Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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I took this pic of my brother when we were at his house for Christmas. :)

More Than a Brother

To My Brother on His Birthday

You’ve been to me a brother and a friend
A great support and comfort through the years
The sadness of my life with joy you blend
And when I cry, you help to wipe the tears

To childlike eyes you were the hero great
I stood amazed at strength and boyish skill
As King and Queen we played to challenge fate
Our little games, a source of wondrous thrill

You made me want to be the very best
To rise above the challenges of life
The bar you raised and helped me pass the test
And made me thrive despite the inner strife

Much more than brother, dear, you are to me
You are a source of strength and constancy

Eileen Manassian 
June 18, 2015
8:11 am

My brother, Armond, is four years older than I am. It's his birthday today, and I wrote a little sonnet in his honor. He wrote a lovely poem for me on my fortieth, which is framed and hanging on my wall. I can't describe the source of inspiration that Armond is to me. He is an intellectual giant. He has his doctorate in Accounting from the University of Calgary. He is a fantastic teacher. Everything he sets his mind on doing, he can do. I've lived in his shadow in more ways than one! ;) He plays the piano better than I do...when he joined my French class, he outdid me. He's just amazing. Recently, he attended my MA thesis defense and just knowing he was there gave me courage. :) He has always been there to help me with my struggles, and I'm truly blessed to have him in my life. :)

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Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2015 at 9:13 PM Are you back yet? I hope you had fun. I enjoyed rereading this tribute to your brother. Family is so important.

Richard Lamoureux June 20, 2015 at 12:50 AM Bedtime, I'll talk to you tomorrow. Hugs Rick. Eileen Manassian June 20, 2015 at 12:45 PM Hope you had a good sleep! :) Take care, dear. Hugs

Ilene Bauer June 18, 2015 at 6:07 PM a wonderful poem, eileen! coincidentally, today is my brother's birthday, too, so i can really relate to much of what you said. i think i was more the one looked up to by my brother, though, because i'm 5 years older, but the way i feel about him is similar to what you've written about your brother. Eileen Manassian June 20, 2015 at 12:49 PM I hope he had a great celebration! :) Yes, I'm the baby of the family. I have two older brothers. I'm sure your brother adores you, dear. You have such a wonderful heart. I can see it clearly through your poetry. Thanks for the visit.

Richard Lamoureux June 18, 2015 at 5:34 PM Happy Birthday to your brother. He is a nice looking fellow. This is a wonderful warm piece and the footnote adds to the appeal. Eileen Manassian June 20, 2015 at 12:51 PM Thanks ever so much for your visit to my poem for my brother, Richard. I shared with him that my PS friends sends love. It made him happy.

Liam Mcdaid June 18, 2015 at 2:56 PM happy birthday armond beautifully penned eileen it sang a true tune through your quill straight from the heart wishing you a lovely day Eileen Manassian June 20, 2015 at 12:53 PM Hey, Liam...You are so sweet to visit. It's been a while. You always have such fascinating avatars. I hope all is well. Thanks for the post. It was lovely to celebrate with him. Hugs

Paul Callus June 18, 2015 at 12:21 PM An awesome tribute to a special brother. May I also wish him all the very best on his birthday. I have a feeling this time female eyes will be focusing more than usual on the visual:) hugs // paul Eileen Manassian June 20, 2015 at 12:56 PM Thank you, Paul. Very sweet of you. :) He is also very physically fit. He goes to the gym regularly. Always tried to help me stay fit. Poor dear...Thanks for the lovely visit.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 18, 2015 at 3:17 AM - Happy birthday Armond ! ..... I admire his beautiful eyes :) - a lovely poem to your brother, dear Eileen - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian June 20, 2015 at 12:57 PM Thank you, Sunshine. I read your post to him. :) He was pleased, my dear. Sending you love and hugs.

Peter Lewis Holmes June 18, 2015 at 1:40 AM A nice tribute to your "doctor of numbers" Eileen...Peter Eileen Manassian June 20, 2015 at 12:59 PM Thank you for the visit, Peter. Yes, I admire him more for his ability to deal with numbers, for they are completely lost on me.