Eileen Manassian Poet Carpe Diem

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No Other Lifetime

I don’t seek another lifetime
There is only here and now
Only these days and these hours
I have to make it last somehow

Only on this day to savor
Tender touch of body bliss
Only in the NOW to treasure
Give and take of hungry kiss

Here and now is what is gifted
Here and now I take a stand
All of life, and each desire
Now must bow to my command

I will bathe in passion’s pleasure
Dip into desire’s hue
Lose myself in wanton wonder
Wrap myself in me and you

Life another place won’t offer
And no other heaven waits
Nothing but the here and now, Love
Enter through MY pearly gates

Here I am; I lie here waiting
For the haven of your arms
Squeeze a lifetime in this moment
Let me revel in your charms

Here and now, don’t keep me waiting
On your lips is heaven’s taste
All the joy that can be gathered
Waits on these lips, cherry laced

Here I am, no promised morrow 
This may be my last of nights
Never waking to the sunlight
Never knowing your delights

In this sacred tryst between us
Is the time for love to bloom
Here and now, is all we have, Love
Let our pleasures time consume

In the union of our bodies
In the beauty of this place
Is eternal timeless glory
In our hearts it leaves its trace

Eileen Manassian

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Honestly J.T. February 19, 2015 at 8:32 PM Wow. This one is amazing. Great job (7) -JT

Shane Cooper February 14, 2015 at 8:09 PM There is nothing foolish about being romantic my enchantress. The world is made a better place by the romance and love your heart sings. love Shane xxx

Shane Cooper February 13, 2015 at 7:14 PM Such a beautiful write my enchantress, the moment of love to last forever as if there is no tomorrow. This is what true love and desire create when they meet in the "Union of our bodies". My dear Eileen your poem again bears your soul, you show us the depth of your passion and desire for loves sublime moment of timeless beauty. You have the true heart of a poetess. Love Shane xxx Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 9:47 AM I'm so touched by this lovely gift of your post, Shane. You are a true encourager and you lift my spirit with every visit. Bless you for that. I am a hopeless romantic fool. I will be so to my dying day. My little heart can sing....and I will with joy. Thank you. HUGS

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 13, 2015 at 4:24 PM Romance is alive on this Valentine's eve! A Wow, Eileen...love, love, love that last line. Hugs, Rhonda:) Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 9:48 AM :) Thank you, sweetie. Hope you have a lovely and romantic celebration today. Sending hugs...

Charmaine Chircop February 13, 2015 at 3:05 PM The beauty of the moment.If there is nothing in my tomorrow.How was my today.Your poem made me question this sweet one. Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 9:50 AM I don't know why I'm so fatalistic. I always think of....the end. I'm desperate to live the most now...tomorrow is not guaranteed. Thank you for your lovely visit, My sweet poetess. Hope you have a lovely day today. Hugs

David Meade February 13, 2015 at 1:28 PM An awesome poem, your last line ringing in my head: . . . A love trace, branded onto my heart . . . protected from the outside elements . . . lies deep, my love never to be forgotten . . . often I do visit. Interesting how your words speak differently in the various hearts that read them. I embrace your love, your passion, your words . . . Hugs Little One Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 9:52 AM David....I'm here to thank you for this awesome post. I'm beaming with your lovely words of praise. You are so good to me. I love having your visit and reading your thoughts. BTW....happy Valentine's Day! Hope you celebrate in style, my dear. I'm sending hugs over the seas....LO

Paul Callus February 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM "Squeezing a lifetime in this moment" is what you accomplish when you let go and wallow in passion's embrace. It is then that time stops and pleasure is consumed. Captivating write, Eileen...I revel in its charm! hugs // paul Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 9:54 AM OH!!! I love to WALLOW....Oh...I'd wallow all day if I could, Paul...Passion Wallowers have it tough when others don't like to wallow. Oh well. Thank you for the lovely visit. One can wallow in poetry.. :) ;) Hugs

Richard Lamoureux February 13, 2015 at 8:34 AM Now this is what I call living in the moment. Ooh la licious! Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 9:57 AM Those kind of moments can come often enough and can't last long enough for me, Richard. Thanks for the visit...and the OOOHHHH LA LICIOUS!

Poesy Relish February 13, 2015 at 8:11 AM we definitely need to live in the here and now, for love do not wait... your poems are ever brimming with passion which makes way for a beautiful vision... wish you a sweet valentines day my friend... lov n hugs, nad! Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM Thanks, Poesy! ;) Hope you have a lovely day celebrating love in all its beauty. Thanks for your visit to my work. You bring me smiles. Hugs

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 13, 2015 at 3:37 AM Time is not a factor in love. We need only space. Wish you a sweet valentine Eileen.Hugs!xxxx rajat Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 10:07 AM Thank you, Rajat. I agree with you. Time should never be a factor. :) Thanks for your continued support. I've been very busy and unable to visit. I'll be by soon. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen February 13, 2015 at 3:16 AM - Warm and safe with a "blanket" of love, beautiful poem Eileen! - I wish you a sweet Valentine's Day and a beautiful weekend! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 9:59 AM Thank you, Sunshine. I've been very busy and haven't been able to visit. I will soon! Hope you have a lovely sweet and amazing Valentine Day. Sending you HUGS!!!

Justin Bordner February 13, 2015 at 2:15 AM Love is not yoked to the future...a heart must be brave, in weakness and in strength, everyday, or it will find itself a languid grave..."Wrap myself in me and you...In this sacred tryst between us is the time for love to bloom..." your urgency for the glory of passion has always been so attractive, and meaningful for me my Beloved Poetess. You are not a woman of Time, you are a woman sublime in desire's eternity Eileen...J.A.B. Eileen Manassian February 13, 2015 at 5:00 AM Here you are, my Eagle. First to post and bring me joy. I just finished teaching 3 classes and I have one more to go on this Friday and here I am, in my office....preparing and I read your message to help me wing my way through the rest of my day. :) Thank you for being who you are! Hugs