Eileen Manassian Poet Dramatic Monologue

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My Little Heart Is Heavy

my little heart is heavy
with its burden of unspoken words
feelings needing expression
are not allowed to be freed
they remain in stately chambers
pampered and spoiled
to keep them complacent
safe from rejection's rankle

my little heart is heavy
the weight is causing pain
the chambers enlarged
with unruly words
tearing the place apart
demanding voice
they cajole as they roll
this way and that
pounding on doors

my little heart is heavy
perhaps it will burst
and all will pour out
without a doubt
something will give way
to another, I say
and the tumbling torrent of torment
will wash any chances away

my little heart is heavy
for just a few moments
in the sweet silence of sympathy
help carry it, for you see
my little heart has become
too heavy for me

Eileen Manassian

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Justin Bordner December 28, 2016 at 6:46 PM To carry another's heart is to carry your own Eileen. Your pulses continue to carry a most enchanting panache Poetess. You're smart and sexy even when sad...J.A.B.

White Sage November 25, 2016 at 5:02 AM it takes such strength to keep the words shut in the heart and more strength to carry the burden and much more strength to write it out...my hand is out, hold it for a minute, let's go stare at the gushing river or the silent stars surrounding the moon....I hope you're doing well, best wishes.

James Inman November 18, 2016 at 7:09 AM A sad write for you Eileen. You have expressed your emotions well. Your last stanza left me with a bittersweet smile.

Laura Breidenthal November 14, 2016 at 3:28 PM Your voice matters, Eileen. Sympathy is a beautiful thing, and we all must practice it to uplift each other up during dark, emotional times of our physical lives. Thanks for sharing. It is always a blessing reading your work..always, Laura

Paul Callus November 10, 2016 at 3:28 PM Dear Eileen, it is in sharing that the weight can become lighter. Poetry allows you to do that more than anything else. I know that stigmas, customs and traditions can be a stumbling block, but we have to rise above fear and cruel tongues...life is to short! Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley November 9, 2016 at 11:50 PM Lovely, a tad sad, love the 'sweet silence of sympathy'. Viv x

Kash Poet November 5, 2016 at 1:25 PM Very good emotional poem.Love it!

Richard Lamoureux November 5, 2016 at 12:43 PM Just a note to say hi.

Ravi Sathasivam November 5, 2016 at 11:58 AM Sad write on heavy weight of sorrow in the heart. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Arthur Vaso November 4, 2016 at 12:47 AM I hate the soup no longer emails us when we receive answers to our comments! I am so happy to make you smile and if I get back to Lebanon, dont worry, we will have real cake!!! My dentist is there, so at some point I will have to go!!!

Richard Lamoureux November 1, 2016 at 7:24 PM Sorry to hear your heart is heavy. Hugs Rick.

Arthur Vaso October 31, 2016 at 7:15 PM Let me take your heart out for a vacation, I will let it slide down colorful rainbows, I will let it swim in the azul blue sea, I will take it up in hot air balloon to see natures vista's below, then I will take it out for cake and coffee, but dont worry, its diet cake!!!! Hugs!!!! Eileen Manassian November 1, 2016 at 9:39 AM Thanks, Alexis for dropping by. I'm glad you have a smile on your face too now! :) Eileen Manassian November 1, 2016 at 9:38 AM Oh, Arthur....when are you going to pick me up? I'm waiting....I think I can splurge on REAL cake this time around. Yes...you did make me smile! :) It's been a crazy busy day. This cheered me up. HUGS! Arthur Vaso October 31, 2016 at 10:22 PM Thanks Alexis, I hope Eileen smiles!!!!!! Alexis Y. October 31, 2016 at 8:16 PM Hi Arthur, This made me smile:-)))

Eve Roper October 31, 2016 at 3:00 PM Open up your soul with the storm of emotions pen them all then set them free to the world :-( don't allow your heart weigh you down . Hugs Eileen Manassian October 31, 2016 at 6:03 PM Thank you, Eve. That is sage advice. I often write my little heart out. :) This poem came to me when I thought of how there is so much that we sometimes keep hidden for fear of rejection...or simply because we know that our words won't make a difference anyway. This poem speaks to that. Sending hugs your way.

Chris Green October 31, 2016 at 1:32 PM This poem really tears at my heart, which I always felt was strong until recently. I can relate to this so well. You did a beautiful job with this. Eileen Manassian October 31, 2016 at 6:06 PM Thank you, Chris. I hope that your heart is in recovery. Sometimes we need friends to help us along life's path. Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2016 at 1:13 PM - Heavy weight of sorrow in the heart ... terribly sad, dear Eileen - Sending you warm hugs and love // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian October 31, 2016 at 6:07 PM Hello, Sunshine. I am not in a bad place. :) I am happy, but the truth of the poem endures. There are things that only God knows and sees. Thank you for the visit. Hugs

Daniel Turner October 31, 2016 at 12:49 PM Yes, Eileen. At times they do tend to weigh one down. Sadly I can relate to this poem too well. Nicely penned! Eileen Manassian October 31, 2016 at 6:08 PM Thank you, Daniel. Never feel bad for being a person filled with empathy. It is often our brokeness which enables us to be the most effective healers of others. Blessings.