Eileen Manassian Poet Quatrain

Midnight Lullaby

“I just can’t sleep,” I wrote one night
“My poor heart just longs for you”
“Sleep, my dearest; I’ll hold you tight
And kiss you the whole night through.”

And though he was worlds away
I felt his presence so near
The comfort of his arms was mine
What more had I now to fear?

Those tiny lines my lullaby
They caressed me through the night
Though sleep did not touch my eyes
My heart was illumined with light

How comforting to surely know
That he could embrace my soul
And quiet down my beating heart
With words that made me whole

I read again each little line
And saw his love written there
All alone in that dark night 
I was cradled by his care

Midnight lullabies are sweet
They are angels from above
They are ever more the dear
For they are written in love

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Jay Loveless February 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM Beautiful romantic write...It instantly brought me to the one I miss. I enjoyed every line Eileen Manassian February 17, 2013 at 11:25 AM I'm so glad to hear this! :) Hugs!

Mehnaz Veetil February 17, 2013 at 3:09 AM deep and romantic write, ...enjoyed reading... Eileen Manassian February 17, 2013 at 5:29 AM Mehnaz, thank you my dear! You have a lovely name! ;)

Kim Merryman February 16, 2013 at 8:33 PM Eileen, I enjoyed reading your lovely poem! Love, Kim Eileen Manassian February 17, 2013 at 5:29 AM Kim, thanks! Kind of you!

Donna Jones February 16, 2013 at 5:12 PM Very sweet and powerful from worlds away! Eileen Manassian February 17, 2013 at 5:28 AM Thanks, my sweet Donna! :) Great to hear from you!

Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM I am impressed by your romantic side. This is a truly lovely poem. Eileen Manassian February 16, 2013 at 2:43 PM Richard...my romantic side rules supreme! :) Thanks for the post! Hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis February 16, 2013 at 11:33 AM A perfect aesthetic and romantic poem that touches the heart and caresses the core of the soul. A hymn to true love! Thank you for sharing! Eileen Manassian February 16, 2013 at 2:43 PM Thank you, my dear. You know how much I value the opinion of one of my favorite poets! :) An honor, indeed.

Connie Gildersleeve February 16, 2013 at 11:09 AM Eileen beautifully written from the heart. I love every stanza and it flow nicely. Warm Smiles, Connie Eileen Manassian February 17, 2013 at 5:28 AM Thanks, Connie. You have brought me joy with this post! :)