Eileen Manassian Poet Dramatic Monologue

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oh to live a life
beneath your full potential
to know there is so much more
you could have done
said
more that you could have bled
to give others life
oh, the inner strife

mediocrity does not bode well
it's a living, burning hell
to know there is the sublime
yet you're running out of time
the years jeer
that inner fear
that time will not last
you'll be part of the past
and yet
what will live on
when you are gone?

that inner cosmos
of whirling ideas
the planetary magnitude of thoughts
becoming black holes of disappointment
sucking into the void
all that you could have become

if I could tap inside
find the words to make life
ex nihilo syndrome overcome
there is always something
we were born with it
the ability to create
but for many it lies dormant
stagnates
and their names are not remembered
not I
while I breathe
I try
to bring to life
the wonder of wisdom
the beneficence of beauty
the longevity of love
the pleasure of passion
the care of compassion
the perfection of peace
the sweetness of serenity
let it be...

all these and more
are there in my heart, in store
this medium is mine
poetry...the rhyme
set to my heart beat
rhythmic reality
words to whet the appetite
to move
to shock
to invigorate
to satiate
to medicate
to alleviate
to liberate
to enlighten
to brighten
to instill
the will to laugh, to love, and to....live

while this heart beats
while this soul breathes
while the mind can yet think
the quest goes on
to express
the wonder
that lies
within


Eileen Manassian

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Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2017 at 8:39 AM I think you underestimate the significance of your words and passion. As always You move me.

Alexis Y. July 31, 2017 at 2:12 PM WOW! Elieen, Every word and every line just "wowed" me. Not only did this poem WOW me it inspired me to at least try to unlock my hidden potential. If never stops trying they will eventually be successful. I could on and about this amazing write. You use your gift in an amazing way. This would have been an easy seven:-) Alexis

Winged Warrior July 31, 2017 at 4:15 AM Beautifully crafted my friend...your thoughts are magic...god bless...^WW^

Connie Marcum Wong July 29, 2017 at 9:21 PM This is a poet's poem Eileen. It speaks to the heart and soul of poets who want to live on through their words. Beautiful! : ) Eileen Manassian July 30, 2017 at 2:02 PM Thanks, dear. Poetry is very dear to me. There's so much that I would love to write about, but sometimes I don't have the time or the words to express myself. You are always a source of encouragement. Hugs, dear. :)

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2017 at 6:55 PM wow you said a mouthful, Eileen. You are wondrous. May your quill write on forevermore!!! Eileen Manassian July 30, 2017 at 2:03 PM Thanks, Andrea. You are kind! I will write as I am able...that's for sure. Hugs

Paul Callus July 29, 2017 at 7:58 AM There is so much we could achieve in life, Eileen, yet time is not always on our side, and there are moments when we lack the energy to perform. May your beautiful and passionate poetry give you and your readers an added scope for living. Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian July 30, 2017 at 2:05 PM You are right, dear. Depression also affects my writing at times. However, when I am in the right frame of mind, there is nothing that gives me more joy or pleasure.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 28, 2017 at 12:00 PM - A wonderful poem dear Eileen, with many thoughts and feelings - Hope you have had a lovely holiday :) - Regards and hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian July 30, 2017 at 2:06 PM Thanks, dear Sunshine. You know I write from the bottom of my heart! :) Hugs

Russell Sivey July 27, 2017 at 7:53 AM I truly enjoyed reading this awesome poem Eileen! What a fabulous piece my friend! You have written a beautiful monologue that will instill harmony within me for days to come! Your inspiration creates in me a passion to write more and more! What a glorious poem Great Work!! Eileen Manassian July 30, 2017 at 2:07 PM A passion to write is what burns within me. I'm glad it has served as a little inspiration to you as well. Hugs. :)

Silent One July 27, 2017 at 7:36 AM Inspirational poem Eileen that encourages people to fulfil their potential, sad thing is some are too busy looking at others and judging them, to fulfil their own potential.. Well written poem.. Eileen Manassian July 30, 2017 at 2:08 PM Thank you for the visit, SO. The focus should always be inward...on the wonders within and on finding ways of expression. Regards.

Tim Smith July 27, 2017 at 7:20 AM We all have God given talents Eileen. I can only hope I can use mine to make this a better world. Love your musings.