Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

The Dam Gives Way

Holding back...
I'm holding back
AFRAID
My feelings dammed up
but the torrent pounds against the dam
I'm holding back
passion's turbulent flow gains momentum
holding....back
I'm tired of holding back
you agitate the waters
you play with the currents
you wreck havoc with my feelings
you make me froth and foam
I'm holding back...
The dam loosens
a crack appears 
water seeps through
another and another
a rumbling sound
the dam can't hold
the desire for you
rains down from the heavens
A deluge 
the river swells
churning, churning, churning
I'm trying to hold back...
keep emotions in check
battering ram against the damn dam
it shakes
with the throbbing weight
of pent up need
thundering sounds
the dam gives way
water bursts past the remains of restraint
an unstoppable force
redemptive release
I flood your soul
You flood my soul
and we are free

Eileen Manassian

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Liam Mcdaid November 26, 2014 at 9:56 AM a powerful piece of writing eileen golden pen dear friend

Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2014 at 8:24 AM A second read, yep still pretty amazing! Have a great day Eileen. Eileen Manassian November 25, 2014 at 12:51 PM Second time is the charmer.... Thanks for the visit, Richard. :)

Justin Bordner November 24, 2014 at 10:17 PM Your dam is a defense overcome by the demands of desire determined to develop the sweet fruit of your dreams...the body of your soul needs the rapids of furious rapture...I love the flood of passion in your poetry, and you know freedom between two hearts breaks all baneful barriers. The force of love in this poem explodes with just union, the freedom to share natural needs. The way you express your extremes healthy and wild Eileen...J.A.B. Eileen Manassian November 25, 2014 at 12:50 PM The body of my soul needs the rapids of furious rapture. This is so true, Justin. So true. At least in poetry....the dam can break...Thank you for your lovely visit. You know how I enjoy your Insights, Justin. I hope that I will always enjoy your visits...

Richard Lamoureux November 24, 2014 at 12:32 AM I agree with Debbie, you are great. I know this feeling and letting go is amazing! Eileen Manassian November 24, 2014 at 6:36 AM Thank you, Richard. I'm sure you do. Glad to have you here on my page. You always visit and leave kind words to keep me going. Bless you for it.

Kayod5 Kayode November 23, 2014 at 7:05 PM It is good that all ends well,state of hearts in poetry; so nice Eileen...huggs Eileen Manassian November 24, 2014 at 6:36 AM All ends well, at least in the poem, Kayode. I live vicariously through my writes.

Debbie Guzzi November 23, 2014 at 4:55 PM Happy ending that BE BRAVE be YOU, you are great! Light & Love Eileen Manassian November 24, 2014 at 6:35 AM Thanks, Debbie. We live in the confines of society and traditions and norms. I try. Hugs

Jan Allison November 23, 2014 at 2:34 PM I love the way you have used the river to display your emotions - so strong and powerful a write:-) Hugs Jan xx Eileen Manassian November 24, 2014 at 6:35 AM Thanks, my dear. Intensity is something that I am very familiar with. I wonder...if in time....these surges will cease and tranquility will reign. One ponders...Hugs

Cupids Arrow November 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM Quite a build up and a beautiful release. Hugs C/A Eileen Manassian November 24, 2014 at 6:34 AM Thank you, C/A. Sometimes pent up emotions just need to be released so that one finds peace.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 23, 2014 at 1:44 PM Wonderful write Eileen! Precisely flooding each other's soul to break free is a grand idea! Loved much! Eileen Manassian November 23, 2014 at 1:51 PM Thank you, my sweet Dr Upma....I've never been good at waiting. It's no fun! ;) I'm a little spoilt. Oh well....there are joys in waiting. Thank you for the lovely visit. Hugs