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The Hidden Woman

I’m tired of trying to tame her Of needing to blame her Of trying to keep her colors Locked within the lines The sad confines Of this life She is there Always pushing my limits She’s there The real woman that I am The real me Wild and free Untamed Uncontained Unafraid Wanting to BE… To tempt and tease To possess and please A beauty flaunter A good girl taunter She’s there She has the walk She has the talk She has the eyes to beguile She has that wicked smile And yet I keep her locked away I keep her every need at bay She’s in disguise From prying eyes Dormant, she lies She cries Misjudged and misunderstood Ashamed of sensual womanhood Veiled in culture's restrictive norms She abides in her roles, the forms Hidden away Made to play The domestic game Tame Tame Ashamed Of the fires within Made to believe… it’s a S I N To give in and to taste T’would be unchaste…unchaste And so passion consumes And the whole world assumes She’s docile and demure But this I know for sure She lies in wait To satiate Her desire With wanton fire She waits… And so she lives a secret life Her mind in turmoil and in strife And I, and I??? I cry I cry Her every fantasy…deny And I comply To every single man made rule And force her to be some silly fool And I lie I try To forget I’m made to fly I wear the smile But it’s not worthwhile My mind unstable For I’m not able To set her free To be To be Oh, can’t you see? The hidden woman Is me Is ME!!!! Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard D Seal

Date: 2/16/2014 6:54:00 PM

I heard you recite this, it is an amazing write Eileen. In the right hands this could easily be made into a song. Fantastic. Take care, Richard

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/31/2014 10:30:00 PM

Hi there Eileen, haven't been here of late, and here I come back and what do I read? Another Wow Wow Wow poem! Loved this one. Not fully here yet, but I look forward to catching up and all the new wonderful poems here! :)

Honestly J.T.

Date: 1/20/2014 10:36:00 PM

I heard you read this one on Drake's show. It was pretty awesome! (7)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/21/2014 6:05:00 AM

Justice....it's been a while....How are you? Thank you for the sweet post. Glad you liked it!! I've read up on your poems...Lovely.....hugs

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/20/2014 5:35:00 PM

For those of you interested in hearing me read this poem, copy paste the following link in your browser. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/standas1/2014/01/19/stand-as-1-with-guest-fj-thomas-from-louisiana This is Drake's show: Stand as ONE on Blog Talk Radio in which FJ Thomas was a guest. It went down last night..I called in at 46:00 and I started reading the poem at 50:00. It was a great show! Love FJ Thomas' work. She is an amazing poet, and Drake? Well his show is always a highlight for me! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/21/2014 10:07:00 AM

Hugs back.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/21/2014 6:33:00 AM

Richard...I'm speechless. ANYTHING I say will not do justice to your post. Words sometimes fail...I send you my warmest sentiments along wirh hugs...from the heart. Thanks!!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/20/2014 8:33:00 PM

I loved it Eileen, you read it with such emotion! You have such a great speaking voice as well. Your students must hang on your every word. Your words really opened my emotional floodgates. I also enjoyed drakes levity and Flo's warmth. You Rock Eileen, a hidden woman no more! Hugs Rick

Chuck Melugin

Date: 1/20/2014 5:19:00 PM

I faved The Hidden Woman! Which woman wrote this? lol My best, chuck

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 5:41:00 PM

Good one, Chuck! Hmmmmmmmmmm........I guess it was HER cause she wants to know that she needs to BREAK FREE! ;) Thanks for the visit and for FAVING this...WOW..what an honor! :)

Justin Bordner

Date: 1/20/2014 5:09:00 PM

Strong ending Eileen, or should I say begining. At least she's alive my friend, creating the perfect opportunity. Nice aggresive tempo. J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 5:25:00 PM

Hi, Justin. Yes, she is definitely alive and well....though...ah....a bit frustrated! What can I say that I haven't already said in the poem about this woman? She is learning to be more assertive. :) Thanks for stopping by! :) Also, if you want to hear me read this poem, check out my post after the poem with the relevant info. Thanks!

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 1/20/2014 3:50:00 PM

This touches close t o me. I know a lot of girls that hide who they really are, and I include myself in some ways. I love what you expressed throughout. Great one! Always, Laura

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 5:40:00 PM

Sweet Laura...you are so kind in your posts to me. I really appreciate it so much. Yes, I guess it is an issue of feeling safe in a non-judgmental environment. We are layered in many ways. I'm glad you can relate. Thanks for stopping by! :) Hugs

Gautami Phookan

Date: 1/20/2014 6:04:00 AM

This thought is so beautifully expressed in your lines here, Eileen... You're a gifted poet! love dear... (If for a contest,, it's a winning write..)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 9:21:00 AM

Thanks ever so much for this lovely post, Gautami...SO SO sweet of you! I really appreciate the sentiments expressed here. Thanks for the visit.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/20/2014 4:58:00 AM

I'm hearing..I'm listening...and I`m reading..Hearing you on Drake`s show whilst reading this gem ..beautiful voice with so much emotions..involved..Awesome

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 9:22:00 AM

Awwwww...yes, thanks, my sweet! I was a little overwhelmed and nearly lost it. It was a hard day yesterday.....Oh well.....I'm glad you liked the reading. Waiting for you to call in.....HUGS

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/20/2014 1:26:00 AM

Sigmund Freud came to my mind as soon as I started reading this fancifully descriptive write.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 9:23:00 AM

ROBERT!!! Had you just stopped and Freud...I would have gotten concerned....Fanciful saved me!!! ;) Thanks ever so much for reading and posting. Kind of you to take the time.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/19/2014 7:48:00 PM

WOW I enjoyed reading about the inner humanity within yourself and hope one day she will be relaeased to see the sunrise of the new life's dawning. cheri

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 9:26:00 AM

Cherl...so kind of you to visit! :) Thank you....Life's dawning.....what a lovely phrase... :) You have a great way with words, my dear. Hugs

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/19/2014 4:17:00 PM

this is an amazing poem, eileen, in every way. you've expressed your feelings so powerfully but i'm a bit surprised since your sensuality comes through so beautifully in many of your poems. how sad if you have to hide that part of yourself...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2014 9:28:00 AM

Yes, this is a place where I feel.....liberated. But to be honest with you...I don't share this site with many in my community. Judgmental attitudes is what I fear the most. It is a conservative community, in many ways....and I'm glad to have this site where I can...VENT! ;) Thanks for being so sweet and supportive. HUGS

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/19/2014 11:04:00 AM

Eileen I really dig what you are saying, but somehow I don't see you this way. I think you DO let it be known what you enjoy and what you want. You do it all the time. Everyone who truly knows you will know who you are. and gosh, how sad if you are not allowed to be this sensuous wondrous woman!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/19/2014 11:32:00 AM

Oh Andrea....I can here. It's so liberating. I need this. In real life...I'm very vocal as well, but....there are times when I feel I'm being too "open" in the culture and community I live in. Thanks for your vote of confidence. I really appreciate it. You are such an amazing poet....I love your work! What an awesome gift! Hu

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/19/2014 9:29:00 AM

It is the forbiddeness of the fruit which makes it so alluring. It is good that all our fantasies do not become reality as in the end the heat would totally consume us. Thankfully as writers we can experience the passion of the mind within the relative safety of the page. This is once again outstanding!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2014 10:51:00 AM

As always, my pleasure Eileen

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/19/2014 10:39:00 AM

Yes, Richard...thank goodness we have poetry to live out our dreams and vent our frustrations and live the lives we are denied. Your post is very enlightening...thanks for visiting!!! I so so appreciate it!

Poet Tacito

Date: 1/19/2014 9:08:00 AM

The woman in me understands this all too well. ;-) True story. Don't ask. Its answer will frighten you. ;-) Once again, your vulnerabilities are, essentially, what make you a little more resilient with each new passing day. It is you, oh yes...

Poet Tacito
Date: 1/19/2014 9:14:00 AM

My mission, accomplished. ;-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/19/2014 9:13:00 AM

The MAN in me......ummmmmmmmmm....Oh dear....I can't do this....I'm trying to think of something smart to say and I'm STUMPED!!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/19/2014 9:10:00 AM

HEY YOU!!!! HEY HEY HEY! I sure missed ya! I did. I did. I did.....Glad to have this visit......and and and...I'm going to try to call in tonight.....SOON! ;) All the best...and thanks for the encouragement...as ever!

Sarai Virden

Date: 1/19/2014 6:30:00 AM

Yes, I do see. May I say? The real you is who you were always meant to be. Better to be hated for who you truly are, then loved for who your not. It's never too late to let your heart fly free. Eternal hugs my friend. Beautifully written!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/19/2014 6:32:00 AM

Thanks, Sarai....it isn't always so easy. I do let myself go at times......very liberating. I'm stronger than I appear to be in this write, but still.......there are cultural and religious norms that are hard to evade, even if you don't agree with them. You are bound to the setting you are in...This is life. You either accept, or break free...not always a possibility. Thanks for the support and love. Hugs.