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My Treasure Box

I fill my little treasure box
With things that people say
Each one a precious tender note
To bring joy to my day

And when life turns from friend to foe
When days are long and drear
I pull each little keepsake out
To fill my heart with cheer

The words you say, the words you write 
Leave echoes in my heart
The sweet resounding dulcet chimes
From me will not depart

For I am one in love with words,
and what each one conveys
The ones that are so genuine
touch me in many ways

So thank you for you gift of words
wrapped up in bows of love
The blessings that these words impart
are what my heart dreams of

Eileen Manassian Ghali
My Treasure Box
July 4, 2025

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Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/11/2025 2:59:00 PM just wanted you to know that you are one of the most amazing poets here, love Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 7/11/2025 2:34:00 PM This proves you don't need a complicated vocabulary to have good work. This is a scene in a movie. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/10/2025 10:09:00 AM Kind and caring words certainly are a treasure when they are sincere. You have a lovely writing style, Eileen. Login to Reply

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/8/2025 2:49:00 PM Filling a treasure box with so many kind things others say. :) I love that. Such a wonderful way to be uplifted each and every day. Your thoughts bring a smile, Eileen. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply

Vanya Evangeline Date: 7/8/2025 4:03:00 AM Kind words are indeed some of the best treasures we can get. Really love this! Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/7/2025 1:34:00 PM The sweet resounding dulcet chimes…beautiful! Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 7/7/2025 6:26:00 AM So sweet, love the metaphor here! Hugs! Login to Reply

Arthur Vaso Date: 7/6/2025 12:44:00 AM I adored this! Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 7/5/2025 9:46:00 AM Just beautiful Eileen! Such Feel good poem! Debx Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/5/2025 7:29:00 AM A pleasure to give this another read. So well expressed. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply

Frederic Parker Date: 7/4/2025 7:17:00 PM Eileen, dear poet, This poem placed a picture in my mind of a poetess sitting in candlelight, reading words she has read before, bringing her comfort and warmth...Frederic Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/4/2025 9:34:00 PM That's exactly the image it was to evoke. Thank you so much for visiting me, Frederic. I've been away for some time. So good to read your lovely comment. Blessings.

Jan Allison Date: 7/4/2025 4:15:00 PM aww Eileen this is a little gem of a poem, the gift of words can be so wonderful and uplifting. I think of you often and how much you supported me along with darren in my early days on soup:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/4/2025 9:35:00 PM Hi, Jan. I've missed you! I'm so glad to see your comment on my poem. Those were the glory days of PS and no one can convince me otherwise. Yes, thanks for reminding me of it. I'll always support you. Big hugs and blessings.

Ilene Bauer Date: 7/4/2025 1:49:00 PM This is very lovely, Eileen! So nice to see you here today… Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/4/2025 9:36:00 PM Thank you, dear. Life has been incredibly difficult lately, that I don't have the time or the energy to visit often. However, people like you make me want to come back more often. Thank you for reading and commenting. Will be by to visit soon. :)

Connie Pachecho Date: 7/4/2025 10:09:00 AM I've been following you for a while. I know you are a Langston fan. He would love this poem as much as I do. Best wishes. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/4/2025 9:38:00 PM What a delightful comment. Thanks ever so much, Connie. Yes, I am a Langston fan. If he were still with us and would like this little poem of mine that would make me giddy with happiness. I will dream it's true thanks to you. I will be by to visit you soon, Connie. :)

Tom Woody Date: 7/4/2025 8:11:00 AM Sweet poem of friendship and kindness to kick the day off. Hope things have settled a bit where you are but I suspect not Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 7/4/2025 9:40:00 PM Things are more stressful than ever both on the homefront and in the region. I tried to pull myself out of the dark and depressing to write this little piece. It's so true, you know. I do keep notes my students write, poems dedicated to me, little cards, anything that I can so that in my old age, I will be reminded that I did make a little difference in someone's life. Thanks for reading.