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Tell My Heart

Please tell my heart to love a little less It’s strength of love not quickly to confess Please tell me heart to measure the amount Of love allowed to flow out from its fount Safeguard my love; on heart’s door cast a spell To make it strong and quick the gush to quell The wave of passion, teach it to subdue So as to match what other lovers do My heart is heavy with the weight it bears So sick of caring when none other cares Command my wanton heart to be demure Inject a dose of apathy….it’s cure For if my heart in loving knows no bound It’s bound to break and put me underground Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/16/2014 1:24:00 PM

Hi Eileen :) It was nice to see your poem featured in the poetry soups, home page this past week. Enjoy the coming week. Always & Forever *LINDA

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/16/2014 1:55:00 PM

PD!!! Thanks for stopping by with this sweet comment! I so appreciate hearing from you, my dear! Hugs!!!

Skat A

Date: 3/11/2014 10:30:00 AM

Eileen, CONGRATULATIONS, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. I'm always enjoying The Soups top picks of the week. Take Care ~SKAT~

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/12/2014 6:18:00 PM

Thanks a million, Skat! Nice of you to stop by....

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 3/3/2014 8:04:00 AM

Beautiful poem Eileen with strong emotions depicted. Loved it! : )

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/3/2014 8:27:00 AM

Thanks, Mustapha. It's been a while. I will be round to visit you soon. Thanks for dropping by. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/1/2014 12:35:00 PM

- Love can no one have too much of - Let your love grow .... and grow .... nothing can be measured in great love - Let your heart cry out love!! - I wish everyone could feel how beautiful love is. - Thank you for sharing your heart, my friend Eileen! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/3/2014 8:29:00 AM

Anne-Lise...thank you for coming back to this comment to leave your heart here for me! What a sweet gesture...Love to you today, my dear!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/1/2014 12:48:00 PM

- I know my friend ..... I "see" and "feel" your soul <3

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 12:45:00 PM

Oh...dear sweet SUNSHINE! You've come to shine on me today...Thanks for the visit. Yes....I know I can't change the way I feel or my heart. I just wish I knew better how to protect it. I feel very deeply Anne Lise...and am very sensitive. I hurt easily and carry pain deep...I wish I could be stronger....I do, because at times...it makes me not want to go on. But, when I'm feeling better, I'm thankful for the way I am and sorry for people who can't feel the intensity of love like I do. Thanks for your sweet and generous loving remarks.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/1/2014 12:14:00 PM

I'm pleased as well. Let her know to read from the beginning to get the most out of the book. If her family in Kelowna would like a book have them drop in and introduce themselves to me at BMW. It would be cool to meet them. Thanks again for making my day month and year. Hugs Rick

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 12:43:00 PM

We do have Canada on our TO DO list. My brother-in-law lives in Vancouver...We will see. It would be surreal. Perhaps you could be brave and come over to this part of the world....You won't regret it. Yes...a meeting could be arranged. I'll let you know when they are there next...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/1/2014 12:23:00 PM

I would be so honoured to meet them. Perhaps one day you will come to Kelowna. It would be so fantastic to spend time with you in person. I am also thrilled that my book is resonating with you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 12:17:00 PM

Actually, my brother and Kristelle were just saying that it would be great to be able to meet you.... :) They go there for furlough.....I'd been so green with envy, though, for them to get to meet you and not ME. Yes, I'm that silly and might not even tell them how to reach you. I'm not so willing to share. You are part of MY world, but oh well....I'll try. HA HA! Will keep in touch about that. Yes, I will tell her....You really have a depth in the book, Richard, that amazes me. Your insights...bring me healing.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/1/2014 8:54:00 AM

Hi Eileen, I hope the sun is shining on you today.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 11:27:00 AM

Hi, Richard...thanks for this lovely greeting. Yes, it was a sunny day though I'm feeling a bit under the weather. Got a bad cough. Oh well, BTW...gave Kristelle the present yesterday with the poem tucked inside. I wrapped it up all pretty. She read the poem and said, "How sweet.....I'm going to cry." She LOVED IT. My brother was also very impressed that you would do that for her. Thank you! :) I'm pleased!!!!

James Kelley

Date: 3/1/2014 8:36:00 AM

wonderfully composed

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 8:40:00 AM

Thanks, James. I appreciate the visit.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 3/1/2014 4:20:00 AM

Never change my friend...The fact that you write from your heart and not your mind is what I love about you. I am telling your heart right now that you write exquisite, passionate and beautiful poetry which always makes my day...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 8:41:00 AM

Tim....So good to get this from you. It is reassuring. It's so good to know that you feel this way about my poetry...Thanks, my heart is listening....

Richard D Seal

Date: 2/28/2014 7:02:00 PM

I won't tell you to love a little less, or match what other lovers do, your boundless love I'm sure is tied to your muse and that makes you a geat creator of poetry. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 8:43:00 AM

Mr Seal....so good of you to visit. It warms my heart no end. :) So....let's see...you're saying my love needs to be boundless.....hmmmmmm....boundless ocean in a world of rivers and lakes that are.....hemmed in. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it? I'd love to dive and swim in a boundless ocean myself....Hmmm..It's only fair, I think. At least these troubles bring out the poetry, so...for that I am grateful. Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 2/28/2014 3:36:00 PM

Another excellent poem - strong feelings; expressed with such heartfelt passion. I visit, I inhale, I taste ... and you never let down expectations. // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 8:46:00 AM

Oh...what lovely sweet post. Thank you, Paul. I'm glad that you enjoy my work. It brings me much joy and a sense of satisfaction. Visit whenever you can! :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/28/2014 3:24:00 PM

Hi sweety,I,m glad I stopped by..I love the ending of this poem..It reflects so much truth about love..and when we love with no boundaries..Deep,sad and true.Your poetry always finds the soft spot of my heart.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 8:47:00 AM

I've missed you, pretty lady. :) Thank you for stopping by. I read in some blog about the reasons you haven't been around as often. I hope that all goes well with.....Your poetry is a beautiful reflection of your heart as well, my dear, and I enjoy reading it...

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 2/28/2014 2:03:00 PM

Sad and true. I so identify with this one, Eileen. A solid sonnet. Cheers from Cyndi

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 8:48:00 AM

CYNDI...this means a lot to me. you are so good with the sonnet form. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this....CHEERS from Beirut. Thanks for stopping by...HUGS

Funom Makama

Date: 2/28/2014 11:06:00 AM

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for making my day. I have found it pleasurable to always begin the weekend with Poetrysoup because poets like you and poems like this do not disappoint. Have a lovely weekend

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2014 8:51:00 AM

WOW, Funom....Your post is absolutely brilliant!! Thanks ever so much for taking the time to read and post. It is very sweet of you. :) Will be by to visit you soon......

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/28/2014 10:05:00 AM

Btw you are a winner. You won luxury accomodations to my fav poet list. A list only composed for merit nothing else.

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/28/2014 9:49:00 AM

I'm impressed though there is no contest. The words they touched from the first lines my soul. You write with that thing with which I myself would write. My angelic muse who knows poetry well. I could go pages on. But I'll only you the seal of my highest approval. JOHN HENRY LOVING III

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/28/2014 9:01:00 AM

That is so cool, that students in Lebanon are hearing my words. Which part did you read to them?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 9:09:00 AM

You have truly made my day, month, year! I am so honored.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2014 9:06:00 AM

Can't wait to give Kristelle her present....:) Will let you know how that goes. :) I'm thrilled I can finally give her something that is so beautiful....Thanks

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2014 9:05:00 AM

Today was an introduction about who you are...and about the book. I shared some of the stories....but did not read them. I wanted them to understand....how you got to where you are now....The power of words....and how they must try to better their skills at writing...because they can touch lives...I shared this in two classes....I will read excerpts soon. :) Yes..Your influence is not just on your side of the world. You've touched my students today...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/28/2014 8:39:00 AM

Great poetry but I hope you never heed these words as it would be a great loss to all who love you. How can you subdue a brilliant storm or stop the sun from shining upon the earth. You my dear are a magnificent force of nature.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2014 8:46:00 AM

I had their full attention....I do admit...It made me very emotional to share some of the stories. What a treasure it is to have. I then was so happy to read the note you'd left for me...One of my students didn't believe that the AUTHOR...is friends with me and would write such a nice tribute. It made my day...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2014 8:45:00 AM

Richard...you are very kind to say that, but....this poem is from my heart. I do wish my heart would listen. It is unruly and often gives me pain. Anyway...thanks for the lovely post. It is very kind of you. Very kind. BTW...it would please you to know I took the book to class today and shared YOUR story...the importance of WORDS. My students were captivated...

Tim B

Date: 2/28/2014 7:54:00 AM

Eloquent poetry, you describe what it is like when we care too much. There is always that breaking point where we realize that we have invested too much of our soul and being into another, or others in general and we have to pull back before we break. I love your diction throughout, and it creates vibrant imagery. Thanks for sharing.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2014 8:57:00 AM

Tim...this is a very encouraging post. I am ever so grateful. I'm glad you can understand where I'm coming from on this. Yes, at some point...you need to heed that warning and pull back. It's called self-preservation. Loved your latest. Would like to read more sometime.

Russell Sivey

Date: 2/28/2014 6:43:00 AM

This is simply a brilliant and glorious write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem here this morning! What a grandiose piece, you have surely crafted a perfect poem, Great Work!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2014 8:58:00 AM

Hello, Russell. We always meet on Jack's page! :) Now you are here visiting. Thanks ever so much. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones. This is a lovely post. God bless...