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The Poet's Invitation

Oh, visit me, though I've not looked for you
Show me you care; come share a word or two
Look for my name, in all the names you see
Come spend some time, be ray of sun to me
Visit Me

How will I know if you like what you read
I long to know that I fulfill a need
That what I write is solace for your soul
My little rhymes, a balm that makes you whole
Visit me

Come let communion wash away your fear
Let words of comfort dry away that tear
In blessed little rhymes, is sweet reprieve
and warmth and comfort in the lines I weave
Visit Me

Come visit me when others tear you down
Come visit me when in despair you drown
Come visit me when hope from heart has flown
Come visit me when pain is all you've know
Visit me

My words will be the kiss upon your cheek
The elixir of youth, when you are weak
My lines will be the bandage that will bind
I hope that what you seek, in me you'll find
Visit Me

Come and visit....ME....

Eileen Manassian

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Laura Breidenthal Date: 8/23/2015 12:58:00 AM Absolutely stunning verse!!! Finely structured, and very effective to the reader. "I hope that what you seek, in me you'll find" Very comforting line. Always, Laura Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/22/2015 2:44:00 PM Yep, super busy at home and work. Lots of company over the summer. Also my business partner has been ill so I have been working extra hours. I am looking forward to things slowing down. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 3:05:00 PM Oh....I hope that you will be able to relax soon. It's always good to have company, but it can be tiring. Did you read Eve's poem about me? Eve T.M.M. Go down on my page, click on her name...it's her latest poem. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/22/2015 8:31:00 AM I see many have accepted your invitation. Some great comments Eileen. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 2:03:00 PM Hello, Richard. :) Glad you passed by again. You must be awfully busy of late. Any new poems posted? Hugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/22/2015 12:09:00 AM a unique and beautiful way to invite folks to visit your poetry, Eileen. You have poems that can do all those things you promise! I am sure of it! This was sure sweet. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 12:11:00 AM Hey, sweetie! Thank you. I love getting visits. I try to visit as well. I have my regulars and those who post comments on my poems.....It is sweet though, when I get a visit that's just because..... :) Thank you for dropping by, Andrea. Always a pleasure...Hugs

Robert Lindley Date: 8/21/2015 9:13:00 PM GREAT POEM... I sometimes have enough free time to comment and read a lot here and at other times simply can not do so. Love this fine poem my friend. A7 pm on the way.. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/21/2015 11:45:00 PM Thanks ever so much, Robert. I do understand time constraints. I will have plenty of time coming my way. Summer session is over...grades are in. Hubby and daughter will be traveling for a week, and I will be alone. I'll be all over the place here...to keep my sanity. :) Thanks for taking the time to visit. Will soupmail in a few minutes. Hugs

Tim Smith Date: 8/21/2015 8:59:00 PM Eileen, sometimes we wish everyone would visit. Other times we hope our friends visit or just that certain one visits. I am glad I visited today. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/21/2015 11:46:00 PM You are always welcome, Tim. I enjoy your visits and I do visit you whenever I can because your poetry is very beautiful and sweet. You are a good friend. :) Thank you.

Justin Bordner Date: 8/21/2015 8:37:00 PM Every heart knows the home of smooth healing and hot feeling, you have been so for me Eileen...J.A.B. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/21/2015 11:49:00 PM Thank you, Justin. That is a dear comment to my heart. I love your poetry and am glad I can once more enjoy your artistry and finesse, my dear Eagle. Hugs

Richard D Seal Date: 8/21/2015 6:15:00 PM OK, you can stop stamping your foot, I'm here lol. Believe me my little Desert Orchid, you're a dab hand with the bandage, I always better after reading one of your poems. Are you happy now???? lol. Take care, Richard Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/21/2015 11:55:00 PM Well, if my little tantrum had the desired effects, then I better do a lot more foot stamping in the future, Mr Seal. Always???? Hmmmmmmm...NEVER use ALWAYS and NEVER, dear Mr Seal....they are NEVER 100 percent true. ;) But thanks for saying that. Yes, I am happy. Hugs

Emile Pinet Date: 8/21/2015 1:49:00 PM Well Eileen, I have come to visit with you, and I must say that I've truly enjoyed the experience. Well written. Emile. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/21/2015 11:58:00 PM Thank you, Emile. I enjoy visiting you. You write with heart and soul, my dear. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/21/2015 7:59:00 AM I have known the pleasure and privilege of visiting you. I will continue to seek you out. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 12:00:00 AM and I you, my dear.....and I you. I would never miss a poem if I can help it. I'm one of your regulars and a great fan!!! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/21/2015 7:50:00 AM - I hope you have a hot cup coffee :))) - Sorry not as much time to "soup" in recent weeks - I wish you a great weekend,dear Eileen - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 12:02:00 AM My sweet, if you visit, I will back my famous apple crumb pie or brownies! ;) That is to reward you for the sunshine you always bring along, my dear Sunshine! :) Hugs

Ilene Bauer Date: 8/20/2015 4:51:00 PM it's always a delight to visit you, eileen! i hope this poem entices other people to do so, too... Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 12:04:00 AM :) Well, it has. I love being visited and visiting. You are in my favorite poet file, my dear. I should visit more often. Hugs to you

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/20/2015 12:14:00 PM Panacea your poem Eileen for all ailments. Inspiring, warm, loving, poetic! Oh YES, to visit you each must! A seven, many a time! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 12:05:00 AM Thank you, my dear poet. I'm glad and honored you visit me.....I visit you always. It is to gain wisdom and to share camaraderie. :) Blessings.

Kim Merryman Date: 8/20/2015 12:13:00 PM How can anyone say no to such a heartfelt invitation! You are so warm and welcoming. Love, Kim Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 12:09:00 AM My dear, you have gifted me the most precious gift!! Your poem has brought me immense joy. So you visited AND left a remembrance of your visit....a sweet time together! God bless you, my dear. Keep writing and bringing joy to others with your words. HUGS Eileen Manassian Date: 8/22/2015 12:07:00 AM Thank you, Kim. :) It's lovely having people drop by and leave encouraging comments. You have always been good to me and are a woman of faith. :) I love the friendship....here and elsewhere! ;) God bless...

Constance La France Date: 8/20/2015 10:26:00 AM Eileen, your write is full of caring and love for your fellow poets , how could anyone not visit you. A7 and thanks for visiting my poem, tangerine. . . Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/21/2015 11:52:00 PM Thanks, my dear BW. :) Your poetry is full of heart and soul....I like that. I also wear my heart out on my sleeve. Glad to have a fellow poetess of your caliber visit me. Hugs

Darlene Gifford Date: 8/20/2015 7:14:00 AM Hi, Eileen, yes, I can identify with what you write. That's what all poet's want, to be read, to see those comments, to be liked as a poet and admired, etc. So come visit me! ~~Darlene Login to Reply Darlene Gifford Date: 8/20/2015 10:52:00 AM That's the right attitude, Eileen. But many I've responded to, don't reciprocate. You'll find that out for yourself. I am surprised you have not gotten more responses to your wonderful invitation yet! But keep the faith and by all means keep writing. Your friend in poetry, ~~Darlene Eileen Manassian Date: 8/20/2015 8:51:00 AM Hi, Darlene....Thanks for being the first to post! I'm coming your way! I will visit all who visit me. :)