Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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To New Year's Gate I Come

To New Year's gate I come with this old pain
I need to lay it down my peace to gain
I'm unresolved in issues of the heart
and soon I hope this sadness will depart

The year that passed has witnessed death of love
and brought to grave the dreams that soared above
It taught my heart the lesson of regret
and yet those sweetened lies my joy beset

And so I stand here at this blessed brink
I want the wine of love once more to drink
My mind is searching for that blessed place
where heart can bury pain and leave no trace

The New Year comes and with it hope springs new
That hungry eyes will savor words from you 

Eileen Manassian

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Paul Callus December 31, 2014 at 3:05 PM Eileen, lay your pain at the step of the departing year; walk through the gate and greet the new year with hope and peace in your heart. You merit to touch the stars. Hugs // paul Eileen Manassian January 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM Paul...I'm trying. :( I usually find it hard to let go...even if something brings me pain. I'm silly that way. I merit to touch the stars....How sweet. I will treasure that. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux December 31, 2014 at 8:26 AM This has such a classic feel to it, I really enjoyed it. May all you Happy be realized in this coming year! Eileen Manassian December 31, 2014 at 8:33 AM Richard...I'm so glad that you will be on the other side to continue this journey of friendship and mentoring. I'm blessed to have you in my life. Wishing you and your loved ones joy, health, and happiness. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis December 31, 2014 at 2:53 AM A treasure of feelings interwoven masterfully in a mgnificent parade of verses, dear Eileen! It seems as though you kept one of your better creations for last. A seven from me, wishing you love, health and creativity for the New Year! God bless you! Eileen Manassian December 31, 2014 at 2:57 AM Thank you, my dear poet. I accept your gracious words. I wish you every good thing for the New Year. May God bless you and your loved ones as well.

Bl Devnath December 30, 2014 at 9:04 PM Excellent poem of hope, beautifully expressed. God bless you the New year with prosperity of all kinds that you deserve. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl Eileen Manassian December 30, 2014 at 9:09 PM Thank you, BL. That is very sweet of you. I enjoyed this visit.

Charmaine Chircop December 30, 2014 at 3:38 PM to my favs! Eileen Manassian December 30, 2014 at 3:38 PM Hey gorgeous...thank you for being my friend. You have a soft and tender soul...an inner and outer beauty. I'm blessed to have you for a friend. Wishing you all the best, sweetie. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop December 30, 2014 at 3:37 PM What a beauty this is Eileen..As beautiful as you my soul sis.Thanks for being my friend,and even a great inspiration. Have a blessed new year xx Eileen Manassian December 30, 2014 at 3:39 PM :) My comment jumped up...to YOU! HA HA! ;)

Ilene Bauer December 30, 2014 at 1:21 PM i hope the new year brings you all that you desire, dear eileen! this poem is wonderful but sad... Eileen Manassian December 30, 2014 at 2:37 PM I wish you every good thing, my dear. Sad is part of life.....Sending you hugs.

Liam Mcdaid December 30, 2014 at 1:07 PM truly beautifully penned piece of writing eileen wishing you a happy new year dear friend Eileen Manassian December 30, 2014 at 2:37 PM I wish you happiness and love....Liam. You are so deserving. Hugs your way!

Jan Allison December 30, 2014 at 9:59 AM this is a stunning sonnet Eileen love the accompanying picture too:-) hugs jan xx Eileen Manassian December 30, 2014 at 2:35 PM Thanks, my sweet. Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow. My family is having a sleep over at my brother's place. Should be fun. Hugs