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The Obscure Little Poetess

The obscure little poetess Leans forward in front of her screen Her fingers fly over the keys As she writes up her little dreams Each tiny key that she presses With her butterfly touches, light Brings to life her deepest feelings On her computer screen so bright She pauses for just a moment And gazes at her pink flowers She wonders if her words will bring Those needed refreshing showers She looks inside her little heart And searches with all of her might Trying to find the hidden words That will make her rhyme just right She’s lost in her own perfect world Filled with such beauty and delight A change from her hideous world That is filled with demons of night Sometimes on these same little keys A lonely tear or two will fall But she quickly wipes them away As she hears her fantasies call In this place filled with desire She can be a princess or queen With someone who just adores her Who makes love to her every dream She creates the most perfect place Where love never dies or betrays Where all is just goodness and light For the sun never sets for days She hides in this make believe land From the cruel truths of her life It’s where serenity abides For there’s no horror, nor any strife In her sweet little reverie In her enchanted world of rhyme She’s once more who she used to be A blooming woman in her prime. This is a repost of one of my earlier writes. Yes, I think I've come a long way! :)

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Paul Callus

Date: 7/26/2015 5:53:00 AM

The world of make-believe is ours to live in under self-made conditions. There we are free to change the rules and play the game our way. I was still not around on Soup when the obscure little poetess started posting, but I do know the blooming woman in her prime:) hugs // paul

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 7/24/2015 1:21:00 AM

Another fantastic poem! I really love the 7th stanza. Glad to see you you reposting! That's really cool! I'm going to check out some of your older poems on your page. Always, Laura

Constance La France

Date: 7/20/2015 8:16:00 PM

Eileen, oh this is outstanding, it could be me because I am the same as the poet you describe, lost in my poems-gossamer, a terrific 7 and thanks for visiting my poetry

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/18/2015 4:01:00 PM

Your descriptive swim smoothly in the heart of the readers..........A.M.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/19/2015 12:53:00 PM

Thanks so much, Afolabi. I've been away for a while. I hope to catch up soon.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/18/2015 12:23:00 PM

Walking through the alleys of your poetry on can admire the ability of your mind and the sensitivity of your heart! Very inspiring and tender, dear Eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/19/2015 12:57:00 PM

Thank you, my dear poet. Mou lipis poly. Kalos erthes. :) I'm so glad to see you back. I have taken a bit of a break. Thank you for your lovely visit. Filakia....H Mykrouli.

Richard D Seal

Date: 7/17/2015 6:03:00 PM

Well, there's nothing obscure about you now is there my little Desert Orchid, I think this piece says it for many out there. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/19/2015 12:58:00 PM

Thank you, Richard, for visiting my work. I hope to see a new one from you soon.

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/16/2015 7:34:00 PM

This is a solid gold piece my friend. A gem that inspires and holds the reader to want more each stanza! A7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/19/2015 1:00:00 PM

Thanks so much for the visit, Robert. I'm so sorry I haven't been around lately. I've been fighting a bit of depression. I will be by to see you soon, my dear. God bless.

Carol Eastman

Date: 7/16/2015 1:54:00 PM

With so many believing in that make believe land... I don't think it's so make believe any more... Becoming more solid by the moment... Did you see PS sent 'Poems by Eileen Manassian out to us all. Congrats! Does that make you feel famous? I think it should. It's sooo Cooolll!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/19/2015 1:01:00 PM

Carol, you are so sweet to visit my work and congratulate me. :) Bless your dear heart. I've been a bit emotionally unwell lately. Couldn't be on here. I'm better now. Hope to catch up. Hugs...kisses to DRAGON!

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/15/2015 8:16:00 PM

Wow, this was really good! We use the poetry to create this world to escape into, I can relate to every word ;-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/19/2015 1:02:00 PM

Thanks for your visit, Dear. We all have escape mechanisms. I shouldn't complain. I have a very good life, but...as with reading...in writing, we free ourselves to explore other words and other life experiences. Thanks for the visit.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/15/2015 8:07:00 AM

I might do the same thing. Take care Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/15/2015 8:51:00 AM

No need for you to, Richard. You are riding wave after wave, my dear. I will always read and post on your comments....I will be back soon. Hugs

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/15/2015 5:15:00 AM

What can i say, that as not already been said, Eileen, yes i'm late as usual, but does not diminish my respect for you or your wonderful poetry..this as all your poems is both awesome and inspiring, you may feel down, but don't, your words bring so much to so many, not all of us, are as active as we would like, but i have a memory a good memory, in which your poetry lingers and bares fruit every time i think of you......

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/15/2015 8:52:00 AM

Thanks, dear Harry. What can I say. This place has its joys and sorrows too. We take what comes our way. Sometimes we need a time out for a while to refocus. I always love it when you visit. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/14/2015 8:35:00 AM

I really enjoyed reading Richard Seal's dedication to you. Have a great day Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/14/2015 10:20:00 PM

That was a lovely poem. Obviously his second best of all his poetry here on the site. That is why it was chosen to be featured according to the number of views. Didn't get a comment except yours, Richard. Sweet of you to visit that poem and leave a comment there and here. I'm taking a bit of a break from here, dear. I wanted you to know. I will always visit what you post and comment. That I promise. Hugs

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/14/2015 12:00:00 AM

Lol!!! A fabulous write here, enjoyed as always excellent......7!... Love...A.M.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/14/2015 10:21:00 PM

Thank you for the visit, Afolabi. Very kind of you

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/13/2015 11:33:00 PM

By the very act of necromancing your youth, you are in fact keeping yourself young, Eileen. happy sixteenth birthday to you. Viv x

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/14/2015 10:23:00 PM

Necromancing...what an intriguing term, Viv. Thanks for the visit....and for the lovely compliment.

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/13/2015 1:37:00 PM

Yes, writing poetry can be a nice escape from the realities of life, and your imagination soars, Eileen :) Great write!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/14/2015 10:28:00 PM

Thanks, Laura, dear. I'm not soaring at the moment. I'm cocooning. Not in a good place, but I hope to visit when I'm better. Hugs

Angie Thomas

Date: 7/13/2015 1:25:00 PM

I know this feeling very well too...creating our own dream land in which everything goes the way we want it too....such a beautiful world... A really nice, relatable write... :) Thank you for the visit and comment.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/14/2015 10:31:00 PM

Thanks, Angie, for stopping by. I do appreciate your visit and kind words.

James Horn

Date: 7/13/2015 12:50:00 PM

Eileen, Reminds me of some Bateman poems I was just reading. I complimented him on his expression of peace and calmness just like I am also doing you right now. Jim Horn

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 12:54:00 PM

Thanks ever so much, James. There is enough tumult in the world around us. Sometimes, it's good to just....be. Hugs

Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 7/13/2015 12:50:00 PM

I liked especially...”She creates the most perfect place/Where love never dies or betrays.” Actually, both imagery and veses are wonderful.Congrat.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 12:52:00 PM

Thanks, dear. This is an older write. I sometimes repost to see if I get more viewers now that I'm better know or if people see a change in my writing style...perhaps more maturity. I appreciate your visit, Ovidiu.

James Tate

Date: 7/12/2015 5:38:00 PM

Eileen, very well written, I like the rhythm and rhymes. You are dedicated, for sure.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 9:38:00 AM

Thank you, James. I'm sorry I haven't been able to respond sooner. I'm not feeling well. I will try to visit when I'm better.

David Meade

Date: 7/12/2015 1:33:00 PM

Plumbing the depths of our souls, we begin to dissipate the noise and clamor of our the world to the peacefulness of the night -- where upon the wind, words written gently whisper -- I love you, oh my soul. LO, you have indeed travelled far . . . but the adventure is just beginning!! 7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 9:40:00 AM

Thank you, David. You are very good to me. I'm not sure about that continuing journey at the moment. I'm emotional unwell. It will take some time. Thanks for the visit, though. You are always kind. Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/11/2015 7:10:00 AM

This has a fairy tale quality and easily stands the test of time. It is a wonderful celebration of poetry. Yes though, you have indeed come a long way, you have grown into your loviness.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 9:41:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. It is a sweet comment. I need that today. Very discouraged. Thanks for the visit. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2015 9:24:00 PM

It may be an oldie, but it shows that initial poetic grace within you. I have many oldies that I look back on and still treasure though I think to myself, I've come a long way! Anyway, I think this is so sweet with yearnings!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 9:42:00 AM

Thanks, Dear Andrea. Always good to hear from you. Hugs

Honestly J.T.

Date: 7/10/2015 9:09:00 PM

Wow. I really like this one. This is going into my favs. Well done. Btw, I think we should collab again -JT

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 9:42:00 AM

Hit me up, JT. I will always collab with you dear. My internet is come and go at the moment, but....send me an email and I'll see what I can do. Hugs.

Tim Smith

Date: 7/10/2015 8:33:00 PM

This is where many of us thrive, where life becomes bearable, dreams and fantasies get us through the hard times.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 9:43:00 AM

Yes, it sure seems so. Thank you for the post, Tim. You lift my spirits. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/10/2015 4:52:00 PM

A beautiful and positive poem. I do share this kind of dream land Eileen , I so can relate to this, and it feels so great when Im in it. Lovely !

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2015 9:45:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie. I know you can relate. Poetry is a beautiful gift to us. Hugs