Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

The Inner Shrine

I choose to freely write, you see
though readers have audacity
to tag their labels onto me
I smile and simply let them be

what lies between each single line
though but a shade of something fine
a merest sip of finest wine
is rhyming sign to inner shrine

these words: a place of sacred light
that's safe from words that mar and blight
no evil enters to affright
each poem stands, a heroed knight

and peace pervades, for all is well
a paradise to counter hell
the stories of my life, I tell
no single soul this joy can quell

so read and stay with me awhile
forget the ones whose words are vile
embrace this time, and choose to smile
For words we share make life worthwhile

Eileen Manassian

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Paul Callus June 13, 2017 at 9:27 AM May your muse always stand by your side, Eileen. Poetry is a true friend, keeping us company through lovely and hard times. As an aside...I love the ease with which you write, the undulating rhyme and impeccable metric delivery; few are those who are born with such a gift. Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux June 3, 2017 at 7:44 AM Writing does indeed add to life and having them resonate with them is the icing on the cake. Eileen Manassian June 6, 2017 at 11:39 AM Thanks, Richard. I haven't had the luxury of late to enjoy my writing. I'm trying to make time for it, because it gives me life. Hugs

Arthur Vaso June 2, 2017 at 9:48 PM You have taken the words from my mouth! I just hope you will share the wine! Now I must say, loved this poem from start to end, but I really loved the line "each poem stands, a heroed knight" Hugs! Eileen Manassian June 6, 2017 at 11:40 AM I'm glad that resonated with you. Poetry takes on a life of its own. :) Hope all is well with you.

Sara Ella June 2, 2017 at 11:09 AM I love this Eileen - a beautiful poem and sentiment :) <3 Eileen Manassian June 2, 2017 at 11:11 AM Thank you, Sara. I'm glad you liked this piece. I haven't written in ages. Felt good to write again. :)

Tim Smith June 2, 2017 at 10:40 AM A beautiful poem dear....I'm trying to put the worries aside for a while. Eileen Manassian June 2, 2017 at 10:42 AM Yes, Tim. My heart has been quite worried of late. I haven't been around much lately, and coming back I see things that sadden me. Good to have your visit.