Let Me Write

Let me write….
Of hell and paradise
Of lover’s compromise
Of dreams yet unfulfilled
Of how I love you still
Let me write….

Let me write….
Of longing for the end
Of people who pretend
Of desire to be free
Of changing destiny
Let me write

Let me write
Of passion’s sweetest flow
Of serene afterglow
Of love that's make believe
Of my heart's need to grieve
Let me write

Let me write
My words show I am weak
My words, my chance to “speak”
My words can calm the pain
My words, my sun and rain
Let me write

Let me write
I need to bare my soul
I need to be made whole
I need to freely fly
I need these tears to dry
Please, 
Let me write

Eileen Manassian Ghali
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 9:04 AM
It seems I have made my way back to this one. You have written eloquently on all of these topics.
Manassian Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 9:06 AM
Thanks, Richard. Glad you think so. Means a lot to me.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM
I for one am glad you write, I enjoyed rereading this one. Have a great weekend, hugs Rick.
Manassian Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Thanks, Rick. Enjoy yours. I'm glad you like my writes.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 9:28 AM
Hello Eileen, you have my blessing, write write write my dear. Hugs Rick
Jones Avatar
January 30, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Write baby write.....:-) :-)
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 10:19 PM
I love the style you used here. I agree with Nette's view on the way this depicts an artist's mood! As for that acrostic, yes, it was very odd to have to start some of the lines with words like "seems" I did not like having to start a line with a verb. It makes a jolt between the ending of the previous line and that one!!
Onclaud Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 1:28 PM
wow, the repetition of lines here depicts your need to scribble away, eileen... marvelous; pen on!.. huggs
Abedin Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Nice expression
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Thank you for visiting.
Horsman Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 9:55 AM
sadly i dont get around much now a days,,,,when i read poetry like this,,,makes it worth while the coming back,,,oh yes let you write; the powers to be knew they were on a winner, when they found you....
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:08 AM
OH HARRY....How sweet and kind. You are so gracious in your posts and so full of encouragement. My heart thanks you. Yes, I do miss your visits. Pass by when you can. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM
Hi Eileen, sending a transcontinental hug.
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:27 AM
That's ok....It can be about YOU for a bit! ;)
Lamoureux Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Oops I forgot, it's not about me *lol*
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:19 AM
Thanks for the empathy! GRRRRR....Oh, but I'm happy for you! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:14 AM
Our son is coming home this weekend. Horray!
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:09 AM
RIGHT ON TIME! Just got back from the airport....Dropped off my daughter. Yes, she's off to uni again and this MAMA BEAR misses her already! I'm such a softie.....Thanks for the hug. Did me worlds of good.
A  Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:21 PM
I hear you out loud Eileen, nicely done. SKAT
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM
SKAT....thanks for the visit! ;) I've been to read your SLAM....You two work GREAT together.....That was some pretty heavy stuff. Thanks for dropping by
Fisher Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 7:57 PM
This is a wonderful piece...smooth as a mature river and deep as an ocean. A real treat to read, Eileen!
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:24 AM
David...this is such a lovely post....Love your analogies...so glad you think so! I'm so touched.
Bauer Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 7:42 PM
write on, sweet eileen! please, write on!
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:07 AM
Thanks, Ilene. Love ya! :)
Carrillo Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 12:05 PM
You have written a beautiful poem and yesyou can write about anything you want. Many blessings... Lucilla
Manassian Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Thank you, Lucilla. Glad you passed by. It's been a while. I'm glad you're back! :)
Tacito Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Chase the sun. Embrace the sun. Stop letting it rain, allow it reign. Write for your right to fly.
Manassian Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:27 AM
YOU AMAZE ME DRAKE ESZES....SERIOUSLY! Yes....I've always loved the sun.....Ok....Gotta do some chasing. It's a drizzly day in Beirut, though, and I've got a stack of essays to correct....Finals and all that....But...I will TRY to FLY!!! Thanks, my dear.
Ellison Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:00 AM
My dear Queen Eileen... I'm sending you some of those much needed loving hugs! Feel better dear friend... Kenneth XOXOXOXOX
Manassian Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:04 AM
Oh Kenny, I sure don't feel like a Queen today.... :( Thanks for giving me that title, though. It always brings happy smiles of Flo and the rest of you.....I will try.. Yes, I could do with some nice warm hugs today. Thanks, my dear! Hugs!
Lamoureux Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 6:51 AM
Let me read, let me read, let me read! You are amazing!
Manassian Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:03 AM
I'm much better....thank you kindly, Richard. :)
Lamoureux Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 7:57 AM
I hope they have turned into tears of joy.
Manassian Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 7:00 AM
I'm also crying....Thank you for these words of affirmation. I need them today.
Carroll Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Nice cathartic write Eileen!
Manassian Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 7:00 AM
Yes, in need of some good therapy today....One of THOSE days. Thanks for the visit.
Ryerson Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 5:30 AM
Okay okay! I'll let you let you write...You 've made made me an offer I can't refuse (How could I anyway?)
Manassian Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 7:01 AM
OH TIM. You are a darling man. Thanks for this sweet post. Lovely to read today. Hugs
Pettit Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 2:24 AM
You can write anything you want! This is a good work.
Manassian Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 7:01 AM
:) I can write....but some of what I write...I only feel free to share here. Thank God I can vent here on the SOUP. Thanks for visiting, Robert.
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