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The Sandstorm Winds of My Heart

My heart is like desert terrain Sands ever changing, shifting In constant flow Pushed high and low By the sandstorm winds Of my needs At times, a gentle breeze pushes me… To watch over you To care for you At other times, a mighty wind pushes me… To command you To force you To push you down on sand dunes That rise and fall To the rhythm of my stormy love Demanding of you complete surrender To go where you’re lead Like sand, to be held in my hands To be shaped by the sandstorm of my love Here, here in the desert of my heart Eileen Manassian Ghali (inspired by something she read!) Often what others share with us inspires us and serves as a catalyst for us to spin something based on that foundation and embellish it as we go along. This poem is an example of that! Hope you enjoy!!!

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Justin Bordner

Date: 8/31/2014 12:51:00 AM

Oh how your sands can conceal and reveal the rich moisture of your love. There is an oasis of nurturing refreshment, and a cool calling to search the low moon glow of your nocturnal passion mystery. The Oh how compatible this poem is with my upcoming write Eileen. You know how severe, testing and loving your heart is, as shown masterfully with this desert metaphor. I will dream in the desert tonight...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/31/2014 12:57:00 AM

I am lost for words to this incredible post, Justin. You write beautifully and I'm taken by your words. I wait anxiously to read your new poem...I'm sure it will be a beauty of a write.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/15/2013 2:53:00 PM

So deep this is my dear friend..So beautiful and powerful..going to my fvs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/15/2013 5:02:00 PM

A most cherished place to go, my dear....Hugs! :)

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 9/15/2013 2:05:00 PM

This is really lovely Eileen. Its so nice to be back to catch up on your poetry once more my friend.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/15/2013 5:04:00 PM

Yes, you have been away for some time. I do enjoy your visits and kind post. I hope you won't be gone long...Thank you or reading several today. It's much appreciated, Mustapha. :)

Richard D Seal

Date: 9/14/2013 5:57:00 PM

I enjoyed greatly, a moving piece, Whoever inspired you to write this deserves a pat on the back. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/15/2013 5:01:00 PM

Why, how sweet of you, Mr Seal. It is a superb piece, is it not? Yes, I agree....a gracious pat! Brilliant and an inspiration to me.

Jack Ellison

Date: 9/14/2013 7:04:00 AM

Oh dearest Eileen, I understand my Cathie has "friended" you on FB... she's the sweetest as are you! You should get along famously! Big hugs, Jack xoxox

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/14/2013 7:07:00 AM

:) Yes, she seems to be a dear. I'm so so happy for you, Jack! Also...got to see some of your photos! :) Give her a hug and be good to her!!! She is a dear...as are you! HUGSSSSS!!!!!!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/13/2013 11:34:00 PM

lovely write!!!!!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/14/2013 3:05:00 AM

Why thank you, Arthur. I see you've been VERY busy!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/13/2013 5:13:00 PM

Your wish is my command.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/14/2013 3:04:00 AM

;) I might just hold you to that, Richard. Wouldn't you be in a fix? I have lots of wishes!!! HA HA! Had to tease you!!!! Lovely post!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/13/2013 3:51:00 PM

- A really amazing poem, Eileen!! - Good luck in the contest ...... whatever / / / / it is for me a number one! - Have a enjoyable weekend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/14/2013 3:01:00 AM

Thanks my dear. It isn't in the contest, but...I'm glad that you would give it high marks! Hugs!

Robert Pettit

Date: 9/13/2013 2:29:00 PM

Perhaps your heart could use a good rainstorm. Nice write as usual.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/13/2013 2:34:00 PM

Perhaps! :) Thank you for dropping by....Shall we do the rain dance! ;)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/13/2013 8:36:00 AM

I TIP MY HAT BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WRITTING

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/13/2013 2:34:00 PM

Thank you, and I curtsy in thanks! :)

Ken Carroll

Date: 9/13/2013 7:13:00 AM

HI Eileen, A well crafted and tender write from the heart..Thanks for stopping by my work earlier...Happy Friday to you! Regards, Ken

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/13/2013 2:38:00 PM

Your work is always a pleasure to read, I need to thank YOU for that.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/13/2013 7:03:00 AM

Good morning.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/13/2013 2:39:00 PM

:) Good.....something or rather...My brain is befuddled. Nearly mid2night here so....I'm guessing 2:00pm...so Good Afternoon! :)

Tim Ryerson

Date: 9/13/2013 4:06:00 AM

Oh yes indeed my friend! You inspire ME...'To the rhythm of my stormy love' and the way you repeat the word 'Here, here in the desert of my heart' in the last line...VERY effective! You nailed this one - Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/13/2013 2:33:00 PM

TIM... :) Yes, stormy love...that describes me...That second bit o the poem...that's ME!!! My soul breathes in that. I'm glad you liked it....They last line, yes...I felt compelled to add another here! Glad you found it effective...To say that I inspire you is a GREAT HONOR! Hugs!

Litan Dey

Date: 9/13/2013 2:39:00 AM

Every line you write is nice and i enjoy the feelings of your desert.Excellent work......**LITAN***

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/13/2013 2:30:00 PM

Deserts can be beautiful places, I'm told. Thanks for the visit, Litan...

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/12/2013 5:28:00 PM

great one, eileen! i really enjoyed this...

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 9:16:00 PM

Oh, thanks my sweet Ilene...Glad you did! :)

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 9/12/2013 5:09:00 PM

hi eileen, I like this a lot, comparing your heart and emotions to shifting desert sands is very effective...I'm wondering who this ghost writer is! I know you write on lots of other subjects besides sensual ones, but it's the sensual ones that seem to stick in people's minds! I've written several myself, it's a subject I enjoy in poetry :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 9:20:00 PM

Yes, that idea was shared with me, so...can't take credit for it.... ;) I just embellished it a bit...About the sensual writes...yes, we are sexual beings so, this topic does cause a lot of interest. and is often remembered. ;) Thanks or the visit, my dear. Great to get acquainted.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/12/2013 4:11:00 PM

Ghost Writer??? Inquiring minds want to know. Perhaps a clue? Great poem Eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/13/2013 7:16:00 AM

I did....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/13/2013 7:02:00 AM

Don't pull it, it's very good!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 9:25:00 PM

It's easier to just pull the poem from Nette's contest...I wouldn't feel right taking the credit if I won! HA HA! You are my conscience, Richard....BTW...about that inquiring minds bit....you know it works both ways right? There is so much of your work that I'd love to have a peak at the inspiration behind, but my inquiring mind remains....in a silent state of inquiry. HA HA. Ok..I'm being silly...thanks for the post!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 9:14:00 PM

HA HA! NO, RIchard. It isn't a collaboration in that sense of the word. I used the wrong terminology there....Someone shared this analogy with me, and I thought it was very beautiful, so I took some ideas and embellished them and give it my own flare, and that's the truth. Saying ghost writer just was my way of saying that the inspiration on this one isn't mine...Hmmmmmm....having said that, I'm going to put quotation marks to show that difference! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/12/2013 12:00:00 PM

Mature and in depth poetry that penetrates the heart and elevates the mind! Excellent! 7! Yes, having a dear friend is a blessing!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 9:27:00 PM

Demetri mou...efkharisto gia ton logo sou....Efkharisto para poly...Elpizo ola pane kala mazi sou...A dear friend is a treasure without measure, my dear poet. So honored by y our visit and kind words...as always!

Cindy Lu

Date: 9/12/2013 11:50:00 AM

Well Done to you and Casper ... :) Cindy

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 9:28:00 PM

HA HA HA HA! Casper...I like that...Very adorable! Hugs!

Poet Tacito

Date: 9/12/2013 11:04:00 AM

If you would've said "Collaboration with a Ghost Rider", the nerd in me would've screamed. That said, this was wonderfully stated! Your heart continues to shine without limits. Awesome.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/12/2013 9:30:00 PM

Oh Drake....Ghost RIder....Reminds me of Night RIder...Do you remember? With David Hasselhof. I actually SAT in that car and "talked" to it! HA HA! BTW...can't wait to meet the 'nerd' in you face to face. I'm sure he is a wonderful guy...in a nerdy sort of way!!!! ;) Oh I'm in a teasing mood, Drake. Heaven help us!