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Nothing Seems to Last

nothing seems to last
flowers weep faded petals
a faint scent lingers
once blooming in bright color
my poems have lost their appeal

emotions wither
wilted words whirl in the wind
bereft of beauty
I strive to remain rooted 
hoping for droplets of love

Eileen Manassian

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Zyrool Gifford

August 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM

Hello Eileen, nicely put and beautifully written.I guess I am feeling like this now. Hope you will be writing again soon. Have a wonderful rest of the week, friend.

Sara Kendrick

August 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM

Ahhh!!! These words touched home. Sometimes my muse disappears, and it is hard to get back to writing but yours seems to be right with you. Sara K

Mystic Rose Rose

July 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM

I strive to remain rooted hoping for droplets of love Sending you an ocean Eileen !

Andrea Dietrich

July 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Oh I just noticed something. Your lovely poem had a typo in the title. Thanks for commenting on my recent poem post.

Eileen Manassian

July 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM

Thanks a million!! I appreciate it.

Andrea Dietrich

July 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM

I did hear the song. SO beautiful, Eileen.

Eileen Manassian

July 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Thank you, dear. I will certainly treasure it.

Brandy Nicole

July 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Dear Eileen, your poetry blooms and then lingers, such a beautiful experience to embrace. Words always find a way to caress the page, and when the time is right. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Eileen Manassian

July 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM

Your comment is in itself beautiful poetry. Thank you for your kind words. Blessings

Kim Rodrigues

July 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Sending you some love. We somehow must reclaim the beauty, though it fades, enjoy the moments…somehow. Enjoyed your poem, Eileen! I can understand the emotions of your write!

Eileen Manassian

July 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM

Thank you for your visit and comment, Kim. Being forgotten is never easy.

Paige Hind

July 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM

Very beautiful, Eileen. Glad to see your posts again!

Eileen Manassian

July 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM

Thanks every so much. Glad to have you visit

Andrea Dietrich

July 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM

Love this, Eileen. Wheres the song collab I heard about on the blog?

Eileen Manassian

July 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM

Hi, Andrea. Thanks for the visit. Go to Jerry's page. You'll see above the poem a sound file. Click the megaphone like icon. Hugs

Arthur Vaso

July 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM

you expressed my emotions right now perfectly, :)

Eileen Manassian

July 6, 2025 at 5:36 AM

Thanks for dropping by, dear. I can't seem to get back into the game on this site. :(

Ilene Bauer

July 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM

I know that saying “ you shouldn’t feel that way” is not very helpful, but I do hope you know that there are many here (including me!) who find your work wonderfully appealing, Eileen! I love “wilted words whirl in the wind,” even though it’s so sad…

Eileen Manassian

July 6, 2025 at 5:36 AM

Thank you, dear Ilene. You are always a joy to read and interact with. I appreciate the encouragement. I thought a bit of alliteration on that line would do the trick. I'm glad you found it appealing. Big hugs

Deb M

July 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM

Eileen such a sad yet beautiful poem....its obvious from this lovely write your poems have definitely not lost their appeal. P.S has changed and has lost (hopefully only temporarily!) It's lovely personal united feel....less interaction in general. Its not you or your amazing heartfelt words....you are an amazing poet! Debx

Eileen Manassian

July 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM

Hi, Deb. Thank you for taking the time to read and post. I really appreciate it. I'm feeling a big nostalgic for the good old days here. Things have certainly changed, and I'm not sure I like the changes. I'll keep trying to post. Summer session finishes on Wednesday, so I will have more time. Will be by to visit soon. Blessings. :)