Eileen Manassian Poet Quatrain

My Heart Aches For You

how my heart aches for you
you who do not see
the dainty charm of words
and their sweet efficacy

how my heart aches for you
you who remain unmoved
by the nuances and hues
of rhymes my heart's approved

how my heart aches for you
you who do not fawn
over works of Langston Hughes
and the likes of great John Donne

How my heart aches for you
you who do not feel
the soothing sentiment
of poems that can heal

How may heart aches for you
it aches, it aches, it aches
for you cannot bear your soul
to poetic gust that shakes

how my heart aches for you
for you will never know
the passion that sears my soul
then bathes me in its glow

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 ~         *        ~
 ~~     My      ~~
   ~    heart    ~
     ~ aches ~
       ~ for ~
           U

Eileen Manassian

“If of thy mortal goods thou art bereft,
And from thy slender store two loaves alone to thee are left, 
Sell one, and with the dole
Buy hyacinths to feed thy soul.”
?Saadi (A Persian POET)

My hyacinths are shaped liked poems!

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Alexis Y. April 17, 2017 at 11:11 AM WoW! Eileen, This is so well written. I love Langston Hughes. Poetry "saved" me in a way. It continues to do wonders to me. It's so therapeutic. I really appreciate your gift. A without doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2017 at 8:41 AM The quote at the end is one of my favorite ones..I enjoyed your work..Some people don't get poetry and that is okay for we can't all be alike..Thanks for the visit to my page.Sara

Joanna Daniel April 15, 2017 at 10:15 AM I loved the refrain and the final shape, Eileen:) great write:)

Lisa Ricci April 12, 2017 at 3:53 PM Hello Eileen. This was written with power and expression. You obviously have skill with that. Honestly. The expression and emphasis are more than fine. Well done

Maria Williams April 11, 2017 at 10:24 PM You are truly a creative writer Eileen, I really enjoyed this and the heart shape at the bottom, the icing on the cake. A 7+

Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2017 at 9:18 AM I can't imagine how bland life would be if it weren't coloured with words. Hugs Rick. Eileen Manassian April 9, 2017 at 2:58 AM I can't either, Richard. It boggles my mind. How can people just....live...without the wonder of words. Hugs

Casarah Nance April 7, 2017 at 8:58 PM I have come to know that without art and words life has no meaning, it is those things that saturate the soul. My heart aches as well for those who just don't feel the awesomeness of it. Loved your write . hugs x Eileen Manassian April 9, 2017 at 3:13 AM Thanks, sweetie. I know you are a kindred spirit in this respect. :) You have the artistic side as well. How fortunate you are! Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2017 at 8:30 PM Eileen, this is so beautiful. Love how you did that shape at the end. I do know these people who can't appreciate the likes of the great John Donne. (I married one) Eileen Manassian April 9, 2017 at 3:14 AM I'm married to one as well. Although, he does love the beauty of his own language. Thanks for the visit, dear. I did enjoy making that tiny heart at the end. I love collecting heart shaped things. Hugs

Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 1:05 PM You will never die of hunger, Eileen! Poetry will keep you alive! Luckily there are many who are able to partake of your lovely and emotional poetry. ~ Sending you hugs and hyacinths:) // paul Eileen Manassian April 9, 2017 at 3:16 AM No...that's certainly true! ;) I'm glad you are sending me hyacinths, dear. You always now how to cheer. Hugs

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 7, 2017 at 11:57 AM Lovely write Eileen! hugs xomo! Eileen Manassian April 9, 2017 at 3:17 AM Thanks, Maureen. :) Glad you liked it, dear.

Chris Green April 7, 2017 at 6:22 AM Poetry has this affect on many, it is a daily need, a nourishment for the mind and the soul. So beautiful this outlet for creativity and you have described it well. Eileen Manassian April 9, 2017 at 3:15 AM Definitely. I've written a poem entitled A Glutton for Your Poetry. I just can't get enough of this good stuff. :) Thanks for the visit, dear.

Probir Gupta April 7, 2017 at 5:29 AM Beautiful is your poem, almost like a song// The lyrical pain of ache lingers for so long long long ... Eileen Manassian April 7, 2017 at 5:32 AM Thank you, Probir. It's good to hear from you. Much appreciated.

Phil Capitano April 7, 2017 at 4:02 AM Really beautiful Eileen ~ love the references to other poets but I especially love the second verse. Eileen Manassian April 7, 2017 at 4:06 AM Phil...I really do not know what I would do without poetry. I love Langsten Hughes and I love Donne...Death Be Not Proud always fills me with awe. A Dream Deferred is also special...I love Poe...I love I love I love....I really feel bad for people who are not moved by poetry. What joy they are missing. Thanks for the lovely visit.