Eileen Manassian Poet Narrative

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In the Middle of the Universe, I Stand

In the middle of the universe, I stand 
My mind seeking comprehension 
The mysteries of life tantalize my tenacious grip on wisdom
I stand
Observing omnipotent organization
The universe expands as I stand in wonder
What does it all mean?
Infinite answers press against my finite mind
Clamoring for recognition
I stand: dazed, amazed, crazed
By all I don’t know and can never fathom
Until there is light
And the light dawns
And the meaning of the universe unravels 

Your celestial body orbits mine
Time after time
Your gravitational force defies logic
Refusing to stay in the paths ordained
The laws of nature are flaunted
and...we collide
My head is crowned with your constellation kisses
I travel in the nebula of your dreams and fantasies 
As you dip into my body the Milky whiteness of your WAY
The universe explodes in the starry heavens of your eyes
Meteorite words of ecstasy
Streak across my sky of consciousness
Blazing...

Time becomes a non-entity
The mystery of love overshadows the mystery of life
And now I see…
The beginning and end of all creation
The sum total of my existence
Of life
Of the universe
Of...EVERYTHING
Is here
It’s eternal

In the middle of the universe, I stand
I understand
The universe is LOVE

In the Middle of the Universe I Stand Contest
Sponsor: Vernela S Walker
February 5, 2015

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Richard Lamoureux April 1, 2015 at 10:04 AM Rereading your winning poem! Spectacular writing!

Skat A February 15, 2015 at 11:07 AM Eileen, Congratulations on your awesome win. ~Skat~

Richard Lamoureux February 7, 2015 at 12:38 PM Congratulations Eileen, I'm pleased to see you high on the podium. Hugs Rick.

Poesy Relish February 7, 2015 at 1:26 AM Congrats on your win sweet friend... hugs, nad!

Verlena S. Walker February 7, 2015 at 12:15 AM Eileen, congratulations on placing 2nd in my contest. A super-awesome entry! Verlena Eileen Manassian February 7, 2015 at 12:21 AM I'm so so honored, Verlena. Thank you so much for your kind placement. I'm touched.

Jan Allison February 6, 2015 at 6:14 PM Loved this the first time I read it Eileen - many congrats:-) hugs jan xx Eileen Manassian February 7, 2015 at 12:23 AM Oh Jan....It's so good to have you in my corner. You know I love ya! Hugs

Shane Cooper February 6, 2015 at 8:07 AM Eileen it is a brilliant write such imagry and passion that you use is amazing. it is a sure winner in the competition. I am daunted by such emotive phrases"The universe explodes in the starry heavens of your eyes Meteorite words of ecstasy Streak across my sky of consciousness". Truely brilliant. a 7 and fav's. love shane xxx Shane Cooper February 7, 2015 at 1:02 AM Not at the moment my sweet Jan life is a bit bleak, am hoping the hillbilly girl can lift me out of my doldrums she has a sense of humour almost to match yours. Sorry Eileen I am rambling, congrats on your win it is as I said a fantastic poem. On that note could you both check out Michelle Mac Donald's poem ab love Shane xxxout the unicorn it is old but it is one of the most wonderful fantasies I have ever read. Love Jan Allison February 6, 2015 at 6:23 PM I have quite a few poems started but never completed - don't ditch your initial writes Shane - put them in a 'file' and go back to them when further inspiration hits - you may use all or simply pick a gem of a line :-) Hugs Jan x Eileen Manassian February 6, 2015 at 9:12 AM Hey...you guys will rock rock rock! Hugs Shane Cooper February 6, 2015 at 9:07 AM Hi Eileen, no I have not written for a while. I have been in a sad dark mood, I have started half a dozen writes and scrapped most of them. I started a collab. with Mary Jo which seems to be going okay though. Fingers crossed. love Shane xxx Eileen Manassian February 6, 2015 at 8:59 AM Shane, good to have you visit me, my dear. Lovely to read such encouraging words. Have you been writing? I'm glad those words spoke to you. I really had fun writing this piece. I too hope it does well. hugs

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 5, 2015 at 9:17 PM Eileen, you shine with all the love your heart can hold! Love is God-given, eternal, defies logic and makes the world go round as they say...best wishes in the contest. I predict a winner...hugs, Rhonda Eileen Manassian February 6, 2015 at 9:01 AM You're very kind to me, Rhonda. I'm ever grateful! :) Yes, love is God's greatest gift. The shortest verse after JESUS WEPT is GOD IS LOVE. Thanks for your lovely visit and well wishes. I so appreciate it. Hugs

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 5, 2015 at 11:03 AM In the middle of the universe, I stand I understand The universe is LOVE and I see the winner. Eileen Manassian February 6, 2015 at 9:13 AM :) Oh...how lovely that would be to win. Thanks, Rajat. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2015 at 9:20 AM I agree with you, my comment is not a criticism of this lovely piece, it is just where the start of the poem caused my mind to travel. Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 9:22 AM AH...Richard. Thanks for coming back. My little heart got a bit of a knot in it. Thanks

Charlotte Puddifoot February 5, 2015 at 9:19 AM hi eileen, I read your message on my blog and am just stopping by to say hello before I go into hospital...I'm very enthusiastic about this poem, just the sort of writing I like to see from you - "constellation kisses" "meteorite words" great stuff...actually it's a very clever, multi-layered poem...I like mystery, I like big questions...I like this poem and predict a win for it! :) Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 9:23 AM OH...SWEETIE! I've missed you. I am worried about you and hope that all will go well. Please keep a positive attitude. God be with you, dearie. Thanks for the positive words on this poem. I am trying to change my writing style now and again as you and Cyndi have encouraged me to do. Glad to see you here. Please know you're in my thoughts. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2015 at 8:24 AM You have done a beautiful job with this piece yet part of me was hoping you would have taken it in a different direction. You had the potential with this one to caress the face of God! His secrets could have been whispered in your ear as the galaxies rotated to the symphony of His Magnificence. Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM Richard. I will leave that to you, my dear. You are right, I could have...but Love is also God given. If you read my comment on some of the posts below...you will see that. He flung the universe out in love and wants love to be shared....What can I tell you about the state of my heart. You know. You take on the challenge. Thanks.

Liam Mcdaid February 5, 2015 at 6:32 AM powerful pen eileen really deep beautiful piece dear friend love is the driving force Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 9:25 AM Hello, dear sweet Liam. I hope you are well, dear. Internet has been crazy since morning and just no it's back on again. I'm anxious to read your Valentine kisses. I'm sure there is lots of romance from you! Hugs

Poesy Relish February 5, 2015 at 4:39 AM Just splendid... whatever the topic, you bring in the element of romance and passion with a rare skill... like like... best wishes for the contest... nad! Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 9:30 AM Thanks ever so much, my dear. :) Glad to have this visit and your kind comments. Poetry is my passion and obsession. I'm totally addicted. Hugs

Darkland Poetry February 5, 2015 at 2:54 AM I entered this contest as well and it's interesting to see what wildly different takes we took on the topic. I really enjoyed your write. :) Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 3:44 AM Thank you, Rachel. I so appreciate your visit and comment. Will be by to visit your work. I believe the universe was brought into existence by a Creator God. He brought it because he wanted to share it with created beings. He brought it because he is love. He gifted us love to share in intimacy and splendor. We have his procreative powers in us when we bring a child to life. It's amazing. It is all based on love, in my opinion. :) All the best.

Jan Allison February 5, 2015 at 2:28 AM WOW WOW WOW You took me to a parallel universe with the incredible sensual imagery My head is crowned with your constellation kisses I travel in the nebula of your dreams and fantasies As you dip into my body the Milky whiteness of your WAY The universe explodes in the starry heavens of your eyes. Am in total awe of your creativity - a 7 faves I hope this flies sky high in the contest! Hugs jan xxx Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 3:45 AM OH, did I now? Thank you, my sweetie pie! I love it when my words get quoted back to me. What an incredible high that is....:) Shoots me out of the stratosphere and into space. Thanks, Jan. Hugs

Justin Bordner February 5, 2015 at 2:04 AM In the middle of love you lay...undaunted by the infinite and understood by the way of his body...his soul squeezes your innocence...your kiss seizes his defiance...I am charmed irrevocably by how you open your thoughts and love to time, romance, and the universe of passion Eileen. To share creation with the one who loves you is life made perfect. "Meteorite words of ecstasy streak across my sky of consciousness, blazing...! Thats a hot wow woman! You've taken control of the Universe! J.A.B. Eileen Manassian February 5, 2015 at 2:11 AM Oh...charmed, are ya? Well, then I can this little piece has a ghost of a chance in the contest. After all...Verlena says your work is in the superlative category...and by deduction...if you like my work...then I'm sitting pretty! :) No? How is that for a smartie pants! Your posts are just like blazing shooting stars, dear! Gives this woman a chance to live vicariously and smile. Hugs