Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

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The Introverted Mood of Night

I sat in languid candle light                         
as water poured outside                               
and lightning flashed, defied 
the introverted mood of night. 
   
From flash to flash my roaming mind
the realms of love traversed;                           
my thoughts like bubbles burst                         
pinched in the bud, left undefined.
   
Yet effervescence would not cease                  
I knew that up till dawn                 
the need for you would spawn –     
A constant tease without release.

Each image brought a burning ache.
The yearning would not sleep  
but thundered in the deep.  
My body trembled in its wake. 
 
Remembered touches of your hand  
tormenting naked skin  
the veil between us thin  
your pilgrim lips on sacred land.  
 
In endless night, your presence near
yet never truly there.
My heart you did not spare.
Without your love, my life so drear.    

A Callman Collaboration (Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian)

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Paige Hind August 9, 2024 at 8:35 PM Just gorgeous writing, Eileen. So deep and intimate-

The Situation July 29, 2023 at 2:37 PM An unusual beat but beat none the less. the wording makes the value come out. My favorite phrase "bubbles burst". Hard to tell who wrote who but you both kept the rules. I'm no longer scared to ask someone for a collaberation. Seeing the talent you display, I'll get you on FB then you'll know The Situation.

Jerry T Curtis December 12, 2022 at 5:23 AM Eileen your poetry alway vibrates on the higher level emotions one aspirers too. Paul did great and the writing styles complimented one another beautifully

Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2022 at 8:11 AM A stirring and sensual collaboration Eileen. Linda

The Situation May 16, 2022 at 3:37 PM Dont want to tell you what I picture. I'll leave that to other women. But it's a well known tradition; "I like to leave them satisfied!" but that was probably his attitude too.

Susan Lawrence April 19, 2022 at 5:48 PM Moments in time. Moments of longing and yearning and loss so beautifully painted here with your words Eileen and Paul . I love traveling through these memories with you . A wonderful collaboration. All the best to both of you . Susan :)

John Watt April 6, 2022 at 11:35 AM Eileen, I love this collaboration of two amazing poets joining their talents. The passion is ardent, the rhymes are perfect, the cadence is unexpected and excellent. "The introverted mood of night" and "remembered touches of your hand" are two favorites among many memorable lines. I trust all is well with you. Blessings ~ John

Joanna Daniel April 4, 2022 at 7:43 AM A wonderful collaboration by two amazing poets, relished this one, Eileen, hope you are doing well:)

Mystic Rose Rose April 4, 2022 at 3:52 AM Just coming by to say I'm thinking of you and sending you healing energy and light, love xo

Richard Lamoureux March 29, 2022 at 6:07 AM A seamless collaboration by two amazing poets. Hugs Rick. :0) Eileen Manassian April 3, 2022 at 5:56 AM Thanks for passing by, Rick. I'm glad you liked this piece. :)

Paul Callus March 7, 2022 at 6:51 AM Dear Eileen, at long last I have found the opportunity to visit this post! Thank you for collaborating with me for the umpteenth time. It is always a pleasure to mix my ink with yours. ~ I hope you are keeping as well as can be. The world situation is not very encouraging, and it effects all of us :( ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian April 3, 2022 at 5:58 AM Paul...Thanks for giving me the opportunity. I love mixing ink with a poet of such high caliber. The pleasure is all mine, dear. Yes, the situation in the world at the moment is not very encouraging. At least poetry is an escape. :) Richard Lamoureux March 29, 2022 at 6:08 AM Great job Paul.

Jerry T Curtis February 18, 2022 at 4:43 AM Another Masterpiece ! Bravo ! Eileen Manassian April 3, 2022 at 5:58 AM Thanks for the visit, Jerry. Much appreciated. :)

Cecilia Macfarlane February 4, 2022 at 8:52 PM Sad and beautiful. You both did a wonderful job on this collaboration. Big hugs Eileen Manassian April 3, 2022 at 6:40 AM Thanks ever so much, Cecelia. I appreciate the visit, dear. :)

Mystic Rose Rose February 4, 2022 at 7:45 PM Two wonderful writers sealing the ink with great love and sensuality, I always admired your sensitive heart and talented pen dear Eileen, you and Paul did an amazing job here, Hope all is well, thinking of you fondly always :) Eileen Manassian April 3, 2022 at 6:41 AM Dear...so good of you to pass by. I appreciate the visit. I haven't been up to writing of late. I don't know...things have been a bit difficult. Paul is always a bastion of support and inspiration. I love collabing with him. :)

Bill Baker January 30, 2022 at 11:05 PM Lovely collaboration poem. You both share a passion through the words of your poem. A deep understanding of desire and longing. My first visit to your poetry, Eileen. I'll be back from time to time. Bill Eileen Manassian April 3, 2022 at 6:42 AM Thank you for stopping by, Bill. Feel free to visit at any time. I will be by to visit you soon as well. I'm glad you liked this piece. Blessings.

Harry Horsman January 29, 2022 at 6:32 PM Having seen this beautiful collab, Eileen needed to let you know, what a wonderful poem you both created. Your visits to my page is precious, and certainly miss having you around. Always i think of you, when conflict erupts in your part of the world, keep save my friend. Eileen Manassian January 30, 2022 at 9:15 AM So good to hear from you, Harry. This part of the world is always in turmoil, unfortunately. We keep pressing on. Always a pleasure to read you. I'm glad you liked this collab. Paul and I write well together. I'm honored that he would write with me. He is such a talented poet. I feel like I've lost my touch, but I'm trying to get back into the game. :)

Connie Marcum Wong January 26, 2022 at 10:39 PM That longing has a profound presence in this poignant collaboration Eileen and Paul. Sometimes it is difficult holding the sadness at bay. Beautifully composed, both of you. Blessings xxoo Eileen Manassian January 30, 2022 at 9:13 AM Thank you for your visit, Connie. Life is complicated and love even more so. This was a whimsical write. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Blessings

Tom Cunningham January 24, 2022 at 12:49 PM You collaborate well together Eileen, quite a sad verse of a love that is no more. Hope you are keeping well. Tom Eileen Manassian January 25, 2022 at 4:09 AM Thanks, Tom. I'm alright now. I got Omicron just after Christmas, but I'm doing well now. Hope all is well with you. I enjoy collaborating with Paul. This poem was months in the coming, but Paul was patient. It's my priveledge to write with him though the theme is a sad one. :)