Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

One Stone

I stand before you just an empty shell
My dreams and all my fantasies are dead
You’ve changed my paradise to living hell
Betrayal’s sting to sorrow’s strife you’ve wed

Was I not good enough to meet your need?
Did I fall short in giving of my love?
Oh, tell me now, how could you do this deed?
Have you no fear of God who rules above? 

Was she much better than I am to you?
Was her embrace a sweeter, safer place?
I love you still; you know my heart is true,
Yet no regret or love shows on your face

My heart is dead, and soon your eyes will see
One stone that marks my grave, then pity me!

For John Lawless's Contest
One Stone
November 13, 2007

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Paige Hind August 7, 2024 at 3:04 PM Beautiful rhyme, deep language...<3

John Watt April 19, 2020 at 7:43 PM Eileen, I've always enjoyed your sonnets and have been amazed each time I read one by your talent for the form while creating such a strong message. This one is very sad and powerful in its depiction of a cheating husband/lover. Loved it, a fave!

Arthur Vaso November 18, 2017 at 2:42 AM The real contest, is the reader, this poem was so filled with emotion and what a tremendous sonnet. This last 2 lines, amazing! Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 2:47 AM :) Thank you, dear. You've brought smiles. Hugs. I'm coming over to visit.

Pashang Salehi November 17, 2017 at 5:04 PM .... and I thought that you're talking about Einstein!!! nice.... Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 12:49 AM Thank you, Pashang. It wasn't an easy prompt. I didn't make it on the winner's list.

Paul Callus November 17, 2017 at 1:50 PM This is heartfelt, heartbreaking and sad, Eileen. I like your take on this stone theme. Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 12:49 AM Thank you, my dear Paul. Your praise takes some of the sting of not placing away.

John Lawless November 16, 2017 at 4:21 PM Eileen, glad I found this.....it missed the placement in my contest .... curing me of "Premier" contests and their limitations. Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 12:50 AM I'm sorry it didn't make the cut. Having won first place in Craig's difficult contest makes this abysmal news a little easier to bear.

Maria Williams November 15, 2017 at 8:35 PM You put such emotion in this write Eileen, as only you can. You got me feeling so emotional, and then I saw it is for a contest. A winner in my eyes already. Just brilliant...Maria xxx Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 1:51 AM Thanks, dear. It didn't catch the eye of the sponsor, unfortunately; however, I have a poem to add to my collection. Blessings, dear. Though for a contest, the feelings of betrayal could easily send one over the edge. Of that I am sure.

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2017 at 12:12 AM No man is worth dying over, but the pain is so great it feels like a death sentence. You expressed that kind of heartwrenching pain so exquisitely Eileen! Best of luck in the contest. : ) Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 1:52 AM Dear, some souls are sensitive souls, and I know that this could push someone over the edge. Thanks for your visit to my poem. It didn't place. I appreciate the words of encouragement all the more now. Blessings.

Viv Wigley November 14, 2017 at 10:04 PM Yes, Eileen, drained of love can make one feel like one of those hollow stone garden ornaments, pretty on the outside, nothingness within. A fine write, good luck in the contest. Viv x Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 1:53 AM Thanks for the visit, Viv. I haven't had the pleasure of a visit form you for some time. Hope all is well.

Leon Enriquez November 14, 2017 at 9:57 AM Dear Eileen: Lovely this poem of yours. A vivid complaint with flair. Leon Eileen Manassian November 14, 2017 at 10:02 AM Thank you, Leon. I appreciate the visit.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty November 14, 2017 at 1:32 AM So sad so heart-rending.This 'one stone' is the metaphor of true love-massive and rigid.Regards. Eileen Manassian November 14, 2017 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Rajat. It is a sad write...Unfortunately, these like this happen all the time. There are times when one is a walking dead living person.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 13, 2017 at 8:41 PM Beautiful and sad, my best to you lovely xomo Eileen Manassian November 14, 2017 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Maureen. You are a constant support! :)

Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2017 at 7:03 PM You did this very well Eileen. You have washed us in sadness and if we are not careful we will be pulled under by the undertow of emotions. Good luck in the contest although I expect no luck will be required. Eileen Manassian November 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM Thank you, Richard. I'm glad you like it. That is my trophy! :) Hugs...

Ilene Bauer November 13, 2017 at 4:55 PM very powerful and perfect for the topic of the contest. best of luck, eileen... Eileen Manassian November 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM Thank you, sweet Ilene. It wasn't an easy one to write. Hugs

Jan Allison November 13, 2017 at 12:16 PM Infidelity ... the ultimate betrayal in an relationship, such sad lines Eileen and the final couplet is heartbreaking. good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Eileen Manassian November 13, 2017 at 12:25 PM I hope John will like it. It isn't easy to write a piece with such a prompt. I decided to try my hand at it...You know I haven't joined contests in some except recently. I joined Craig's contest on death. Seems death is quite a theme for me....That's why we need your humor, love. Hugs