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The Coupling of Our Souls

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don't let our coupling bodies be the uncoupling of souls don't let what's tried and true then attempt to fan the coals perfunctory caresses meant to bring desired gain when not infused with love will only serve up pain don't kiss with bated fervor just to tick it off the list then whisper well known phrases as you search for what you've missed Don't love my naked body and ignore my naked mind for my body only yields when our souls are intertwined Don't let our merging bodies make spectators of our souls if passion will not bind soul and body, we're not whole So love my inner woman seek to find her hidden need when you've brought her soul to life on love's pleasures you can feed Our spirits and our bodies both were made to intertwine for you know that I am yours just as surely you are mine Eileen Manassian

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Paige Hind

Date: 8/7/2024 3:12:00 PM

I love "inner woman" that says it all. Amazing writing...

Terry Shuff

Date: 9/18/2017 7:45:00 PM

The kind of love you write about is becoming rare. you present love as two people sharing, not taking. good write

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/8/2017 9:31:00 PM

An amazing and beautiful poem Eileen, filled with sensual and feminine wisdom. I truly enjoyed reading your lovely lines tonight :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/6/2017 9:45:00 AM

A gorgeous write with an ooh la la intensity!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/31/2017 8:29:00 AM

Eileen, I also read this poem several times and I enjoyed every word I read. Have a nice day my friend.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/28/2017 4:13:00 PM

You are right, Eileen; love depends on the unison of body and soul. Of note are the lines "Don't love my naked body and ignore my naked mind". Hope that one does not have to "kiss with bated fervor just to tick it off the list"!! Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/30/2017 12:57:00 AM

Like all things, dear Paul, love making can also become mechanical. Thank you so much for reading this piece. I miss you. I'm so busy with the start of the new academic year and my dad's visit. I hardly have time to be here. I passed on your greetings, for which he was very grateful. Hugs :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/27/2017 6:42:00 PM

true love is joined without fears or jealousies...a shared understanding of boundaries...a gift given out of love not need...to know from a single look or touch...to hold without needing to be held...to share the same shadow...your poem caused these thoughts after my reading dear poet

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/30/2017 1:00:00 AM

To know from a single touch or look...that takes a true knowledge of one's soul, Frederic. You understand the entirety of this poem. Your comment gives testament to that, dear. I will visit you soon. My father is visiting me, and I hardly have time to post poems or comments. Soon....Thank you for your visit.

Michael Bell

Date: 8/27/2017 5:43:00 PM

Wow !This is so beautiful Eileen, I read it more than once to live the story, a fav for me -

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/30/2017 1:00:00 AM

Thank you for this, Michael. I'm honored that you would fav this and spend some of your valuable time perusing it. Blessings.

Dean Wood

Date: 8/26/2017 10:29:00 PM

Eileen, I think I have read too many great poems lately because I don't save favorites much anymore. But this one? This one I saved! This is incredible and so true. If only I had learned this lesson decades ago. Wow! Amazing!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/27/2017 3:02:00 PM

Thank you, Dean. That's what is amazing about life. We have opportunities to learn and grow and develop. :) While there is life, there is hope for better things to come. I'm touched by your visit. Blessings.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/26/2017 4:49:00 PM

If only you could be cloned!!!! This is so beautiful as always! :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/27/2017 3:01:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur. You always immerse me in praise. I thrive on kindness. :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/25/2017 5:49:00 PM

WOW! Such beautiful lines--lovely rhythm and flow!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/27/2017 2:58:00 PM

Thanks ever so much, Vijay. Much appreciated.