Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

Purgatory's Fire

I plunged my soul in purgatory’s fire
To cleanse my mind of my unchaste desire
Sin set aflame in burning flares of heat
From being damned, the evil one to cheat

As hungry flames lapped at my weakened form
I lay prostrate in unabated storm
Sweet images of you flashed through my mind
The blazing tongues these images did find

Excruciating pain the fires brought
Betrayed by you, this pain did seem as naught 
Infernal hands touched where your lips had kissed
With vengeance to pursue…the flames just hissed

The inner sanctum where with me you’d merged
Strong wrathful hands of heat each trace now purged
My lips which had your body tasted sweet
A flare of retribution did them greet

Within an inch of life, tormented sore
Unable to endure a minute more
Of fiery furnace, I was then set free
Was nearly blind, and yet your face I see

The mem’ries deluge now in cooling stream
Revived, you are, in every kiss and dream
Your image was not seared away from mind
A lustful craving heat in me you’ll find

The cleansing that I sought was not be
You live and breathe inside the heart of me
And paradise awaits me in your kiss
Consume with passion now, take me to bliss

Eileen Manassian Ghali


Just a disclaimer here....I DO NOT believe in purgatory, nor in an everlasting hell. This is just poetic license....Purgatory is supposed to be a place where you are purified of sin on your way to heaven. Unfortunately, being purged from thoughts of desire for her loved one did not work in this case.

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Just That Archaic Poet February 5, 2014 at 6:34 AM I identified with this piece, and I agree with Richard: good imagery. I've written about similar things in my own work so I totally related to what you are conveying here. Kudos! Enjoyed this :) Eileen Manassian February 5, 2014 at 10:20 AM Thanks, Chan. I value your opinion. Please...feel free to give pointers anytime....I'd love to improve....

Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2014 at 9:14 AM Wow, very powerful imagery. Last stanza add a to befor be. Other than that small typo this is beyond brilliant. I mezmorized from beginning to end. On to the next. Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2014 at 10:19 AM We are heading to Penticton today so unfortunately won't be able to call in. Say hi to Fj and Drake for me. Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2014 at 10:17 AM Busy day at work and we went out to see the Wolf of Wall Street so got in late. Eileen Manassian January 19, 2014 at 9:16 AM RICHARD........RICHARD........where you been? I've missed you. I listened to your show with Drake today...bits of it...Listen listen....tonight is another show....SOON...Are you going to call in? I will....My voice is horrible....getting over a chest infection, but.......who cares???? Thanks for having my back on that typo thingy....WILL CHECK!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM - A wonderful poem Eileen - (do not tell anyone .... but, the best I've read today :) - Have a enjoyable weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ken Carroll January 18, 2014 at 1:48 PM Hi Eileen, Some really good stuff here... Ken Eileen Manassian January 18, 2014 at 3:47 PM ;-) Thanks a million, Ken.

Robert Pettit January 18, 2014 at 12:33 PM Eileen, if this is not your best work so far, then it certainly ranks up their among the top ten. Eileen Manassian January 18, 2014 at 12:35 PM Robert....this is such a lovely post. Thanks EVER so much for sharing your opinion with me. I do appreciate your honesty. I know you mean what you say. THANKS! :)