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Survive and Thrive

A quiet life right by the sea No thoughts of war to trouble me Sweet rendezvous with poetry I wonder, will I then be free? The touch of flirty summer breeze No one to bother or appease At one with sand and sky and trees, but will I be content with these? To hook my dreams upon a star Hear nature's hymn, not sounds of war, My wishes galloping so far Will I forget this telling scar? No matter where my gypsy heart will guide to make a fresh new start My trauma will not ever part A change of scene but not my heart For I have stories I must tell Now rest here for a little spell, and if you choose to listen well together we'll escape from hell You cannot run away from you For where you go, your past goes too, So every day, this vow renew: "Survive and thrive, that's what I'll do." Eileen Manassian Ghali Survive and Thrive April 8, 2025

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Date: 4/21/2025 10:29:00 AM
So very wise, beautifully written <3
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Date: 4/18/2025 4:27:00 PM
A meme this is what you are. Reading you will always be my pleasure. It's something to say , you never waste me time. AND ou discribed this wonderful Good Friday to a tee. Weather worth enjoying outside.
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Date: 4/11/2025 12:06:00 AM
I can tell through your poetry how sadly conflict is affecting you. Your poem is beautiful.
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Date: 4/8/2025 1:26:00 PM
Quite an emotional write Eileen, you can walk away but painful memories are so hard to forget and erase from your mind. I hope you find that beach. Tom
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Date: 4/8/2025 1:25:00 PM
wonderful offering which speaks of the presence of ' now'...great to see your lovely verse on soup aside from your other personal site... huggs, eileen
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Date: 4/8/2025 12:33:00 PM
a beautifully written poem, eileen, with a wonderful message. you've expressed this so well!
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Date: 4/8/2025 12:16:00 PM
That is a great aim in life: survive and thrive. Great emotional poem. Well done.
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Date: 4/8/2025 12:03:00 PM
- A deeply emotional poem, dear Eileen - Whatever you choose in the future... the evil of war will leave its mark on your soul and heart - Love and peace are all I want :) - hugs
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