Not Satisfied With Crumbs

I will NOT be satisfied with the crumbs
That fall from your banquet table of love
I’m here to have a gluttonous feast
Don’t….Don’t insult me with tiny morsels
You throw my way
To entice?
To tease?
To...appease???

I’m to sit at the head of the table
My rightful place
And eat and drink to my fill
To satiation’s upper limit
My heart and soul, YES, my BODY nourished
S A T S F I E D
With the eclectic fare of delicacies
You serve
For is that not
The kind of feast
You are used to having from me? 

I slave away for days on end
To prepare and offer to you, my King
The most scrumptious repast
And you leave MY banquet table
With the decadent savor 
Of my sweetness in your mouth

No, this will not do
Until you tempt my appetite
With the fairest of delights
Don’t you dare think
That these mere crumbs will do

Eileen Manassian Ghali
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Vaillancourt Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 9:18 AM
This is just so creative and expressive
Manassian Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 9:20 AM
Thanks, Chris. Appreciate the visit.
Richards Avatar
January 18, 2014 at 12:05 PM
The voice of a strong woman......hip hip hooray !! Love it! No need to settle..........ever ever.......for mere crumbs !!
Manassian Avatar
January 18, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Carrie!!! :) Thanks for the visit and your words of encouragement.....I am touched. Hope you have a great day, my dear. Love your smile!
Bordner Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 2:24 PM
One must exercise right of claim in world or else be at the mercy of the audacious Eileen. You do this with great cause and vigor. Command what you desire. 'With the eclectic fare of delicacies...' is very rich. J.A.B.
Manassian Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Command what you desire....Yes..Lovely thought. Sometimes culture, erroneous perceptions stand in the way....One does what is possible within one's sphere. Thanks for the encouragement, Justin.
Carrillo Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 11:42 AM
WOW! That is telling it like it is girl. I don't take no crums either. With me it's all, or nothing. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
Manassian Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 1:36 PM
;-) I've missed you....Yes, you are a woman after my heart....Sometimes life dictates....we follow....but our hearts are free. Thanks for the visit....
Hunter Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Eileen...only the best for you...nothing else will do! Why?...because your passion and heart deserve nothing less.
Manassian Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Caleb...Thanks. I'm overwhelmed.....lovely words...means so much. Hugs...
Tacito Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 6:01 PM
Absolutely! All or nothing! Do unto others, do unto the heart. The soul.,.the memories.
Manassian Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 1:32 PM
Yes, Drake....I agree. In an ideal world......that should happen. Thanks for always knowing what to say.....hugs
Virden Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 1:23 AM
The frustration to give your all... And be left wanting. An intense and wonderful write sweetheart.
Manassian Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 7:22 AM
Thanks for visiting, Sarai...One of the most painful experiences in life....Have a nice day! Hugs!
Lamoureux Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 8:00 AM
You deserve his very best! This is so good Eileen, I just love how your mind works. 777777777777
Manassian Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 8:32 AM
We don't always get what we deserve, do we....Thanks, Richard....your post means a lot to me......
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