Eileen Manassian Poet Quatrain

My Jiggly Bits

He teases me 'bout my “rolls”
‘Bout the bits that jiggle
But then he’ll squeeze every bit
And bring about a giggle

And when he’s there in my bed
And I’m just typing away
He'll reach for a roll or two
A sweet pastime of his day

I wish I knew what he wants
Must I lose weight from my arms?
But then what’s left to play with?
I’ll lose my big woman charms….

So I just turn a deaf ear
When he jokes about my weight
Cause when the boy wants to play
“Rolly Polly” satiates!

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Rockman Pritts August 17, 2013 at 12:54 AM Very good write Eileen. I wish I could get my wife to understand that when I look at her, I see the same woman I saw on our first date. Weight can fluctuate. Age is inevitable. But love is forever if it is true. Thanks for making me think. Rockman :-) Eileen Manassian August 20, 2013 at 3:02 AM Thanks ever so much for your lovely post, Rockman! Yes, I wish that every man who think a you do...That was sort of the essence of this poem. Why tease, if you like to play, eh? ;) Anyway, thanks for stopping by. I appreciated hearing from you!

Sue-Ellen Newman August 14, 2013 at 8:23 AM Excellent, this is so lovely, love jiggly bits, wonderful fun loving poem, so enjoyed it, had a wee smile too, I am 60kilos, and I too have jiggly bits on my arms, ere we call them tuck shop arms why I don't know, but age and gravity doesn't help either, great read , les sings sueellen Eileen Manassian August 14, 2013 at 11:09 PM Sue Ellen....thanks for stopping by and sharing a little glimpse into your life! :) Dear...I'm sure you are beautiful just like your pic! My daughter is 18 and she worries about her weight. SHE HAS A TO DIE FOR BODY. Everyone tells her that! Curvaceous and sexy, but...it is only recently that she has started to believe in herself. I'm SO relieved. I don't want her to live with insecurities like I have...Thanks for the post!

Sidney Hall Mad Poet August 14, 2013 at 4:40 AM I love Jiggly Bits, Skinny reminds me of ironing boards. Love your poem. now you got me thinking of Jiggly bits Hmmmm Eileen Manassian August 14, 2013 at 11:10 PM :) :) :) YES, right! HA HA! Thinking about jiggly bits keeps you on the safe side, still....Will visit your work soon!

Delysia Hendricks August 13, 2013 at 10:16 PM lol. I'm with you all the way, girlfriend. You could just as well have described me here, except you'd need to add the word "sagging". Entertaining write, my friend. Huggasmoochies. Licia :-) Eileen Manassian August 14, 2013 at 11:04 PM YOU are a funny, hilarious, LUMP of sugar! HA HA HA HA! Licia...how? How do you always make me smile? How do you always make me feel good about myself? I do love you, woman! Get your sagging...ARSE...on a plane and get over here! That IS what you were referring to, RIGHT? ;)

Jon A Cavanaugh August 13, 2013 at 2:52 AM I love this poem. It brought back a memory that I will share with you on soup mail. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem. Eileen Manassian August 13, 2013 at 7:57 AM Awwwwww.....thanks, Jon, for sharing that. It DOES make me feel better! :) Thanks for stopping by...So glad you are back!

Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2013 at 10:12 PM When I met my wife I was 148 lbs now 20 years later I am 178 lbs. Thankfully she never complains about my weight. This was a delightful piece and I enjoyed it very much. Well done Eileen, celebrate every delicious curve. Eileen Manassian August 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM :) Awwwwwwwwwww.....acceptance is key! I never do go for skinny....My daughter has a body to die for...I just look at her and remember my youth....She's going to get me to start exercising again...Summer session finished today...I give my students their final exam tomorrow...and then...I'm going to get this Rolly Polly some WORK OUTS!!! ;) Walking...belly dancing...sit ups...and the WORKS! :) ENCOURAGE ME!!!!!

Honestly J.T. August 12, 2013 at 6:02 PM Giggle while you wiggle. Good poem Eileen Manassian August 13, 2013 at 8:02 AM HA HA HA HA! I don't mind giggling myself...I just don't want others to giggle! My daughter grabbed my arm today and gave me such a squeeze. I guess the pillowy effect has its own charm....

Donna Jones August 12, 2013 at 4:23 PM Ohhhh :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) gotta giggle......:-) What's fun if nothing jiggles when you wiggle? Donna Jones August 13, 2013 at 9:20 PM Well...I've been told.humm.....its softer than bones!..who wants to hug a bag of bones?..luv ya and dont ya worry you are beautiful... Eileen Manassian August 13, 2013 at 8:05 AM I know, right????? ;) I don't get it...people like jello, right? People like nice soft fluffly pillows, right? People like wispy cotton candy, right? Chunk marshmallows, right? SO....what's the problem if a person wiggles??? ;) Oh MD, trying to make myself feel good. When my brother-in-law goes back to Canada, and after tomorrow...I'm started to LOSE WEIGHT! I'll leave enough to still jiggle...don't worry! ;) HUGS!

Richard D Seal August 12, 2013 at 4:11 PM Yes, just let it all out my little Desert Orchid lol Eileen Manassian August 14, 2013 at 11:01 PM I do value your opinion, Richard..... Richard D Seal August 13, 2013 at 4:16 PM You do not need my permission:) Eileen Manassian August 13, 2013 at 8:05 AM With your permission, of course, Mr Seal.... ;)

Cecilia Macfarlane August 12, 2013 at 12:24 PM Elieen, this one has me giggling, delightful and funny write. You are a hoot! Hugs Eileen Manassian August 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM I am that! ;) Oh...it was SO lovely to share this with my mother-in-law though! ;) Your son teases me about my weight and then he keeps squeezing like I'm some sort of plush toy! ;) Yea...I got my own! :) Hugs...and thanks for the visit!

Jack Ellison August 12, 2013 at 11:30 AM LOL "Rolly Polly" satiates! Can you hear me giggling Teach? Lost 48 lbs. since June last year and I still feel Rolly Polly!!! Cathie says I shouldn't lose anymore or there'll be nothing left to hang on to! LOL Big warm huggles xoxoxox Eileen Manassian August 12, 2013 at 11:32 AM Cathie is a dear! :) Yes....a man must have some chunky bits...I say...We even have a saying in Arabic..."A man without a belly isn't worth a penny!" I know, right? Silly...but, seriously...hubby teases ALL the time and gives no rest, and then he grabs....what to do? ;) Huggles back at ya!

Poet Tacito August 12, 2013 at 10:18 AM Why drive in a straight line when you can delve deep into sharp curves? This was a damn charming piece! Eileen Manassian August 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM No intrusion among friends, Becca... :) Poet Tacito August 12, 2013 at 2:13 PM =D Eileen Manassian August 12, 2013 at 10:20 AM Hey you! :) Thanks for stopping by....I do agree! ;) Then again...give me bod like Beyonce and I won't complain! ;)