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On Denial's Cloud

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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

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

Date: 9/12/2014 2:34:00 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
Date: 9/12/2014 1:48:00 PM

Justin. ... you honour me with your visit and wisdom.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/8/2014 10:07:00 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

Date: 7/8/2014 2:06:00 PM

Eileen; This is very beautiful, as always. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Poet Tacito

Date: 4/9/2014 8:42:00 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
Date: 4/9/2014 12:38:00 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

Date: 4/9/2014 12:42:00 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
Date: 4/9/2014 12:46:00 PM

I'm glad to know that, Richard. I want you to be happy.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/9/2014 12:44:00 PM

Thanks to both of you. I will be smiling the rest of the day.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/9/2014 12:40:00 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

Date: 4/8/2014 7:50:00 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
Date: 4/9/2014 12:41:00 PM

Richard...I have no words to respond to this. I will simply thank you for your kindness and faith.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/8/2014 4:28:00 PM

such an emotional write Eileen. Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/9/2014 12:41:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. Always good to have a visit from you, dear.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/8/2014 3:33:00 PM

perfect title and final couplet - bravo! (the rest of the poem is wonderful, too...)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/9/2014 12:42:00 PM

Thanks, Ilene. You are a dear, for sure. Loved this visit. Will be by soon.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/8/2014 2:48:00 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
Date: 4/9/2014 12:43:00 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

Date: 4/8/2014 2:26:00 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
Date: 4/9/2014 12:44:00 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

Date: 4/8/2014 1:13:00 PM

You definitely know Eileen..So sad my dear....Hugs Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/9/2014 12:45:00 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

Date: 4/8/2014 12:36:00 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
Date: 4/9/2014 12:47:00 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.