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Tiara Tears

With trembling hands I tore into my gift
My heart a flutter at what I would find
Out of the box, tiara I did lift
Sent with love from subjects, loyal kind

And nestled there, what else did I espy?
Bejeweled combs to place in raven hair
My eyes filled up with sparkling tears of joy
From sweet and loving words so filled with care

My soul has struggled long to find some peace
At times bereft of strength to carry on
These poet friends have helped to bring release
My heart with tender kindness they have won

So tell me not, my kingdom is not real
Tiara tears proclaim just how I feel

Eileen Manssian Ghali

At times people insinuate that my poetry community is not real. How little they know. I want to thank FJ THOMAS for the poem she posted a while back, “The Kingdom of Ghali,” in which she graciously gave me the title of QUEEN! This was the first step in a process of restoring my faith and confidence in myself.  The next came in the mail a few days ago. What can I tell you? THIS GESTURE MOVED ME BEYOND WHAT WORDS CAN EXPRESS. FJ THOMAS sent me a tiara…and hair combs, to sparkle in my hair and remind me, that though I am going through difficult times, I am a “QUEEN”. In there were greetings from my loyal “subjects”…..Drake Eszes, Richard Lamoureux, Becca Lucas, and Jack Ellison. There were also three letters. My mother on the soup, DONNA JONES wrote a poem that squeezed my heart in the most loving ways ever imaginable. I LOVE YOU, DONNA! Charmaine Chircope send me her love and hugs which just made me glow, and of course, FJ Thomas…the woman behind it all……wrote me  lovely words that will have my heart singing for a long long time. I’m wearing my crown…there…in my photo, but most importantly…I’m wearing it in my heart…FOREVER. It’s good to have REAL friends! HUGS

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2014

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Paul Callus Date: 3/16/2020 8:40:00 AM I have often wondered how the title of Queen was born, Eileen (and all about the tiara)! It is wonderful to have real friends; they don't come easy! Indeed this is a beautiful sonnet of thanksgiving. ~ Hugs // paul Login to Reply

Donna Jones Date: 1/30/2014 8:58:00 PM Oh my sweetie....so happy you liked the gift dearest Flo was so gracious to send and allow me to be a part of....I am so blessed to have you as my adopted soup and soul daughter now and forever....love you.....deeply...MD..sorry for the slow reply..I am finally recuperating and on the mend...yeah!!! Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 1/26/2014 3:24:00 PM Hi dear..It was our dear Flo's idea ..and I was thrilled.You deserve each loving note dear,and that Tiara fits you perfectly..You are A a queen..A humble and beautiful one..Beautiful inside and out..Stay the way you are..Ever so passionate..true and sweet. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 1/27/2014 4:52:00 PM OH CHARMAINE.....How sweet and precious are your thoughts to me. How genuine the love that reaches me here in Beirut. Thanks, sweetheart. Yes, FLO was an absolute dear to mastermind this. I adore her for it. Hugs

Honestly J.T. Date: 1/25/2014 6:54:00 PM Well written poem. I'm glad you're so happy. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 1/27/2014 4:51:00 PM I needed this JT. I haven't been ......well. Some issues are really getting me down. This came at a wonderful time....I can live on the glow of this gift.... Thanks for visiting

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/25/2014 5:31:00 PM deeply touching piece connecring you with special people that matter, eileen... how beautifully expressed!.. huggs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 1/27/2014 4:49:00 PM Thanks, Nette. You have always been gracious and kind to me as well. :) Thank you for visiting and your sweet comments.

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/25/2014 4:47:00 PM Great work honoring those who have helped you here on soup..I am glad that you have found a community of friends and supporters..Thanks for the visit to my page..No, this time the cat did not get the bird but she does get one every once in awhile ..I don't like it when she does but that is her nature to hunt them and kill them and eat them..Sara Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 1/25/2014 4:49:00 PM Yes, a cat will do what it is meant to do.........Thank you, Sara, for visiting my page. I'm grateful for the visit and kind words. :) Yes, I do have friends here who know when I'm in pain and can offer the help I need to carry on. It's a wonderful feeling. God bless.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/25/2014 3:56:00 PM Hear ye, hear ye, a proclamation throughout the land! Today our Queen is crowned. Long live the Queen. Thanks for this lovely thank you note. I am so thrilled it arrived safely and on your precious head. Yes this is a real place and we are blessed that you are an important part of it. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 1/26/2014 3:25:00 PM : ) Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/25/2014 4:09:00 PM That's great Eileen I am happy for you, you deserve it! Eileen Manassian Date: 1/25/2014 4:02:00 PM Long live the knight! Eileen Manassian Date: 1/25/2014 4:00:00 PM Richard....I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Receiving the package....the notes....a highlight in my life....I posted pictures of it on FB....and did write up of what happened...a write up about my loyal "subjects" and ...what can I say? I receive such notes of support from my students and friends. They realize now....THIS...THIS IS REAL! :)

Ilene Bauer Date: 1/25/2014 3:16:00 PM a beautiful poem and an amazingly sweet and lovely gesture on the part of fj thomas and the others who wrote to you, too. it sounds like it was the perfect pick-me-up for you and i enjoyed reading about it... Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 1/25/2014 4:03:00 PM Yes, FJ Thomas is a dear. I admire her and her work very much. They are wonderful friends. :) You know you have a special place in my heart as well, Ilene. Thank you for always being so supportive. Yes, the timing was perfect. I needed some cheering up. Hugs

Ken Carroll Date: 1/25/2014 1:53:00 PM Hi Eileen, An honest and uplifting write from you.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/25/2014 4:47:00 PM - Such a gift warms really a heart - Not actual the gift ..... but the thought and heart from the donor (F.J.) <3 <3 <3 Eileen Manassian Date: 1/25/2014 4:06:00 PM Thanks, Ken....Honesty...very important to me. I was the production manager of a Christian TV channel while in Cyprus......When it came time for my evaluation....besides the words of praise, my boss had two things she mentioned that I needed to improve on...I was too KIND...and too HONEST. Go figure that one! :) Thanks for the post.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/25/2014 1:21:00 PM - As a "queen" value, Eileen. - A truly delightful surprise .... I will wait for my tiara ...:)))) - Really nice to read : poem and the "letter" - Wishing you a really nice weekend together with your "prince" ,sweet "Queen Eileen" :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 1/25/2014 4:08:00 PM :) Oh my dear.....You need to be given sunbeams....for you bring sunshine wherever you go. Thanks for the lovely visit. Yes, I have already kept the tiara, hair combs in a same place......I will place the letters with them as I will cherish them as long as I live! :)