Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

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 August 31, 2014 at 12:51 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 August 31, 2014 at 12:57 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 September 15, 2013 at 2:53 PM So deep this is my dear friend..So beautiful and powerful..going to my fvs Eileen Manassian September 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM A most cherished place to go, my dear....Hugs! :)

Mustapha Mohammed September 15, 2013 at 2:05 PM This is really lovely Eileen. Its so nice to be back to catch up on your poetry once more my friend. Eileen Manassian September 15, 2013 at 5:04 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 September 14, 2013 at 5:57 PM I enjoyed greatly, a moving piece, Whoever inspired you to write this deserves a pat on the back. Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian September 15, 2013 at 5:01 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 September 14, 2013 at 7:04 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 September 14, 2013 at 7:07 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 September 13, 2013 at 11:34 PM lovely write!!!!!! Eileen Manassian September 14, 2013 at 3:05 AM Why thank you, Arthur. I see you've been VERY busy!

Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2013 at 5:13 PM Your wish is my command. Eileen Manassian September 14, 2013 at 3:04 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 September 13, 2013 at 3:51 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 September 14, 2013 at 3:01 AM Thanks my dear. It isn't in the contest, but...I'm glad that you would give it high marks! Hugs!

Robert Pettit September 13, 2013 at 2:29 PM Perhaps your heart could use a good rainstorm. Nice write as usual. Eileen Manassian September 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM Perhaps! :) Thank you for dropping by....Shall we do the rain dance! ;)

Liam Mcdaid September 13, 2013 at 8:36 AM I TIP MY HAT BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WRITTING Eileen Manassian September 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM Thank you, and I curtsy in thanks! :)

Ken Carroll September 13, 2013 at 7:13 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 September 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM Your work is always a pleasure to read, I need to thank YOU for that.

Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2013 at 7:03 AM Good morning. Eileen Manassian September 13, 2013 at 2:39 PM :) Good.....something or rather...My brain is befuddled. Nearly mid2night here so....I'm guessing 2:00pm...so Good Afternoon! :)

Tim Ryerson September 13, 2013 at 4:06 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 September 13, 2013 at 2:33 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 September 13, 2013 at 2:39 AM Every line you write is nice and i enjoy the feelings of your desert.Excellent work......**LITAN*** Eileen Manassian September 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM Deserts can be beautiful places, I'm told. Thanks for the visit, Litan...

Ilene Bauer September 12, 2013 at 5:28 PM great one, eileen! i really enjoyed this... Eileen Manassian September 12, 2013 at 9:16 PM Oh, thanks my sweet Ilene...Glad you did! :)

Charlotte Puddifoot September 12, 2013 at 5:09 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 September 12, 2013 at 9:20 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 September 12, 2013 at 4:11 PM Ghost Writer??? Inquiring minds want to know. Perhaps a clue? Great poem Eileen! Eileen Manassian September 13, 2013 at 7:16 AM I did.... Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2013 at 7:02 AM Don't pull it, it's very good! Eileen Manassian September 12, 2013 at 9:25 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 September 12, 2013 at 9:14 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 September 12, 2013 at 12:00 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 September 12, 2013 at 9:27 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 September 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM Well Done to you and Casper ... :) Cindy Eileen Manassian September 12, 2013 at 9:28 PM HA HA HA HA! Casper...I like that...Very adorable! Hugs!

Poet Tacito September 12, 2013 at 11:04 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 September 12, 2013 at 9:30 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!