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Put On Your Warrior Spirit

Don't let him sway you with his sultry rhymes
Don't let him woo and steal your heart away
Don't let him touch your soul with soulful lines
You know, my dear, he only wants to play

Don't let him tell you that you are divine
Don't let him make you think that you're unique
Don't let him say your eyes are pools sublime
You know, my dear, he wants to make you weak

He wants to break defenses and come in
To taste the hidden pleasures of your heart
He wants to take, to conquer, and to win
and then to leave when you've been torn apart

There is no greater pain than wounded pride
When truth reveals betrayal's sharpened knife
Revenge will be the thorn there in your side
For he has taken love, and dreams and life

So do not let him win in lover's game
Pick up your sword and gird yourself to fight
If you succumb, you will not be the same
I urge you then to vanquish with your might

Then still your heart and let it dormant lie
Let not your eyes take in the beauty there
He will not stop; he will most surely try
To ravish you and leave you naked, bare

So fight with all your might this war to win
Don't let your guard now slip; be strong and brave
take heed to what I say; don't fall in sin,
for none but you, your heart and soul can save

Eileen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Reese Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 10:06 PM
This is very sound advice with a very beautifully crafted poem. The rhyme imagery and beat are spot on.I really can't pick a favorite verse it flows so well. I see it made poem of the week awhile back so congrats on that too. My poem " Life's Seven Seas" made poem of the week along time ago.
Mcdaid Avatar
June 15, 2015 at 6:39 PM
outstanding beautiful pen eileen congratulations on poem of the day dear friend wishing you a blessed week
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 14, 2015 at 8:59 PM
How wonderful and full of wise advise! A belated Congrats on being chosen TPOD! I'm glad I didn't miss this one. Hugs, Rhonda
Vaso Avatar
June 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM
I Just saw poem of the day!! congrats! I love the art with this poem! When the right one comes along, it can then be a war of kisses!!!!! :)
Meade Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 11:30 PM
OK, I am sharing this with my girls -- I know their are boys (right, young men) that have hormones raging -- (I was one, not so much anymore!!) I absolutely love this one -- goes to my favs! Warrior Spirit indeed -- may it always be so! Well done LO!
Callus Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 4:35 PM
Looks like I was slow to join this lively train, Eileen! This poem is written with a load of experience to support it. Sweet talk can be a robber's disguise. Any trusting lady has to open her eyes before she gets sucked into a fatal whirlpool. Congrats on this being selected POTD!!! Hugs // paul
Y. Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 4:29 PM
Congrats on getting the poem of the day! You have penned a powerful message. I want to say thank you. Because I got empowered from reading what you so skillfully wrote :) Alexis
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 4:04 PM
Many congrats on Poem of the day Eileen - this is a very powerful pen:-) hugs jan xx
Rockwell Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 12:24 PM
"There is no greater pain than wounded pride When truth reveals betrayal's sharpened knife." Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:24 PM
And thank you for the visit, Cindi. Much appreciated.
Romaine Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 10:38 AM
Hey Eileen, BIG congratulations on your poem being chosen for POTD!! Be Blessed, Neva
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:25 PM
Thanks, my dear. I do appreciate your visit and kind words.
Roper Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations with Poem of the Day, blessings Eve
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:26 PM
Thank you, Eve. Sorry I haven't been around for some time. Hope to visit soon. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 8:49 AM
Way to go Eileen! POTD! Some great comments, hugs Rick.
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:26 PM
Thanks, Richard. Always good to get that POTD!!! :) Hugs
Andresen Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 5:36 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Eileen !!! - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:27 PM
Thank you, Sunshine! Love having you visit. Hugs
Carroll Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 11:21 PM
A gem of a poem Eileen!
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:27 PM
Why thank you, Ken. Much appreciated.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 8:44 PM
A truly remarkable piece with a prudent message for those trusting ladies who trust too much. EXCELLENT Eileen! I am putting this into my fav's. 7
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:28 PM
Thanks ever so much, Connie. Yes...prudence never breeds regret. Thank you for honoring my poem by faving it. Hugs to you!
Bauer Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 5:16 PM
very powerful and life-affirming, eileen! great poem and nice to see a poem of yours again...
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:30 PM
:) Thank you, Ilene. Always good to have a visit from you. Hugs
Brown Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 2:46 PM
I have missed reading your great work, Eileen. So nice to see another wonderful piece. Awesome work.
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 3:30 PM
It's good to be missed, David. :) Thanks for reading. I'll be by soon. Hugs
Pinet Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 10:27 AM
Your words speak with the power of experience and your mind set flows onto the page so we may reflect on the power and truth of your message. Well written. Emile. #7
Manassian Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 12:18 PM
Thanks ever so much, dear. I'm glad that you liked this piece and it was worthy of a 7 in your eyes. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 9:12 AM
He is no match for the "Warrior Princess"! A super ooh la la 7 my dear!
Manassian Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 12:17 PM
:) Thanks, Richard. I'm glad you liked this. The Warrior Princess is alive and well. Hugs
Andresen Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 8:24 AM
- Be strong "super woman" !!!! - Do not let anyone "tramp" on your feelings - A lovely poem, dear Eileen - (I have a new and beautiful poem for you today :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 8:46 AM
Sunshine!!!! I'll go and visit you right away. I need a good dose of happy. Love you! :)
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