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Through Alleys of My Mind

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I chase you through the alleys of my mind
Your quickened steps ensure you're out of reach
My tears collect then run much like my feet
You cannot see or hear their silent speech

And in the shadows of forgotten dreams
I strain to see the beauty of your face
Before that blessed dawn of surety
Illusive to my heart, you leave no trace

The fragrance of your body lingers still
And creature like possessed, I follow on
It promises your presence just beyond
Pursuit's reward unreached, for you have gone

I wander still through alleys of my mind
There to remain until your heart I find.

Eileen Manassian

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Paige Hind Date: 8/1/2024 12:43:00 PM A fav for me, really...just wow, Eileen! Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 4/27/2020 3:07:00 PM Another beautiful write Eileen, you are on a roll, so nice to see you posting! Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 4/19/2020 8:03:00 PM Eileen, I was so happy to find this sonnet today, not just for its excellent writing, but to hear your lovely voice adding that extra dimension. Wonderful! Brian Strand is collecting links to poems with audio recordings - would you mind if I recommend he add this beauty to his list? Let me know. ~ John Login to Reply

Craig Cornish Date: 4/18/2020 10:04:00 PM Always love your sonnets Eileen--interesting rhyme scheme in these newer ones - please share what your inspiration for that is or is it simply contemporary expression? Login to Reply

Charlie Smith Date: 4/1/2020 12:28:00 PM You should record all your work Eileen. I listened after I read it and the way you emphasized different phrases gave me a different perspective. Very well done... Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 3/31/2020 9:23:00 AM The potent longing for your elusive lost love is so beautifully and sadly gentle in its rhythmic expression. Eileen. Your lovely voice highlights the yearning emotions and graceful imagery that reaches deeply into the places of my being that relate so strongly with your superb sonnet. Brilliant writing! Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/29/2020 12:40:00 PM - Oh ... such a wonderful poem, Eileen ... love it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 3/28/2020 9:42:00 AM Your verse gave me a tingle to words. Beautiful my dear. Stay safe and health. Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 3/28/2020 9:22:00 AM I enjoyed listening to your voice...lovely. Many of us have been along these alleys... Great sonnet. Login to Reply

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/28/2020 7:57:00 AM Mesmerized both by the verses and the sound your soothing voice I let my heart and mind wonder through poetry's superb garden dearest, Eileen! Hugs xxx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 8:42:00 AM Thank you, my esteemed poet. I'm glad to have a visit from you. It does not compare to your uplifting poem about spiritual fortitude; however, a strange mood had come upon me when I wrote it. I'm glad you liked it. Blessings.

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 3/28/2020 7:21:00 AM A super write written and spoken, you've such a lovely voice, Eileen, the mind indeed is such a deep place with so much to venture into so this is sublime indeed. Hope you're ok in this virus crisis, keep safe and healthy. Check this scripture, Isaiah 26: 20 for it's so apt for the present times. God bless always, Gordon Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 8:46:00 AM Thank you, Gordon. Isaiah is my second favorite author after Paul. The Lord allows good and bad, rain and sun. We cannot only take the good. He will protect us, if it is in His will to do so, and if not...remember the verse in Philippians 1: 29. Thank you for your visit and encouragement. Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/27/2020 4:50:00 PM You have a beautiful speaking voice, it adds to the overall experience. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 7:09:00 AM Thank you, Richard. I've done some radio and TV work for our church. I enjoy public speaking. I thought to do something different. I might do more of these, as time allows. I appreciate your second visit. :)

Paul Callus Date: 3/27/2020 2:08:00 PM Beautiful, with a vein of longing passing through it from start to end. I wonder what else goes on in the alleys of your mind! ~ Stay busy...stay safe Hugs // paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/28/2020 11:11:00 AM Came back to reread, and realized there was a recorded version...enjoyed :) Have a lovely day. Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 7:10:00 AM The alleys of my mind are at times dark and depressing...at times full of brilliant light. :) Always...full of dear people. Thanks for the lovely visit. Hugs

Vladislav Raven Date: 3/27/2020 11:15:00 AM Hi Eileen, I love the content of this write, the gentle words that paint such strong visions on the canvas of the mind. I love the gentleness that flows through your excellent lines. Emotion sings from your lines. I love the content of this poetic gem.A fav. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 7:12:00 AM Thanks, Mike. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. I've missed writing so much. Lately there seems to be one thing after another that keeps me away. I hope you are keeping well. Blessings.

John Lawless Date: 3/27/2020 8:14:00 AM Just make sure you go home when the street lights come on.....I believe all minds have some of those alleys. Beautifully done Eileen Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 7:13:00 AM Thank you, John. Yes, it is all to easy to get lost in those alleys. I appreciate the visit. Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/27/2020 7:44:00 AM I like the raw feeling of this piece. It feels like losing myself in an old black and white movie scene. I like the play of shadow and light. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/28/2020 7:14:00 AM Your opinion means a great deal to me, Richard. I'm glad this piece resonated with you. Hugs