much for your kind comment, Daniel. I had an extra syllable in one of the lines that I cleaned up. I appreciate your visits. :)

Nette Onclaud October 21, 2016 at 12:19 PM ohh,, my heart throbbed while reading this poignant write, eileen... so splendidly done!..huggs Eileen Manassian October 21, 2016 at 10:38 PM Thank you, Nette. We write of joy and sorrow....unrequited love is not a new theme, but....there are always new ways to express it. This poem came to me....but I didn't write it down right away...but my muse persisted..and here it is. Thanks for reading, dear. Hugs

Casarah Nance October 21, 2016 at 9:51 AM Hugs! you are such a beautiful and powerful writer, the ink of love you paint with emotional intensity. from highs to lows, you know how to make your feelings show. :) Eileen Manassian October 21, 2016 at 10:39 PM Thanks, Cas. In teaching Literature I came across some poets who are "confessional" poets. I guess I finally found my group of people! My poetry is almost always "me" and "you". I flows from me that way. Thanks ever so much for the kind comment, dear. Hugs.

Charmaine Chircop October 21, 2016 at 1:56 AM Goosebumps...I could feel this dear Eileen..Its sad when we love too much and all becomes the past..At least we deserve to be loved just as much.. A definite fave. Eileen Manassian October 21, 2016 at 2:16 AM Thanks, sweetie...You know what they say, "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have love at all." I appreciate the visit. Always good to hear from you. BTW...LOVE your new avatar.