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The Hunters

Years have passed time upon time civilizations have come and gone and this truth remains: Men are still hunters The hunt remains as long as the prey escapes Once caught and the hunter devours the pursuit is on for another.... Women are still gatherers The gather words Thinking them precious nourishing for the soul They still gather caresses and kisses Tender words affection's bliss Women are still gatherers gatherers of hunter heads Eileen Manassian

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Liam Mcdaid

Date: 12/1/2014 9:00:00 PM

smiling really delightful piece eileen

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/29/2014 4:59:00 AM

such wisdom in this pen Eileen you nailed it love it hugs 7

Justin Bordner

Date: 11/28/2014 9:01:00 PM

Flesh hunters, soul gatherers, heart eaters, mind trappers...men and women, curious competitors for a common conquest...to be lionized, to be worshiped...to be loved...strange creatures...its all very beautiful Eileen...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/28/2014 9:52:00 PM

and you're a beautiful prey....

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/28/2014 9:49:00 PM

You are a beautiful Hunter, Justin

Paul Callus

Date: 11/27/2014 2:27:00 PM

Witty and satirical write, Eileen. Generalization does not bother me here; read it with a smile ... and a big grin when I came to the final two lines! Of course it works both ways! As to fruit salad....I always put some special ones to the side...and leave them for last:) hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/29/2014 5:35:00 AM

Oh. .... those last two lines, Paul..... Those last two lines!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/27/2014 9:48:00 AM

Wow my poetic queen! She is the fairer sex from beginning to end! Wonderful write! Love u Eileen for ur unique very impressive writes!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/27/2014 12:38:00 PM

My sweet Dr Upma....So glad to have your visit and smile here on my page. A woman can be a huntress....it's true, but I just felt like having a jab at men. You know how I get sometimes. Thank you for your lovely post. Hugs

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/27/2014 9:45:00 AM

the polarity of man and woman is well engraved in this splendid piece, Eileen.. and the ending delivers the female power with a punch... greeat job!..huggs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/27/2014 12:39:00 PM

Thanks ever so much, Nette. We are the fairer sex and the stronger sex, in many ways.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/27/2014 8:20:00 AM

As a male I do not see myself as a hunter, for hunting has a sinister intent. I too am a gatherer of words so for me this seems an over generalization although I suspect for some men this is true. I also know the same can be said for some women.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/27/2014 12:41:00 PM

Yes, Richard. Not all men can be lumped together. It's true. I don't see you that way at all. However, just to give you a funny slat to this. Someone once said: Women are like fruit. Each comes in her own special size and shape and texture. The problem is that men like fruit salad. ;) There you have it. There you have it. I tend to agree. Thanks for your lovely visit. You are always welcome on my page.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/27/2014 3:33:00 AM

Yes men are hunters...So We'd better let our heart soar high never to be caught,or have a specialized course in their trade: ) Big smile.I really like this .

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/27/2014 12:41:00 PM

:) Thanks for liking it, pretty one. I'm glad it tickled your.