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The Words I Cannot Say

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The words I want to say but never do remain inside my heart, a burning plea to make a quick escape and reach to you and make you come to see what hides in me The aching lingers there from day to day At times subdued, at times a raging pain The tender flesh of heart, they eat away Demanding voice, they are my living bane The secret of my heart must dormant lie For it cannot be known or see the light And so I try to make the feelings die but then like sun, your face dawns on my sight My heart takes leave; my lips, they part to say: “I’d die to have your love! Be mine today.” Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Charles Reese

Date: 7/10/2015 10:16:00 PM

Very very romantic and heartfelt. How often do we miss those opportunities because we fear rejection.The only suggestion I would make is stop starting lines with "and". I used to do it myself but there are better more vivid word choices.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/10/2015 9:33:00 AM

This is such a sweet yet sad write, Eileen and you definitely make us feel that yearning...how painful it is to experience this but you've written is so well... amazing read for me. My congrats again to you for your success, dear. Sending you hugs!

Richard D Seal

Date: 6/8/2015 5:44:00 PM

Wonderful my little Desert Orchid, this form looks great on you lol. Take care, Richard

Kp Nunez

Date: 6/2/2015 10:39:00 AM

I can easily be the one speaking...only that you do it better. This is a very lovely write, Eileen, you make it seem so easy. Good to know you have posts again. hugs!

Sandy Tadros

Date: 5/28/2015 3:38:00 PM

This is very deep :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/31/2015 6:12:00 PM

Hey, sweetie. Thanks for your visit to my work. :) Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 5/28/2015 9:24:00 AM

I love this sonnet, Eileen, both technically and content wise. Good sonnets are not easy to write, but you do it with ease. Often we keep hidden in our hearts things that we dare not say, not for lack of courage, but because life's experiences teach us to be careful. Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/28/2015 8:41:00 AM

Good morning/good afternoon.

David Meade

Date: 5/28/2015 8:24:00 AM

Each and everyday LO! Such tenderness and passion . . . the sweet essence of love and life! 7

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/27/2015 6:26:00 PM

I like the pictures you added!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 9:51:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. I'm finding that looking for pics is also a source of pleasure for me. I love pics. I download pics from FB that touch my heart and then go over them when I'm down. Hope all is well with you. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/27/2015 4:06:00 PM

The secret of my heart must dormant lie - Concealed love so deeply expressed, Outstanding queen of passion.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 9:53:00 PM

Thank you, my sweet. I love writing. It brings me joy. I've been so busy lately....seems I have to take writing in small doses. Hope all is well. Hugs

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/27/2015 3:12:00 PM

How beautiful and heartfelt, Eileen! You're poems inspire me to write again...hugs, Rhonda

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 9:53:00 PM

WOW! That is such an honor for me, Rhonda. You've been away for a while. I'll pass by soon, sweetie. Hugs

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/27/2015 11:07:00 AM

A beautiful sonnet, you go beyond technique and pour your heart into your work and the talent shines out for all to see and admire. Emile. #7

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 9:54:00 PM

:) Thanks ever so much, Emile. Your praise is something I treasure. Hope all is well with you, my dear.

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/27/2015 10:11:00 AM

RRRAWR! A true example of what happens when a chapter of life remains without closure. Strong lines.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 9:56:00 PM

:) You roar really nicely, dear. I do like lions! :) Thanks for the lovely visit. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/27/2015 12:18:00 AM

You are so good with this form Eileen. I'm glad I didn't miss dropping by. Goodnight Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 9:59:00 PM

I do love sonnets very much. It's turned out to be my favorite form to write it. Thanks for noticing that, Richard. I'm glad you made the effort to drop by even though you are busy. Means a great deal to me. Hugs

Shane Cooper

Date: 5/26/2015 10:23:00 PM

A beautiful sonnet Bambi, but sometimes love must be held in the heart only, even though there is such pain and longing suffered by doing so. I am so glad you are writing again, your soul has regained it's wonderous wings. Soar above the clouds that hide the world and show us its beauty. love Shane xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 10:01:00 PM

:) What a sweet post, Shane. I'm touched by your words. Yes, I understand that some things may remain unexpressed. That is the reality of life. I enjoyed writing this piece. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the encouragement you always give me. :) Hugs

Tim Smith

Date: 5/26/2015 2:34:00 PM

No risk No reward...take that chance Eileen...might be the best decision you ever make

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/27/2015 10:02:00 PM

:) Thanks for the words of advice, Tim. It was fun to write this piece. Hope all is well with you, dear.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/26/2015 1:58:00 PM

- Oh .... a touching and lovely writing dear friend .... - Hope all is well with you - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/26/2015 2:04:00 PM

Yes, it is, Sunshine! :) I just love to write...and write....and write...My keenest pleasure. Hugs