Eileen Manassian Poet Senryu

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Poetic Art

indelible ink
poetic art on her flesh
words of her mother

From today's chat with my daughter, Shereen:

Shereen: 
I think one day
I'm gonna tattoo an
excerpt from one of your
poems on my side

Eleen:
Shereen
Shereen
Are you serious
?????
Oh. U touched my heart

Shereen:
What could be better than
that? Beautiful words
from my favorite poetess

Eileen:
Shereen
I adore you
I do
You're my heart and soul

Shereen: 
I love you
So much
You should get published

Eileen:
Oh
Imagine that
Would you be proud of me,
baby girl?

Shereen:
Always :)

Eileen:    

How can anyone understand a mother's joy at hearing those words....for my words to live on in the form of a tattoo on my daughter's body....Imagine that.

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Arthur Vaso February 20, 2016 at 8:20 PM I wish anyone from my family would say such words! You are lucky to have such a loving daughter! Hugs

Heather Ober November 4, 2015 at 4:18 PM How unbelievably touching! I don't know how she would be able to choose just one excerpt - you have so many amazing lines to choose from!!

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2015 at 8:37 PM wonderful. Is that her picture because it seems to be like a younger version of YOU! Also, dear, is this a haibun for charolotte's contest? She said free verse could be used with a senryu, and it looks like you did that with the chat!! I guess you only need a few more haiku and you would have that challenge nailed!!

Monterey Sirak October 23, 2015 at 12:46 PM What a beautiful way for your daughter to say she loves you and is proud of you! Eileen Manassian October 23, 2015 at 12:59 PM Thanks, Monterey. To know that she believes in me makes my heart sing. Thanks for the visit.

Paul Callus October 23, 2015 at 12:44 PM Touched...not only by the beautiful senryu, but also by the candid exchange of words between mother and daughter. Isn't she attractive!!! Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian October 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM Thank you, Paul. I think so....She is what makes my heart sing. We have our arguments...thankfully, my husband who is calm acts as the go between. We are both strong willed, but I can trust her to tell me the truth. Hugs to you.

Red Barchettadrive October 23, 2015 at 1:21 AM That would be so cool Eileen! My kids are running out of skin to put any more tooz! lol (I don't have any myself.) Wife does. Great piece here, timeless I might add! Eileen Manassian October 23, 2015 at 1:08 PM Thanks for your lovely visit, Red. Glad you enjoyed it. I don't have any tattoos myself, but I think, sooner or later, my daughter will get one. She is rather headstrong. ;)

Honestly J.T. October 22, 2015 at 1:03 PM Not a bad idea. Seeing how she looks and her skin tone, a tattoo of your words on her side would compliment her. I enjoyed reading this -JT Eileen Manassian October 22, 2015 at 8:37 PM Thanks, JT. You are very kind. I wish I could post other pics of her, but this is one of the few that are on the internet. So good to have you visit, dear.

Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2015 at 8:03 AM What better confirmation could there be for the power of your words. What a lovely sentiment. I envy the task of searching out the perfect words from the diamond filled mountain of your verses. It will be an enjoyable but difficult task to choose but one line. Eileen Manassian October 22, 2015 at 8:38 PM Diamond filled mountain...what precious words these are, Richard. This is a lovely post, and it has brought me immense joy. Thank you. HUGS

James Custard October 22, 2015 at 4:57 AM Your girl is very pretty Eileen just like her mom. Eileen Manassian October 22, 2015 at 8:38 PM Thank you, James. I'm grateful for your visit and kind words.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 22, 2015 at 12:05 AM - So sweet and beautiful ..... and you have a beautiful daughter - As her mother !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian October 22, 2015 at 8:39 PM Sunshine, your words warm my heart as sunrays warm the body. Thank you, dear one. God bless you.

Theresa Cw October 21, 2015 at 11:23 PM The love of a mother and daughter really poetically astounds me. Your daughter must be as beautiful as you Eileen. Beautiful tribute to your daughter from your very gifted pen. Hugs Theresa Eileen Manassian October 22, 2015 at 8:40 PM My daughter is my greatest treasure, Theresa. All I want in life is for her to be happy and successful. She is studying abroad at the moment, and I miss her terribly. She is an only. Thank you for your lovely post.

Jan Allison October 21, 2015 at 7:25 PM She is simply stunning just like her mum - what a wonderful tribute it would be to have done :-) hugs Jan xx Eileen Manassian October 21, 2015 at 9:49 PM You are so kind, Jan. Thanks ever so much, dear. It's not whether she gets one or not...it's the thought that she would want one that touches me. :) Hugs....

Alexis Y. October 21, 2015 at 6:19 PM Elieen, that is so touching. The beautiful mother and daughter relationship shines bright in the piece. She is a beauty just like her mom:-)Alexis 7 Eileen Manassian October 21, 2015 at 9:51 PM Thank you, Alexis. I do find her beautiful, but of course, I'm biased. :) We are close. We are both opinionated and sometimes get at each other, but the love is strong. Thank goodness hubby is the calm level headed one. ;) Thanks for reading and posting. Hugs

Richard D Seal October 21, 2015 at 5:51 PM It would certainly make interesting reading, or should that be, reading more interesting lol, (waits for oncoming slap lol). You have a lovely daughter my little Desert Orchid, i'm so pleased for you that she appreciates your talent that much. Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian October 21, 2015 at 9:53 PM No, dear Richard. I will not venture to slap you. Feel free to post what you will....It's on the naughty comments that warrant the slaps. Knowing my daughter thinks my work is wonderful is something that brings me great joy, indeed.

CayCay Godwin October 21, 2015 at 4:53 PM My heart swelled for you, I feel the emotion - a Mom could truly burst ... CayCay Eileen Manassian October 21, 2015 at 11:01 PM :) Thank you for feeling what I feel, CayCay. Yes, your post is exactly a reflection of my sentiments. Thanks for the visit. Hugs

Kp Nunez October 21, 2015 at 4:39 PM Beautiful, both the picture and the sentiment behind the senryu. Though I personally don't like tattoos, I love the flow of mother/daughter love in your chat. Precious. Bless you, Eileen. Eileen Manassian October 22, 2015 at 2:53 AM Thanks, Kim. In our community of faith, we do not encourage people to get tattoos, so this is a rather bold statement on her part. I have never encouraged her to, but she has a mind of her own....It just touched me that she would want to do that. Thanks, dear, for your lovely visit and post. Hugs

Tim Smith October 21, 2015 at 4:06 PM How beautiful Eileen. I can see the smile through your words. Eileen Manassian October 21, 2015 at 4:20 PM Yes, Tim. It's the sweetest thing ever. It touches me to know she's so proud of me. :) Hugs