Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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You say words not to hurt me, yet I know

The time approaches when you’ll have to go

Assuaging doubts, you gave me tasty bites

Of banquet of your love spread through the nights

 

And so my fears allayed I linger near

Your kisses hush my lips and banish fear

I choose not to discern what’s in your eyes  

For in their depths is truth that love belies

 

My touch alluring wins a night with you

A siren now unleased with pleasures new

And yet when spent and held in your embrace

Tis sorrow that I see etched on your face

 

My mind is certain that your love will cease

My heart floats on denial’s cloud of peace

 

Eileen Manassian Ghali

 

 

On Denial's Cloud

You say words not to hurt me, yet I know
                         The time approaches when you’ll have to go
                          Assuaging doubts, you give me tasty bites
                     Of banquet of your love spread through the nights

                               And so my fears allayed I linger near
                           Your kisses hush my lips and banish fear 
                          I choose not to discern what’s in your eyes  
                           For in their depths is truth that love belies

                             My touch alluring wins a night with you
                         A siren now unleashed with pleasures new
                      And yet when spent and held in your embrace
                           Tis sorrow that I see etched on your face

                          My mind is certain that your love will cease
                           My heart floats on denial’s cloud of peace

                                        Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Justin Bordner September 12, 2014 at 2:34 AM Deny not what love knows of your heart, float not away but towards friendship that will stay...a beautiful poem of intimate doubt Eileen...Justin Eileen Manassian September 12, 2014 at 1:48 PM Justin. ... you honour me with your visit and wisdom.

Charmaine Chircop July 8, 2014 at 10:07 PM Ow dear Eileen..A passionate lady who knows how to love..who knows love and risks love with all its glory and pain.So sadly beautiful this is.

Lucilla Carrillo July 8, 2014 at 2:06 PM Eileen; This is very beautiful, as always. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Poet Tacito April 9, 2014 at 8:42 AM Striking & hard-hitting. I think it would be wise to hop off denial's cloud and embrace certainty's cloud. Or, better yet, the sun. Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:38 PM Hey, Drake! Here you are....visiting! Thanks for stopping by. Hop off denials could....and fall to the ground? ;) Oh......reach for the sun! What fun! Hugs

Mel Merrill April 9, 2014 at 12:42 AM Eileen, hi. I'm new to poetrysoup, but love it so far. Seems I was the inspiration for Richard's latest poem, which is awesome. Anyway, I hope you'll drop by now and then. And your poem is great--a pleasure to read and contemplate. Have a great tomorrow, ;) mel Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:46 PM I'm glad to know that, Richard. I want you to be happy. Richard Lamoureux April 9, 2014 at 12:44 PM Thanks to both of you. I will be smiling the rest of the day. Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:40 PM Thanks, Mel. Richard is in my favorite poet file...and he is a dear sweet friend. I'm glad you were able to inspire him. I will pass by when I can. I'm anxious to get acquainted. Thank you for the visit.

Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2014 at 7:50 PM No profit comes from worrying about the future. Worrying prevents us from fully experiencing the love that is intended for us in the moment. Love comes with no guarantee, perhaps that is why it is the most treasured of all experiences. Luxuriate in each moment you are blessed with. You will be surprised by the intensity that you will experience. God made you to love and He will fill your cup beyond measure. Simply trust him. Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:41 PM Richard...I have no words to respond to this. I will simply thank you for your kindness and faith.

Jan Allison April 8, 2014 at 4:28 PM such an emotional write Eileen. Hugs Jan xxx Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:41 PM Thanks, Jan. Always good to have a visit from you, dear.

Ilene Bauer April 8, 2014 at 3:33 PM perfect title and final couplet - bravo! (the rest of the poem is wonderful, too...) Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:42 PM Thanks, Ilene. You are a dear, for sure. Loved this visit. Will be by soon.

Paul Callus April 8, 2014 at 2:48 PM This is an awesome write, with a message that sadly enough is not uncommon. We feel how things stand; the knowledge, though not absolutely clear, still wanders around at the back of the mind; uncertainty causes pain; but we try to survive...living on denial.// Where does the root of this sonnet sprout from?! I must think positive. :) // paul Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:43 PM Paul.....thank you for being kind and sweet. I do so appreciate it. Where does it sprout from? Where every poem sprouts from....the soil of my heart. Thanks for your support.

Nette Onclaud April 8, 2014 at 2:26 PM eileen, this piece has great lines in it and I love the whole thing because there's a raw feeling of pain that runs through it like an exposed nerve.. splendid!.. huggs. Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:44 PM Thanks, Nette. Very sweet of you to visit and post. I'm glad you could feel the angst in this write. Hugs

Tim Smith April 8, 2014 at 1:13 PM You definitely know Eileen..So sad my dear....Hugs Tim Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:45 PM Thanks for the visit, Tim. Life is full of ups and downs....the objective....TO SURVIVE! Glad to have your comments here....

Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2014 at 12:36 PM - A very well written poem dear friend Eileen! - Love ... can feel like pain - I have three treasures that I watch and care for - one is love, the second is frugality, the third is the humility. - Love is not demanding of others, it is to give of yourselves. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 12:47 PM Yes, my dear sweet SUNSHINE! Thanks for bring the light and love here to my page. I so love you for it, Anne Lise. You are dear to my heart. Sending you lots of hugs.