Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

The Hedge

Lord, you’ve put a hedge around me
I know
I’ve always felt it there….
Protecting me
I stand behind it
Looking over
The grass beyond is verdant
The other side a paradise to the sight
There is fruit there…luscious…fresh
Waiting to be tasted
Waiting to wet my lips with succulence

I peer through the hedge
Looking for an opening
A way of escape
I long to break free
To be alive
Unbound
But you have woven the branches tightly
I stand up
In pain
In need
I look over the hedge
I feel enclosed
Dying
Yet I know
I KNOW
You have built it around me
To protect me
You know my wayward heart
Longing…
You have done so
Because you love me
Because….you know
You KNOW
Out there…the grass is the same
It only LOOKS greener
Out there the fruit LOOKS fresh
Yet….it will rot…like all fruit rots
And I will remain…hungry

Yet, Lord, my rebellious heart
Is planning
Scheming
To wield an ax
And cut through
And run free

Please, Lord….
Make the hedge higher
Make the hedge stronger
Make my heart faithful
To You

The hedge of your love
My security
My salvation
From the pain
Of yet another broken heart
Make my heart content
To stay on this side
The safe side
The right side
Of the hedge of Your love

Eileen Manassian Ghali

Psalm 39: 4 - 10
For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O LORD, You know it altogether.
5 You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
It is high, I cannot attain it.
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
8 If I ascend into heaven, You are there;
If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning,
And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.

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Poet Tacito September 20, 2013 at 9:09 AM Protection without "barriers", without "limits". Fantastic job!

Chris Boskovski September 19, 2013 at 9:47 PM Such a spiritual, beautiful and everlasting poem! I shall dedicate this to my fav. poems list! Great Poem Eileen!!! Very beautiful, well written! xoxo :) Eileen Manassian September 19, 2013 at 11:12 PM I'm honored, Christopher, that you have found in this something to contemplate on further. Thanks ever so much for you visit and kind words.

Shanity Rain September 19, 2013 at 6:34 PM very spiritual , well written. Eileen Manassian September 19, 2013 at 11:12 PM Thanks, Yvette...Whether we admit it or not....we are in a spiritual warfare and every day, good and evil battle out for mastery of our heart. We need to be able to see with spiritual eyes how our decisions affect us and those around us. I constantly need reminders of this.

Liam Mcdaid September 19, 2013 at 4:35 PM an amazing beautiful piece of writing eileen Eileen Manassian September 19, 2013 at 11:10 PM Thanks ever so much, Liam. I enjoy hearing from you.....

Richard Lamoureux September 19, 2013 at 2:51 PM It can be very alluring at times. Well expressed Eileen. Eileen Manassian September 19, 2013 at 11:10 PM Often, Richard...Often....That is the whole charm of it...and the pain. Thank you for reading and commenting.

Bl Devnath September 19, 2013 at 12:05 PM Beautiful prayer beautifully worded. Enjoyed a lot. Loved always, bl Eileen Manassian September 19, 2013 at 12:34 PM Thanks ever so much, BL....Yes....my heart is full. Just...thank you!

Nette Onclaud September 19, 2013 at 11:50 AM such a gracious devotional, eileen...your words soothe my night; wonderfully quilled!..:) huggs Eileen Manassian September 19, 2013 at 12:26 PM Thanks, Nette. I'm glad it brought you some comfort....Sometimes....it's hard not to want to break free....Hugs!

Richard D Seal September 19, 2013 at 11:45 AM Sometimes you have to break out my little Desert Orchid, take a walk on the wild side, to dangerous for you, hey, you're a big girl now haha. Don't let my Desert Orchid become a 'Shrinking Violet'. lol Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian September 20, 2013 at 9:17 AM Look higher up, Richard....Look higher up! Richard D Seal September 19, 2013 at 2:24 PM Who would that be with then, The Hedge Police haha Eileen Manassian September 19, 2013 at 12:25 PM Is that your opinion, Mr Seal? Have you got a chain saw or some other instrument to lend to me? Perhaps you can come and help cut me out? You might get in serious trouble...and NOT by me! ;) Thanks for the post...