Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

I Tell You I Love You

i tell you i love you
in every way i can
with words sometimes
with gifts others
with little helpful deeds
a secretive smile
promise laden

i say I love you
with a wanton gaze 
a playful squeeze
hands employed to tease
and lips on lips to please 
my body language speaks
i love you

i say that i love you
a million ways each day
ways that come naturally to me
the message conveyed
communication complete
yet i wonder
do you hear me
loud and clear?

how i wish i knew
your language of love
teach me to speak it fluently
help me to nuance it 
with all that you need
to make meanings complete
tell me
tell me how 
to relate, communicate, punctuate this love
in ways that affirm
so you'll feel secure

teach me the language of your love
cause i tell you i love you
a million ways each day
yet futility fraught
i fear...
no gift, no word, no caress
no passionate pleasure play can prove
this...this...reality i live
this feeling, this absolute truth
that makes everything í've know
a petty peripheral
compared to you

i tell you i love you
oh, how i wish i knew
how to say i love you
in the language of 
         you

Eileen Manassian

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Paige Hind August 7, 2024 at 3:24 PM "i tell you i love you oh, how i wish i knew how to say i love you in the language of you" very poetic and beautiful <3

Richard Lamoureux August 22, 2017 at 9:15 AM Ooh la la! Another hot one!

Justin Bordner August 5, 2017 at 1:18 PM There's never been a more fine or dramatic romantic language then that of your heart's honeycomb Poetess...the alliteration, "No passionate pleasure play can prove..." is delicious Eileen, and, "A petty peripheral compared to you...", that's awesome love language...J.A.B. Eileen Manassian August 5, 2017 at 8:05 PM Glad to have you visit again, Justin. You know that I've always loved your way of expression in your poetic lines. You use alliteration quite extensively, and I'm glad these particular lines spoke to you. My poetry hasn't been that great lately, but I keep trying to write as I NEED to write to stay alive. Thanks for your kind words and visit.

Joanna Daniel August 5, 2017 at 12:39 AM Sometimes it's hard to understand men, well written, Eileen:) Eileen Manassian August 5, 2017 at 12:34 PM Women aren't a piece of cake either, Jo. ;) Thanks for the visit. Hugs

Connie Marcum Wong August 4, 2017 at 10:19 PM A remarkable poem Eileen! My husband said he fell in love with me because of how I treated other people, and how I listened to him, and remembered what he likes, and because I am a good mother, and our electric attraction, if that is any help? You have listed all the ways a man likes to be treated so I would say the ball is in his court! : ) Eileen Manassian August 5, 2017 at 12:36 PM Yes...that is helpful, dear. :) From what you've written, I understand why the men fell for you! You're awesome, dear. Thanks for the insight into your relationship. I've been impressed by the book, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It's a powerful concept. Hugs, dear.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 4, 2017 at 9:29 PM Magnificent piece Eileen :) love it xomo! Eileen Manassian August 5, 2017 at 12:37 PM Maureen...can I send a cyber hug to you right now? You always boost my morale. Hugs to you, dear.

Winged Warrior August 4, 2017 at 6:13 PM "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." Beautifully crafted Eileen...god bless...^WW^ Eileen Manassian August 5, 2017 at 12:38 PM Thanks, WW. I appreciate the visit. Yes, sometimes there are many ways...but the other person needs something specific according to their frame of reference. Love...can be complicated.