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This String of Pearls- a Pd Collaboration

For PD's Collaboration Contest
August 28, 2015

By: Eileen Manassian 

Thank you for this string of pearls 
What a beautiful sight! 
Right?
Yes.....a sheer delight. 
You look surprised! 
You gifted them to me 
Can't you see? 
This beautiful pearl tapestry 
Exquisite jewelry!!! 

One by one.... 
They came to be 
A word, a look, a gesture.... 
Each one...an irritant 
You slipped into the softness of me
So....unobtrusively 
You forgot to set them free
As for me? 
I had to survive 
Had to stay alive 
Forged from what pained
My nacre tears rained
With each silky one
I spun and I spun 
Now...I'm all done!
This necklace you see
YOU gifted to me 


****** ******* ***** 

The pearl you wear, 
Can't be compared 
The inner beauty 
Your shell gives 
A surprise you gave 
Upon my face 
Blind by beauty upon your grace 
A jewel not easy to trace 
Perfect in every way, you trend 

Hidden deep 
Beneath the sea 
Grains of sand lost peacefully 
Your strength came in a form, 
While being intruded on 
So precious, breathless 
I needed more 
Layers of nacre 
touch my greedy hands 
A pearly tapestry 
I gave my loved one 
You shun away, giving shine 
The Mother of Pearls 
I rest my case! 

~A Poet Destroyer Collaboration~

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2015

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/27/2015 7:07:00 AM I missed congratulating you on your win. I enjoyed reading this one again Eileen. Login to Reply

Len Gasun Date: 9/6/2015 4:33:00 AM A very precious gem skillfully crafted by my two fave poets and very dear friends! A super duper 7 from me! I'm so glad and honored to read it this afternoon! Many sweet Congrats on your win, my very dear friend, Eileen! Huge hug and cheers! love lots, Leonora Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/27/2015 7:06:00 AM What! I'm not your favorite poet??? I'm crushed... All kidding aside, you have excellent taste, they are both truly gifted poets. Eileen Manassian Date: 9/6/2015 4:37:00 AM Thank you, Leonora. This is a really sweet post from you. I appreciate it. It was a pleasure to work with PD. I'm glad that we came up with this collaboration. Blessings.

Robert Lindley Date: 9/4/2015 10:35:00 PM Two great pearls, one very fine poem. Congrats on this jewel being so uplifting and image ladened. Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 9/3/2015 11:38:00 AM A beautiful collaboration...a string of pearls, capably formed by the hands of two talented writers! ~ Congratulations for a deserved high-flying win! Hugs // paul Login to Reply

Neva Romaine Date: 9/3/2015 9:58:00 AM Hey Eileen, BIG congratulations to you on you win in Linda's amazing contest! This is a beautiful poem and a wonderful collaboration from you both. Well deserved. Be Blessed, Neva Login to Reply

Kp Nunez Date: 9/3/2015 8:59:00 AM A joy to read this again and happy to congratulate you on your podium finish in PD's contest, Eileen. hugs! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 9:00:00 AM Thanks, Kim. I'm very please with my placement. I entered the contest rather late, but was happy I got it in last minute. Hugs.

Alexis Y. Date: 9/3/2015 12:33:00 AM Eileen, this beautiful piece flows really well. Congratulations on your win. You and PD penned a awesome callab::-)Alexis Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 9:01:00 AM Thanks, my dear. :) SO sweet of you to visit this and leave your kind words for PD and me. It is appreciated very much. Hugs

Eve Roper Date: 9/2/2015 11:39:00 PM Back to congratulate you on your wonderful win with the collaboration with Linda Hugs Eve Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 9:02:00 AM Thanks Eve, for your visit to my collab poem with PD, Pearls. You are always welcome here, and I do appreciate your kind words. Hugs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 9/2/2015 11:00:00 PM Congrats dear sweet Eileen for a deserved big win with this very beautiful collaboration with Linda! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 9:03:00 AM Thanks ever so much, Dr. Umpa. It was a pleasure to work with Linda. She made it so very easy...just following my lead and theme. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/2/2015 10:30:00 PM Eileen, I just love this one, especially the metaphorical part about the pearls as "irritants." Goes so well with what pearls actually are. Whose idea was that? Yours or PD's? Big congrats on a well deserved win. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 9:05:00 AM Yes...It was in my mind for a time....how painful the process is to get pearls. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece, Andrea. Appreciate the visit. Hugs

Skat A Date: 9/2/2015 5:38:00 PM Eileen, amazing and flows well.... Congratulations on your win.-----SKAT Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 8:59:00 AM Thanks, Skat. I sure appreciate your visit and post.

Jan Allison Date: 9/2/2015 2:41:00 PM simply beautiful Eileen and Linda I am in awe linda of the way you collaborate so freely in so many styles - I LOVE this poem:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 8:58:00 AM I was actually impressed by the same thing, Jan. I didn't know that she could be so versatile. Thanks for your visit to this work. I appreciate it. Hugs

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/2/2015 2:08:00 PM Eileen, Congratulations on your awesome win. I'm overwhelmed on the outcome of every poem. Thank you for stopping by my latest blog "MY FELLINGS" and my newest poem "FLESH" I'd like to post the collaboration on my poem list in the near future with your permission. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 8:50:00 AM I am so glad for my placement, PD. A real honor. Thank you. Please!!! I would be honored if you post my poem. Thanks ever so much, dear. Hugs

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/2/2015 2:06:00 PM Oh, Eileen, first I want to thank you for giving me the chance to work with you. I'd never imagine you'd ever give me the time to collaborate this soon. I'm just saying because it was for a contest. Anyways, I was pleased you did this sorta slam with me. The ending and beauty of the pearl suit you. I felt no matter the strength or beauty one possesses, there's always someone out there's gonna want it or take it for granted. You are strong and beautiful like the Pearl... By the way, I once had a set of pearl earrings. It was amazing, how everyone wanted them badly. So badly, one day they disappeared. :( Anyways, thank you. LINDA Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 8:49:00 AM No need to thank me, PD. I need to thank you for writing with me. I wanted to make sure to join your contest. I've joined your contests in the past and have enjoyed my placements. I'm so sorry that someone wanted your pearls so badly. I'm sorry, Dear. Thanks ever so much for this lovely post. Hugs

Laura Breidenthal Date: 9/1/2015 12:27:00 AM "You slipped into the softness of me So....unobtrusively" love that line!! "Layers of nacre touch my greedy hands " Very intriguing words! I really enjoyed reading this delightful collaboration Eileen and PD! "Exquisite jewelry!!" Indeed, exquisite poetry! ;) Always, Laura Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2015 8:48:00 AM Thank you dear, I'm glad that you enjoyed this collab with PD. She is a powerful writer, and I'm glad I had this change to write with her. Hugs

Poet Destroyer A Date: 8/29/2015 3:45:00 PM EILEEN, first I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity here. Working with your poem, was great. I have to admit, I was lost, How would I respond to this poem? but after a 3rd read. Everything was a must and flowed the PD way. However, My poem was to match the first ending. THIS outcome gives it a better feel, than the beautiful free verse slam, it was in the beginning. I love the beauty and strength in your verse. Thank you, for giving me that chance... A perfect 7 and fav.... LINDA Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/30/2015 9:31:00 AM Hi, Linda. Thanks for coming back to this collab. The minor changes. I saw that your contest was going to close so I sent you something really quick. :) You did a great got to follow my line of thought, and I just made a few minor changes to my part. I added the last two lines...and a few other things. It is still a sort of SLAM, as the sarcasm is still there....Thanks for your part. It suits mine well. :) Glad you dropped by....Hugs

Kp Nunez Date: 8/29/2015 12:19:00 PM Lovely in every way, Eileen and Linda. Indeed, the beauty of a pearl is forged in pain which makes it even more exquisite. Congrats to you both for a successful collaboration. hugs! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/30/2015 9:28:00 AM Thanks for your visit to my Collab with PD, Kim. Very kind of you. Yes, pearls come at a cost. I wanted to highlight that. Hope al is well with you. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/28/2015 9:07:00 AM When two talents come together this is the result. Impressive! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/28/2015 9:09:00 AM Thank you, Richard. I needs your words of affirmation today. Hugs

Richard D Seal Date: 8/28/2015 6:22:00 AM I would say this is a pearler of a poem, drawn from the depths of the oceans imagination by two of my fave poetesses on soup. I wish I could dive this deep and crack open a necklace of words so beautiful. Take care both of you, Richard Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/28/2015 8:15:00 AM What an honor, Richard. Thank you. These pearls were forged in pain...perhaps...diamonds would do? Don't know if PD will pop by, so I will thank you on her behalf. Take care.

Eve Roper Date: 8/27/2015 11:26:00 PM Wonderful write girls you both are amazing. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/28/2015 8:00:00 AM Thanks, Eve. This is a lovely post. This is my first collab with PD. It was a good experience. I'm amazed at how she adapts herself to the different writers and different writing styles. Glad you enjoyed it.