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The Coupling of Our Souls

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

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2017

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Paige Hind Date: 8/7/2024 3:12:00 PM I love "inner woman" that says it all. Amazing writing... Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 :) Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/6/2017 9:45:00 AM A gorgeous write with an ooh la la intensity! Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 - Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! :) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/27/2017 2:58:00 PM Thanks ever so much, Vijay. Much appreciated.