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The Classical Argument For Love

let me make an argument for love you can’t refute
I want to win you
I want you to be convinced
I’m the best thing that there is
give heed to this, my argument of logos
for in that you will find peace
it makes sense
logical
I can satisfy your needs
a good arrangement
I know the empty spaces
of your heart
I will make you whole
completion is within reach
I am here

and what of ethos?
am I credible?
are you scared to trust in me?
afraid you will break
like before
By others who were untrue
stop keeping the score
I am not of the same hue
my color is faithfulness
I will never let you fall
ask anyone to testify of my honesty
ask now
believe
I am the real deal
rest in this my bed of honest devotion
trust me
in my eyes truth lives
I am credible
let my actions of the past now speak to you
dispelling your doubt
I am genuine
never fear

what can compare to pathos?
my all-encompassing love?
the oceans are impotent
the “mighty” waves weak
so unlike the mighty swells of my passion
that pound
that withdraw
only to come crashing down
stronger
Leaving you gasping for breath
pulling you under
again and again
tugging and churning
helpless in my liquid arms

the moon hides
unable to compete with my love for you
shamed by the brilliance
of my devotion
she gathers the stars
my love can illuminate
your way in the darkest night 

even the sun is no match
to the fiery heat my passion ignites
wilder than an inferno
hot flares
Oh….so....H O T
it blazes with licking tongues of desire
able to melt your restraint
consuming
let it set you on fire
let it sear your heart
let me smell the scent of your burning body 
in my unquenchable flame

I implore you to consider my great love
it is life
it goes beyond life
it is deep
it goes beyond depth
it goes beyond star embroidered veil of night
it goes beyond the horizon of today
tomorrow
and eternity

consider my love
the logos
ethos
and above it all, pathos
let them be my voice
open wide your heart to me
…today
don’t wait
surrender to me
s u r r e n d e r
to...M E

Eileen Manassian Ghali

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2013

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Charles Messina Date: 7/7/2018 3:53:00 PM Just came upon this incredible poem of yours...this is absolutely amazing and beautiful...So well done, Eileen...I loved it! Charlie Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/8/2013 7:06:00 AM Wow, you have a lot of reads on this one. It's great that you have had such a response. Well deserved. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/17/2013 12:14:00 PM Thanks, Richard! :)

Jack Ellison Date: 8/8/2013 6:24:00 AM This one absolutely blew me away... I'm speechless, my desert orchid! Warm hugs from the heart, Jacko xoxoxox Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/8/2013 6:56:00 AM Hey, Kenny..........Don't get blown away too far away! ;) All hugs are welcome....especially those from the heart!

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 8/7/2013 9:06:00 PM Wow, I am overwhelmed. Each line a prime. With an intense message as if from God or nature herself. What a profound poem. Great write Eileen. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/8/2013 6:55:00 AM Overwhelmed??? Thanks ever so much, Jon. It is so good to have you back! :)

Honestly J.T. Date: 8/7/2013 4:23:00 PM Well done. I like how the avatar goes along with your poem. Nice touch Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/8/2013 3:52:00 AM Yea...glad you noticed the avatar...It does fit doesn't it? Thanks for stopping by....

Painted Hunter Date: 8/7/2013 2:43:00 PM Ok...I surrender...;) How ya doin' sweet lady? Missed ya. This poem is a stunner! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/8/2013 3:51:00 AM That was quick! ;) CALEB!!!!! Where you been, eh? Sweet lady missed you! Glad this stunned ya! ;) Hugs....stick around this time, ya heart?

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/7/2013 11:08:00 AM ohhh, a beautiful mix of logic and emotion, eileen.... i am speechless; beautiful!..;) huggggs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/8/2013 3:49:00 AM You? Speechless at my write? HOW GLORIOUS! ;) Hugs, Nette!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/7/2013 9:03:00 AM Fantastic! I see Suzette really appreciated this wondrous piece as well. Way to go Eileen! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/7/2013 9:09:00 AM Richard....HI! Missed you yesterday! Is all well? Glad to see you again here on my page! Thanks for the encouragement! :) :) :)

Shadow Hamilton Date: 8/7/2013 5:56:00 AM expertly weaved together lovely Eileen well done Shadow x smiles Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/7/2013 5:58:00 AM :) Thanks, Shadow! So glad you could stop by!

Mustapha Mohammed Date: 8/7/2013 5:53:00 AM An accomplished piece of writing Eileen.Cleverly woven. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/7/2013 5:56:00 AM Mustapha...thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate hearing from you! :)

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2013 10:47:00 PM "Applause! You have done Suzette Prime a great honour. It is a beautiful piece and deserves to be read more than once." This from Suzette Crous HERSELF! :) Imagine...what an age we live in. I get feedback from someone who INVENTED a new form of poetry. I'm THRILLED! :) Hugs everyone! Login to Reply

Delysia Hendricks Date: 8/6/2013 7:06:00 PM Ooh-hoo-hoo, beware the unquenchable flame!! HOT-HOT-HOT, Eileen. I'm faving this one, girlfriend. I might need it soon to floor a potential (wink, wink). Good one, my friend. Huggies, Licia :-) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2013 10:49:00 PM YES BABY...HOT IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO! ;) You do use it on that potential beau....You've got what it takes, my sweet...you lovely beautiful heart...what are these feeble little words. WOW him! HUGSSSSSSS

Jack Ellison Date: 8/6/2013 6:35:00 PM BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am speechless, dear Eileen my loving friend! You blow me away! XXXXXXX Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2013 10:43:00 PM WOW! Brilliant, eh? EH? All those exclamation marks as well....all those cute X's....you KNOW your audience well. HUGS back at ya, Kenny! :)

Richard D Seal Date: 8/6/2013 5:30:00 PM So Sven Ghali are you trying to hypnotize us into believing this equation for love is the answer to all our problems lol, if only it were this easy eh. Very dramatic write here Eileen. Take care, Richard Login to Reply Richard D Seal Date: 8/7/2013 3:16:00 PM I know Eileen Manassian Date: 8/7/2013 9:39:00 AM Ok....got to confess...it's not easy for me either, Mr Seal.... ;) I'm trying to hypnotize...In ideal worlds...utopia...these equations always work! ;) Thanks for stopping by, Mr Seal...Desert Orchid thanks you... Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2013 10:42:00 PM It's that easy with me....have a good day, Mr Seal.

Poet Tacito Date: 8/6/2013 1:20:00 PM Giving in...giving in. Do not surrender, just come undone. Do not give in, give your all. Let us sail together on this boat and ride it good. =D Double entendres for the WIN! This was a highly enjoyable piece to read. Great thought-provoking stuff. I'm sure your class had a field day on the topic. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2013 2:00:00 PM Drake!!!!!!! You are here!!!! :) Liked what you read, did you? ;) (remember the winky?) I'm so so glad. Coming undone....For me.....that's the easiest part....Sail away!!!! :) I haven't shared this with my students....I can just imagine the reaction! Oh dear!

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2013 12:13:00 PM The classical Greek argument....logos (logic of the message), ethos (credibility of the speaker), and pathos (the appeal to the emotions). I teach this in my Argument Writing class....Nothing like the Greek method of formulating an argument. As you can readily see....LOGOS...logic, I'm short on...ethos...I start to warm up...Pathos...emotions....that is the greater part of my poem...Need I say more? ;) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2013 1:21:00 PM ;) Poet Tacito Date: 8/6/2013 1:15:00 PM NOPE! =D