Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

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The I Love You Conversation

"What do you know of love?" I seethe....
a well of passion longing to be freed
"I love you," the words I finally breathe
and think you'll know this burning need

"It's not enough," you say.
"Find another way...
say...say it differently
This, 'I love you' means
nothing to me.
Let the words break through
the mold of meaning
and be born anew
make me understand....
this...'I love you'
What does it mean to you?
I've heard it before, you see
and then after some time
I was shown out the door
Say....say it to me....differently."

"I know its overused and abused," I scream....
"but not by me...never by me!
How can I make you see?
bordering on the cliche..
What can I say?
Nothing will do!
nothing's good enough...
good enough for you!"

So I slash my breast
my heart bleeds through
in crimson warmth
I cradle you
I bath you in my salty tears
and let you in
to cloistered dreams
I let my body say it right
in liquid letters in the night
then wake you with a gentle kiss
and wrap you in
delirious bliss
each day: a testament that's true
of thousand different 'I love yous'

"So tell me now
Why you can't see
the truth that these words
mean to me?

Should you still think
these words are weak
then hear my heart
and let it speak."

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper October 7, 2016 at 5:08 AM Very good poem here! This reminds me of Chris Marlowe's Passionate shepherd to his love poem. I wrote my own version of that poem back in high school...fast forward nearly twenty years I wrote the young lady's reply (or the dame as I called her). If you haven't read those please check them out and tell me what you think. I believe you will appreciate the words. But this was really good! Slashing her chest and allowing her heart to be exposed and bleed through....I loved it! MC

Charmaine Chircop September 12, 2016 at 5:19 AM Oh sweet Eileen..Indeed I love you is mal used manytimes...and overused....Love and affection ..Not the same..Love and Hungry desire still not the same.I can feel you friend..I can read you..Yes if we all meant real love everytime we uttered I love you..then this world would indeed be a haven..To give ourselves to others so hard..and to accept that others let us down even harder.I love you sister..in my imperfect ways I do...Your poetry feels so real it has special ways of connecting 2me. Fave Charmaine Chircop September 17, 2016 at 5:02 PM You are beautiful for who.you are dear Eileen...But if loosing weight makes you feel better than go for it..But I saw.you..and you are beautiful. I am writing on another site lately..I need to email you to update you about family..Hugs. Eileen Manassian September 13, 2016 at 2:35 AM That's because we are souls sisters, dear. I do love you....with the depth of love that comes from knowing a heart that is honest, true, and caring, for you have such a heart. How can anyone do otherwise than to love you, Charmaine. :) I'm doing better now. I'm losing weight. Exercising. It has helped boost my self confidence and zeal for life. Hugs, dear one.

Tom Quigley September 11, 2016 at 5:53 PM Wow! Beautiful thoughts, feelings, images on love! Amazing write. Eileen Manassian September 13, 2016 at 2:08 AM Thanks, Tom. I'm glad that you enjoyed this piece. :)

Paul Callus September 10, 2016 at 5:33 PM I can confirm that sometimes words are not enough, and drastic action has to be taken! Your second part of the poem convinces me that action speaks louder than words:) Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian September 13, 2016 at 2:08 AM Thanks, dear. I knew a little boy who would say this phrase for fear of punishment. It would break my heart to hear him say it over and over again.....It is a phrase that can be a heartbreaking one to hear. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2016 at 10:40 AM They look good to me. I've had a dry spell myself. I posted a new one this morning. Eileen Manassian September 13, 2016 at 2:07 AM I'm so glad I'm back to writing, Richard. Was missing this aspect of my life. Thanks for keeping me connected and rooted. :) Hugs

Arthur Vaso September 9, 2016 at 8:51 PM Related to Shakespeare by any chance? What a beautiful poem! Hugs

Daniel Turner September 9, 2016 at 11:17 AM "Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." The words come too easy, as you say,"they become cliche'." Another cliche', "actions speak louder than words." Love the write from the heart, Eileen. Eileen Manassian September 9, 2016 at 7:50 PM Thank you for your kind post on my work, Daniel. I'm glad it resonated with you. Those words should always be said in promise and faithfulness. Thanks for stopping by...Hugs

Tim Smith September 9, 2016 at 11:16 AM I love the closing stanza Eileen. So full of passion. Loved it. Eileen Manassian September 9, 2016 at 8:39 PM Thanks, Tim. These words have somehow lost their meaning. The Greeks have 3 words for love...physical love, spiritual love, and friendly love. There is depth to the words. "I Love You" should be the same...

CayCay Godwin September 9, 2016 at 10:46 AM I, too, lived a romantic life that wrung the meaning of I Love You dry and meaningless. I love how you expressed this sad happening, then it got so dramatic as only you can do, dear heart, that the soft ride I empathized with entered a searing chapter I didn't see coming. As always, your poems wake me and my emotions up, a new ... CayCay (I wish to read more of your current postings, but time has me going out my door) Eileen Manassian September 9, 2016 at 8:41 PM It seems that you are a lover and a giver as I am. I always appreciate your visits, CayCay. You always give insightful comments and somehow can read between the lines. Visit when you can...No rush. BTW....LOVE your new avatar. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2016 at 9:55 AM If he's not convinced now I don't know what else you can do. I feel the depth of emotion in this one. A powerful piece my dear. So great to see you back posting. Hugs Rick. 7 Eileen Manassian September 9, 2016 at 8:45 PM Hi, Richard. FINALLY! The dry spell is over. Wow....almost two months. I've missed writing so very much. These first writes need some polishing, but I figured....better post and just get back into the swing of things. Glad you liked this piece. Hugs :)