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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

My daughter leaves home to continue her studies abroad after having been with us for one whole year, and I’m finding it so hard to let go. I just gave her a big hug and left her room….and I told her I’d not cry. I thought I'd manage it, but....here I am, penning this poem….and tears are running down my face. She’ll soon be 21, but she’ll always be my little girl…

It's hard to say goodbye.
And I had to have a cry!

Footnote: She's got great writing skills. She's written two poems for me on my birthday. Here are the links:

http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_month_of_may__my_daughters_tribute_478924

http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_voice_of_her_mother__my_daughters_gift_583290

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Justin Bordner

August 27, 2015 at 8:22 PM

The tears that tell the most truth are the ones we try to hold back the most, so very warm as they run to speak Eileen...the originality in the final verse is so radiant, I could quote it entirely. The lyric hook is xool, and so easy to relate to...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 9:35 PM

You are right, Justin....the tears that tell the most truth are the ones to pour from the deepest part of our hearts. Thank you for your lovely visit to my work about my daughter. She is like me in many ways....but stronger. I'm so glad. One needs to be strong in this world to survive....Always good to see your avatar here at my page, Eagle.

Njeri Hunjeri

August 27, 2015 at 7:20 PM

Very sweet and emotional poem. Thanks for sharing. All the best.

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 9:31 PM

Thanks, my dear. I appreciate the visit. :)

Nette Onclaud

August 27, 2015 at 1:47 PM

touching me till the last line, eileen... how hard to see a child grow and allow her to spread her wings... just lovely and piercing.. huggs

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 1:51 PM

Thank you, my dear Nette. It isn't easy, but life is all about loving and letting go. Thanks for the visit. Hugs

Poet Destroyer A

August 27, 2015 at 11:49 AM

I'm deeply moved by your poem Eileen, the way you express the love for your daughter. I could not do what you do. I died, every night when my daughter was out of my reach. I love the way you named her the legacy of love... A way to express your poem to embrace on every mother reading your poem today. Sending hugs... LINDA

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 12:46 PM

Hey Gorgeous...Thanks for dropping by. She has some friends over and they are finishing off some food and my oatmeal cookies....:) I'm in my room. Like to give them some privacy when they get together like this. She leaves with her Dad on Monday....He'll stay with her a week and settle her in. Yes, dear....It's hard. You are a mother...and you know. Thanks for the visit....brings me joy. Hugs, dear.

Richard Lamoureux

August 27, 2015 at 9:56 AM

It is so hard to let them go but so rewarding seeing them thrive. You have gifted her with your heart. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 11:02 AM

Thanks, Rick. It's at times like these that you wish you'd done things differently...that you wonder if you've been a good parent, that you hope that the won't forget the things you've tried to instill in them. I've failed in many ways, but I do love her with all my heart. She's a stronger woman than I am. Of that, I'm proud. Hugs

Serenity Fox

August 27, 2015 at 5:25 AM

So sad :'( <3 hugs and kisses <3

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 11:36 AM

Kind of you to pass by, Serenity. :) Thank you for this post. Will be by to visit you soon.

Diane Christian

August 27, 2015 at 4:55 AM

lovley poem, we all feel like this when our kids leave home, it leaves a gap,

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 11:37 AM

It does...I know that God has His eyes on my little one. She will not wander far from His care. I will be praying for her... Thank you for visiting. Hugs

Viv Wigley

August 26, 2015 at 9:32 PM

As a parent who has been through it, you have my sympathy and my shoulder, Eileen, but take huge comfort in the fact that she carries all that you are and all that you wanted her to be. Lovely write. Viv x

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 11:38 AM

What a lovely post, Viv. :) I'm touched by your words. I can't hold her in my little nest forever. I know that. I only have one child....and it's hard to let go. She brings so much life into this home. Thanks for the visit. Hugs

Eve Roper

August 26, 2015 at 7:26 PM

She is so beautiful and she looks like her mama <3 Mom, I share those same feelings with my boys every night it is so so hard to see them grow up and go. Hugs Eve

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 11:40 AM

:) What a sweet compliment dear....Thank you for giving me your sympathy, dear. It is hard....but He is watching over our loved ones. Thanks for visiting her poetry. I appreciate that. I hope she takes the time to develop her writing talents, but...she wants to be a physiotherapist. That will have to take a back seat for now. Bless you, dear. Hugs

Casarah Nance

August 26, 2015 at 7:08 PM

I'm sure I'll be bawling at every turn too as Abby grows up..I completely understand these beautiful words. hugs xx

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 12:47 PM

Cas....I know the strong bond you have with Abby and yes....she will tug at your heartstrings when she passes those milestones and becomes less dependent. I know you feel with me. hugs

Tim Smith

August 26, 2015 at 6:26 PM

It is so hard when they leave the nest. I pray for you both.

Eileen Manassian

August 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM

Please do, Tim. You know what it says in James...The prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective. I could use some intercessory prayer. Thank you. :)