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I'M a Little Flower

I’m a little flower Being seared by the sun My petals are now wilting My life is almost done I’m a little flower My colors are fading fast I’m parched to the core And yet you move on passed You water other flowers Little sprinkles you give me While I struggle to hold on My beauty for you to see I’m a little flower That you once called divine Now you have lost interest I’m no longer glorious...fine I’m a little flower You’ve neglected for a while But I’m still struggling on Longing to see your smile… I’m a little flower This is my final plea Remember my first bloom Promise to revive me Oh, water me, my love My petals now caress I’ll open as before unfurled by tenderness Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Casarah Nance

Date: 7/15/2016 8:43:00 PM

Sometimes it takes a little tenderness by the gardener to bring back the bloom. Sad but wonderful said write, hugs xx

Casarah Nance
Date: 7/15/2016 8:45:00 PM

I know I read this one already but it was worth the read again and to let you know i was thiking about you ;)

Eve Roper

Date: 6/11/2016 7:25:00 PM

Such beauty ,in the poem, in the bugambilias, and the poet. Thank you so much for your complement in my art work.:-) Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 6/11/2016 7:44:00 AM

The beauty of simple words is where usually touching poems are born from. I love how you relay the message, Eileen and the last two stanzas are tender and expressive. hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2016 11:04:00 AM

Thanks, dear. I'm glad you liked it. :) Apassionata is happy for your words of commendation. Hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/11/2016 1:10:00 AM

Listening to this beautiful poem again, what a pleasure!:) hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2016 11:04:00 AM

Thanks, dear. I'm glad you find pleasure in the simple things I write. I wrote this quite some time ago....I was just doing the first six episodes on my most viewed poems, and this happens to be one of them. :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/10/2016 9:30:00 AM

Wishing you well during your busy time Eileen. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/11/2016 11:05:00 AM

Thanks. I'm glad I had today to unwind. It's going to get crazy from here on out. Hugs

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/7/2016 9:55:00 AM

This is amazing Eileen, so much about life in all aspects, not only extremely clever Poetry, The message is so profound

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/7/2016 10:21:00 AM

Thanks, Harry. I appreciate your post. It's a simple little piece, but it does say much about a love that's forgotten. Hope all is well.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 6/4/2016 10:47:00 PM

I love this poem. Its meaning is clear and beautifully expressed. CayCay

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/7/2016 3:14:00 PM

Thanks, CayCay. You always offer lovely words of praise. It does my heart good.

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/4/2016 6:34:00 PM

Wonderfully said, we all need a little something extra that makes us bloom and you are a beauty, so great to see you on youtube.Hugs xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/7/2016 3:14:00 PM

Thanks, Cas. You are sweet to say that. I try. I need to record a few more tomorrow, but somehow....I don't know if I'm up to it. Hope it goes well. Hugs

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/4/2016 5:51:00 PM

Eileen, I loved seeing and hearing you read your poem! Such a lovely message you have penned. I look forward to seeing more. Love, Kim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/7/2016 3:15:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. I'm glad that you enjoyed my simple little rhyme. It did come from the bottom of my heart. Hugs, dear.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/4/2016 2:26:00 PM

- me agapi...kai filakia.. - (I've burned my fingers, only short comments today :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/7/2016 3:16:00 PM

Oh...Lovely! Love and hugs to you too, dear. Hope your fingers get better soon! ;)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/4/2016 8:15:00 AM

Hugs back to you Eileen. Have a great weekend.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/7/2016 3:17:00 PM

:) It WAS a good week end....albeit tiring. It won't ease up much...end of semester...exams...tests....essays...grades. Hope I can keep my wits about me. Hugs

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 6/3/2016 10:43:00 PM

Lovely poem and such a sweet tender plea. So beautiful to hear you reading it Eileen, your a natural on camera, way to go! Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/7/2016 3:17:00 PM

:) Wow! Thanks for that lovely compliment, Cecilia. It does me good...especially when I'm so self conscious about my weight. Thanks, sweetie.

Miraj Raha

Date: 6/3/2016 11:40:00 AM

I haven't read a flower poem as poignant as this Eileen,I enjoy your poetry as much as I enjoy your videos.Keep on writing and I will keep reading...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/3/2016 2:20:00 PM

Thank you, Miraj. You are kind. I've also written my own version of Red Red Rose. I love flowers...I'm thankful for your visit and words of encouragement.

Frederic Parker

Date: 6/3/2016 11:08:00 AM

Love what I perceive as a metaphor to a relationship between lovers..love the bougainvillea as I have 6 of varies colors in my yard, seems though the purple one blooms the most for me...again nice video it allows your personality to come through..

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/3/2016 2:23:00 PM

You have perceived well. As for the bougainvillea oh...wish I could see all six of them. Must be a sight. I love purple. It's my favorite color. I wanted to do my next segments by the jacaranda trees on campus....beautiful purple flowers...Thanks for the visit and God bless...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/3/2016 8:09:00 AM

What a tremendous piece and video Eileen. I think you are Devine!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/3/2016 10:10:00 AM

:) Well....I'm blooming now with this praise. Thanks ever so much, Richard. Your good opinion of me means more than you can know. Hugs

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/3/2016 3:38:00 AM

Lovely poem with a beautiful imagery:)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/3/2016 10:12:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Much appreciated.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/3/2016 2:49:00 AM

Being a gardener I understand you so well dear, Eileen . Be patient you will bloom again for you are a treasure of love!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/3/2016 10:13:00 AM

Thank you, my dear esteemed poet. I know your love for flowers...they beautiful my life always. :) Thank you for this gracious and kind comment. Being nurtured with praise does me worlds of good. I'm blooming already. Bless you. :)

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 6/3/2016 1:28:00 AM

Cute video, Eileen, and what a gorgeous poem! It's awesome to hear how it is meant to be read.. So true, everyone needs nurture. Can't wait till next thursday! Always, Laura

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/3/2016 10:14:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie. :) Neglect is a very hard thing to deal with....Makes one almost want to give up on life. I don't take it well at all, I'm afraid. Some need more nurture than others....I'm afraid I'm high maintenance, but....the rewards for those who bother...are immense. Thank you, sweetie. Hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/3/2016 12:27:00 AM

Beautiful, got you soup mail, haven't been around much , hopefully tomorrow will have ore free time! Hugs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/3/2016 10:21:00 AM

It's Ok....Arthur. I just needed to thank you for your positive feedback. I can't tell you how much it means to me. It took me a little bit of courage to "expose" myself to my poet friends. I'm a big girl....I wasn't always like this. :( Life has a way of....adding to our cares. ;) Anti-depressants don't help. I also have an under active thyroid. Taking meds for THAT. Oh well....glory days behind me. I can still share my love for poetry. Hugs :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/3/2016 12:08:00 AM

Just a few things: 1) I made a mistake...Blake wrote The Sick Rose...and not A Red Red Rose...that was by Robert Burns. 2) When I said 4th most viewed poem...I meant 4th most viewed poem of MINE on TPS. You'd know that if you watched the previous 5 episodes. 3) The noise in the background is someone mowing the lawn...My students are pressed for time, so I had to go through with the program. :) Keep those things in mind!! Hugs and thanks for reading and viewing. :) I post new videos on Thursdays!