Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

Love's Retiree

don't love too much; don't love too deep
affection must be yours to keep
for when you give yourself away
you can't go back to yesterday

secure the fortress of your heart
keep drawbridge up and hide the chart
don't let the path to soul be known
there's no return once it's been shown

be sparing with your proffered love
or you will wail to sky above
for some will take and never give
that's not a way a life to live

give out in measure what you get
some limits are what you must set,
for I have found when I give all,
I set myself to take a fall

it hurts my soul to very core
when I am left here wanting more
the love I give must equal be
the love that others give to me

so this advice take to your heart
if you don't wish to fall apart
your love keep safe: a treasure store
give to the ones there at your door

don't love too much; don't love too deep
or you will cause your soul to weep
love's at its best when it's returned
when for its comfort, heart has yearned

this sage advice comes at a price
my heart was once a sacrifice
but what I've learned, I give for free
my name, you ask? Love's Retiree!

Eileen Manassian

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Red Fiery November 8, 2017 at 6:49 AM Standing ovation for this marvelous piece! I wanna say something here. I have been in relationships and most of the time felt that I ended up overcompensating! I try to learn from the previous mistakes and then I commit again, inadvertently. Silly silly me...This poem, I feel is meant for the people like me and I am not ashamed of saying this ...hugs all the way for you ~ Redfiery~

Paul Callus November 6, 2017 at 4:30 PM These are wise words which flow from life's experiences, Eileen. In this case I have to agree with Richard...I give my all and accept what comes my way. Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian November 7, 2017 at 9:19 AM You have to be really strong to be able to do that dear. I am not that strong. That's why I have to keep reminding myself. Hugs...I've missed you.

Richard Lamoureux November 6, 2017 at 2:41 PM I like the humor mixed with angst. For me I choose to love without reserve and let love come back to me if it chooses. Eileen Manassian November 7, 2017 at 9:20 AM I applaud you, Richard. I guess I just love too intensely. Hugs

Pashang Salehi November 5, 2017 at 11:26 PM Beautiful... The only thing that we need is more love... Eileen Manassian November 7, 2017 at 9:21 AM I couldn't agree with you more, dear. Welcome to my page.

Heidi Sands November 5, 2017 at 4:08 AM Well done, Eileen. Written with honest and wise words! :) Eileen Manassian November 5, 2017 at 8:01 AM Thank you, dear. I appreciate the visit. Nothing hurts my heart more than when I find love not reciprocated, whether romantic, filial, or otherwise. Hugs

Agnes Krampe November 4, 2017 at 9:05 PM Good write, Eileen. Not sure I agree, but it's a good poem :) Eileen Manassian November 5, 2017 at 8:02 AM Thank you, dear. It's Ok if you don't. I only speak from experience. It's good to not someone a priority who has made you only an option, as the saying goes.

Arthur Vaso November 4, 2017 at 9:00 PM The flow is so good, I loved the last line! hugs! Eileen Manassian November 5, 2017 at 8:03 AM Thank you, dear! I appreciate your words of encouragement. Hugs

Frederic Parker November 4, 2017 at 6:02 PM wise poetry my friend, give your heart, not your soul to lend... Eileen Manassian November 5, 2017 at 8:04 AM Yes, dear...I am still trying to internalize this. Hugs to you...