Eileen Manassian Poet Dramatic Monologue

My Poem Made Into a Video- Domestic Violence

I was contacted months ago by a person named Lauren Godly. She's a media student, and she asked me if she could turn my poem, Adored to Abhorred into a video. It's finally been completed. It's such a wonderful feeling when you know that your poetry can help make a difference. 


Adored to Abhorred

from owned to dethroned
you led me
from queen to unseen
you hid me
once crowned to now bound
you kept me

absorbed to derobed
you left me
a spectacle to be gawked at
you jeered me

from diamond to dust
you threw me
once devoid of lust
you spurned me

and yet, here I am
  naked
       bleeding
              dishonored
  unwanted

here I stand
here I smile
biding my time a while
knowing as I do
the inner splendor shines through

I bathe my naked body
perfume every curve
comb out my raven hair
for I dare
This is swear:

None can usurp my throne
It's mine and mine alone
I climb the stairs
and they all stare
yes, they stare
so aware
the Queen has returned
your history’s been burned

I'm here
more beautiful than before
radiance galore
I see you
with flames of desire
once more in your eyes
you...watch me.....R^I^S^E

my glory emanates through
every idol set up by you
adoration's MY due

It is true:

discarded to lauded
I taunt you
demeaned to re-queened
I rule you

I reign, I disdain
don't be vain
your plea to return
I will burn
spurn
I'll watch you yearn

you can't take me back
I know what you lack
a heart and a soul
I won’t make you whole

Knighted to blighted
I see you

And so….
adored to abhorred
I leave you


Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2019 at 8:43 AM Now it’s five. :0)

Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2018 at 8:25 AM Make it four.:0)

Judith S October 25, 2017 at 9:53 AM What an absolute honor to have your amazing poem interpreted for video!!!! Such a strong message that needs to be heard and seen! Seeing the stark horror of the situation is important in the understanding of abuse. Amazing write! Congratulations!! Judy

Richard Lamoureux August 26, 2017 at 6:52 AM Simply amazing! I am so proud of you Eileen! I watched it three times.. Eileen Manassian August 27, 2017 at 3:31 PM Thank you, Richard. It brings me joy to know read your words of praise. :) Three times...that's something. HugsX3

Michael Tor August 25, 2017 at 4:06 PM Excellent collaboration. Your words transcends a truth that must be addressed by those that are victims of this abuse. Wonderful Eileen!! Lauren Godly September 8, 2017 at 6:37 AM Thank you! I'm very glad I found Eileen's work to use in my own projects :) Eileen Manassian August 27, 2017 at 3:30 PM Thanks, Michael. So many suffer in silence...thinking there is no hope...no way out. If only they could be reached. They sometimes excuse the behavior of the abuser...out of love...out of fear. It is a vicious cycle. Thank you for the visit.

Winged Warrior August 24, 2017 at 8:41 AM Excellent write my friend...you are a beacon of light...god bless...^WW^ Eileen Manassian August 27, 2017 at 3:28 PM That is a very kind comment, WW. I am humbled. Blessings.

Demetrios Trifiatis August 24, 2017 at 8:41 AM Congratulations my poetry's queen! This is a fantastic writing: Profound and beautiful! Proud of you! Filakia! Eileen Manassian August 27, 2017 at 3:29 PM It means so much that a philosopher of your stature is proud of my words. Thank you, dear. I'm touched. Filakia.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2017 at 5:33 AM - This has a big message and is important, Eileen - Excellent ... bravo ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian August 27, 2017 at 3:27 PM Thank you, dear Sunshine. You bring warmth.

Maria Williams August 24, 2017 at 4:14 AM Wow, this is some write, Brilliant Eileen, he had it coming...Maria Eileen Manassian August 24, 2017 at 4:37 AM Thanks, Maria. I'm glad you passed by. I like writing about women understanding their worth and overcoming obstacles. Guess you could say I'm a feminist. In this part of the world...our voices need to be heard. Hugs

Afolabi Muideen August 24, 2017 at 4:01 AM Your write extreme great. in it flows smoothly. Congratulations my friend. Eileen Manassian August 24, 2017 at 4:08 AM Thank you for the visit, Afolabi. I'm glad you liked this piece. Blessings.

Frederic Parker August 23, 2017 at 2:28 PM Powerful, moving, gut wrenching, quiet in my reflection of what I have just read and then viewed, to say well done to both of you would cheapen its impact to the heart and mind, this is art meant to say something and it does without flinching Lauren Godly September 8, 2017 at 6:36 AM Thank you so much! :) Eileen Manassian August 24, 2017 at 2:01 AM Thanks ever so much, Frederic. You don't know how much I value your opinion. Your comment has touched me. Blessings, dear.

Iris Blade August 23, 2017 at 12:58 PM Wow I love your writing so much, this poem is stunning and very moving. Congratulations! Eileen Manassian August 24, 2017 at 4:10 AM Thank you, Iris. You are always generous with your praise. Blessings. :)

Dean Wood August 23, 2017 at 12:48 PM Eileen, this is fantastic! The video and the poem. Very moving! Congratulations! This is quite an accomplishment! Lauren Godly September 8, 2017 at 6:35 AM Thank you Dean, I'm glad you like the video, couldn't have done it without Eileen's work of course! Eileen Manassian August 24, 2017 at 4:36 AM Thanks ever so much, Dean. I'm not sure how Lauren got acquainted with my work, but I'm glad she decided to use it in this project. Blessings...