Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

I Try To Forget

I go traipsing through my little day
Relishing things that come my way
Filling hours and minutes of time
With things exquisite and sublime
I find enchantment in all I see
The wonder of nature that touches me
And I try to forget….

The minutes all go dancing by
I turn my face up to the sky
I invite the sun to ravish me
On Mediterranean bed of scenery
And then I weave a tapestry
With silken word threads of poetry
And I try to forget….

I dance as though I am on fire
To the rhythmic tune of my desire
I put my heart in what I teach
And my soul in what I preach
I welcome twilight; then I pray
And I thank God for my day
I lay sweetly in my bed
Quiet down what's in my head
And I try…..
I really do try to forget…

That you are no longer a part of me.

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Poet Destroyer A March 8, 2015 at 2:14 PM Hi Eileen, thank you for the kind reply. I once entered a contest by mistake. However, i did not win. Thank you for the sweet comment on my poem.. Linda Eileen Manassian March 8, 2015 at 2:16 PM :) My pleasure, Linda. You are kind to me. Hugs

Shane Cooper February 23, 2015 at 1:20 AM Wonderful rhyme my sweet enchantress that you have woven into this beautiful but sad tapestry. Your final sentence chages the colour of the work so abruptly and completely that it took me totally unawares.Congratulations on your win. It is a fantastic write. love Shane xxx

Poet Destroyer A February 22, 2015 at 5:58 PM Eileen, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~ Eileen Manassian March 4, 2015 at 11:24 AM Forgive me, Linda, for being so late to thank you for your congrats on my I Try to Forget write. I entered it in the contest by mistake. I wanted to enter another write. Silly me. Thanks for passing by. :)

Sandra Haight February 22, 2015 at 3:10 PM Wonderful, Eileen. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A February 22, 2015 at 2:56 PM Eileen, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win, enjoy the coming week **SKAT**

Gautami Phookan February 22, 2015 at 5:38 AM Yes, Eileen, silken are your threads of poetry! Congratulations on this very nicely composed piece and a win!!!! love and hugs Gautami Phookan February 22, 2015 at 12:24 PM Eileen, hi!.. I read the poem, wait I shall leave my remarks on it there :) Eileen Manassian February 22, 2015 at 8:47 AM Gautami....I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You won't believe this, but I never meant to enter THIS one in your contest. I clicked on it by mistake. I wanted to enter my poem, I THINK OF YOU! I would love it if you would check i tout and give me your opinion on that. I entered this one by mistake.... :( PLEASE...check your inbox....

Arthur Vaso September 20, 2014 at 11:07 PM oh my, this poem, you had me from the first line, and the last line, well wow!!!!

Saleem Durrani April 19, 2013 at 8:12 AM Eileen, I have to admit.... beautifully written with so truth in each word that brings out the joy of really looking into life with so much possibilities and hope. Great write. takecare xoxox

Timothy Hicks April 18, 2013 at 2:12 AM That ending was heartbreaking. You built it up and built it up and then I was like "Ahhh". When someone climbs into our lives and then gets ripped away so suddenly we distract ourselves in anyway we can. You've expressed yourself really well here! Eileen Manassian April 18, 2013 at 2:17 AM And I would give you an A+ if this was an assignment that read, "What is your understanding of this poem?" You worded yourself so well, my dear. Yes...loss is so difficult. I hate it! I really do! Thanks for the visit.

Laura Breidenthal April 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM This was simply a glorious poem. Love the emotion and sentiment. Clever rhyming too. (: Always, Laura Eileen Manassian April 18, 2013 at 2:19 AM Laura...what lovely praise. Thanks ever so much for giving my soul a lift today. Sweet of you! Hugs!

Richard D Seal April 17, 2013 at 4:36 PM Beautiful Eileen, the poem, not you lol, though you is too, of course. You certainly painted some great visions here in this. Favourite lines 'And then I weave a tapestry With silken word threads of poetry', That is so you. Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian April 18, 2013 at 2:20 AM Richard....you are a tease, aren't you? Well, if my poem is beautiful then I will forgive you, especially with that lovely compliment that follows. Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 17, 2013 at 12:57 PM - An attempt to be happy even if we have sad thoughts ....... A good poem Eileen - Be happy let the sun shine on your face. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian April 18, 2013 at 2:20 AM Thanks, Anne Lise. May the sun always warm your heart as well! :) Hugs!!!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl April 17, 2013 at 10:47 AM this is nice Eileen with that touch of sadness at the end xx Eileen Manassian April 18, 2013 at 2:21 AM Thanks, Mandy! Glad you could stop by.

Ilene Bauer April 17, 2013 at 9:01 AM wonderful rhyme and a sad zinger at the end. great poem! Eileen Manassian April 18, 2013 at 2:15 AM Thanks, dear Ilene. I enjoy your visits! Hope all is well! Hugs!