Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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 March 16, 2014 at 1:24 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 March 16, 2014 at 1:55 PM PD!!! Thanks for stopping by with this sweet comment! I so appreciate hearing from you, my dear! Hugs!!!

Skat A March 11, 2014 at 10:30 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 March 12, 2014 at 6:18 PM Thanks a million, Skat! Nice of you to stop by....

Mustapha Mohammed March 3, 2014 at 8:04 AM Beautiful poem Eileen with strong emotions depicted. Loved it! : ) Eileen Manassian March 3, 2014 at 8:27 AM Thanks, Mustapha. It's been a while. I will be round to visit you soon. Thanks for dropping by. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 1, 2014 at 12:35 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 March 3, 2014 at 8:29 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 March 1, 2014 at 12:48 PM - I know my friend ..... I "see" and "feel" your soul <3 Eileen Manassian March 1, 2014 at 12:45 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 March 1, 2014 at 12:14 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 March 1, 2014 at 12:43 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 March 1, 2014 at 12:23 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 March 1, 2014 at 12:17 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 March 1, 2014 at 8:54 AM Hi Eileen, I hope the sun is shining on you today. Eileen Manassian March 1, 2014 at 11:27 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 March 1, 2014 at 8:36 AM wonderfully composed Eileen Manassian March 1, 2014 at 8:40 AM Thanks, James. I appreciate the visit.

Tim Ryerson March 1, 2014 at 4:20 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 March 1, 2014 at 8:41 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 February 28, 2014 at 7:02 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 March 1, 2014 at 8:43 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 February 28, 2014 at 3:36 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 March 1, 2014 at 8:46 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 February 28, 2014 at 3:24 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 March 1, 2014 at 8:47 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 February 28, 2014 at 2:03 PM Sad and true. I so identify with this one, Eileen. A solid sonnet. Cheers from Cyndi Eileen Manassian March 1, 2014 at 8:48 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 February 28, 2014 at 11:06 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 March 1, 2014 at 8:51 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 February 28, 2014 at 10:05 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 February 28, 2014 at 9:49 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 February 28, 2014 at 9:01 AM That is so cool, that students in Lebanon are hearing my words. Which part did you read to them? Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2014 at 9:09 AM You have truly made my day, month, year! I am so honored. Eileen Manassian February 28, 2014 at 9:06 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 February 28, 2014 at 9:05 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 February 28, 2014 at 8:39 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 February 28, 2014 at 8:46 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 February 28, 2014 at 8:45 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 February 28, 2014 at 7:54 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 February 28, 2014 at 8:57 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 February 28, 2014 at 6:43 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 February 28, 2014 at 8:58 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...