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Soften Your Heart To Me

Soften your heart to me
For I long for your embrace
Turn that lock with lover’s key
Once more, let me see your face

Soften your heart to me
Hear me whisper in your ear
Reminders of "used to be"
When your heart to mine was near

Soften your heart to me
Break down these walls of pride
With your heart, my sorrow see
Let me lie down by your side

Soften your heart to me
Let these eyes forget to weep
Banish doubt; let all else flee
Give life to what's buried deep

Soften your heart to me
For I ache to taste your kiss
Let your lips with mine agree
And carry my soul to bliss

Soften your heart to me
For my days will not be long
The end of life I foresee
Let your heart to mine belong

Soften your heart to me
Please, love me like days gone by
Listen to my heart’s decree
Make love to me; make me sigh

Soften your heart to me
For soft is my heart and true
Take heed to my ardent plea
I'll soften the world for you

Eileen Manassian 
December 24, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 12/28/2014 10:58:00 AM
very beautifully painted eileen i pray you had a beautiful christmas dear friend wishing you a happy new year pal
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Date: 12/27/2014 9:54:00 AM
Yes, the heart is the softest place on earth when imbued by love but if it is not then the hardest place it can become thus we have to plea for it to soften. Your plea is certainly captivating and inspiring thus a positive outcome is assured for you my dear, Eileen! Excellent!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 10:37:00 AM
ah.......logia sou......oraia....opos panda....filakia....kai....efkharisto....
Date: 12/25/2014 10:14:00 PM
Somehow I imagine someone singing that to me! Beautiful. Eileen, I wish you and your family a very very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2015! Hugs x0x0x0
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:05:00 AM
Thanks for the visit, Arthur. I've been super busy. Have family visiting from Cyprus. Thanks for the wishes. Hope all is well with you. Hugs
Date: 12/25/2014 9:58:00 PM
WOW, on every level, you are a blessing, Eileen, Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:06:00 AM
Thanks ever so much for your visit, Linda. Good to see that you are over the dark times and are back to taking control of your life. I appreciate the visit. I hope the new year has every blessing in store for you. Hugs
Date: 12/25/2014 9:50:00 PM
Wow Eileen, I love this pleading beautiful write! Very moving! Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year. Hugs
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:07:00 AM
Thanks, my dear. I've been super busy. Finally some time to try to catch up. Hope all is well with you. Will try to visit you soon.....Hugs
Date: 12/25/2014 1:35:00 PM
Always lovely to read the beauty, romance and passion in your poetry, Eileen. This is warm and sweet with a subtle passion that heats it up just enough. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas day with many blessings...hugs, Rhonda
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:11:00 AM
Rhonda, always good to have a visit from you. I have so much catching up to you. I have family visiting for the holidays so it's one thing after another...Thanks ever so much for the lovely warm greetings. I will return the visit as soon as I can. Hugs! :)
Date: 12/25/2014 12:08:00 PM
A really appealing piece of poetry, Eileen. Quite charming!! :-) john.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:12:00 AM
Thanks, John. Charming is a lovely adjective. I will be around to visit you soon.
Date: 12/25/2014 8:17:00 AM
A Christmas Hug for you!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:12:00 AM
WELL RECEIVED, DEAR RICHARD.
Date: 12/24/2014 2:30:00 PM
The pictures and the poem go very well together; very supportive of each other. This is soft, warm romanticism; an ardent plea, yes, but with a tender touch to it that is as effective as the other writes in which you come out in total fiery passion. I am sure you wrote this with a calm and dreamy look on your face! These words will soften any heart...take my word for it:) hugs // paul ......once again Merry Christmas!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:15:00 AM
Ah.....my dear Paul. Thank you for your words of affirmation. I have lots hope of reconciliation. My words were unable to bring about what was needed to heal my heart. I guess some hearts are beyond softening....or maybe....I have lost my charm....or maybe...I never had any to begin with. Hope you had a lovely Christmas, my dear.
Date: 12/24/2014 10:11:00 AM
Your words melted my heart little one! I love the way you think, write, and paint with your words. . . they taste sweet with just a hint of spiciness! Merry Christmas, 7
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:17:00 AM
Why thank you, David. I'm glad your heart melted. :) That makes me feel good. I need to feel good. I've been super busy with family visiting and haven't had much time to myself. It's been lovely, but I need to unwind. Today...I skipped church. I'm sure my daddy is disappointed in me. He is a pastor, you know....Oh well. I was just too tired to get out of bed. Will get back to you as soon as I can. Hugs
Date: 12/24/2014 9:39:00 AM
Hi Eileen, this strikes me as a beautiful lyric. I can nearly hear the song. Have a blessed Christmas holiday! Jim
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:18:00 AM
Thanks, Jim. It's good to see you back. You've been MIA for a bit there. Hope you had a lovely Christmas. Blessings.
Date: 12/24/2014 8:36:00 AM
Beautiful, this is the season that softens hearts. May your request be granted and both your hearts be filled with Joy!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:19:00 AM
That's what I thought so too. Christmas ought to do it! Oh well....Hope all is well for you, my dear. Love having your visits. You are a wonderful constant in my life, Richard. You don't know how grateful I am for your friendship. It is a wonderful blessing.
Date: 12/24/2014 8:33:00 AM
Hello Eileen, dropping by with a big Christmas Hug. Now I will read your poem.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:20:00 AM
Your hug is a lovely Christmas present. Your visit and words....the icing on my cake. hugs
Date: 12/24/2014 8:28:00 AM
May his heart soften to the degree your heart desires so happiness and love become permanent residents of your heart and soul! I think with such verse positive the response will be! Romantically tender, dear Eileen! Merry Christmas!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/27/2014 3:22:00 AM
Thank you, my dear poet. I've been so busy...My father and step-mother are visiting from Cyprus. It's been one thing after the other. Forgive me, please for not personally wishing you a wonderful Christmas, for you are very dear to my heart. I wish you every blessing in the new year. Filakia kai agape apo mena gia sena....
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