Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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Too Late

one day you'll look for me to make amends
the weight of what you've done too much to bear
one day you'll ask for grace for what offends 
You'll search for me but I will not be there

You'll come to me with heart and words exposed
a plea to start afresh and be at peace
You'll come with promise new that you've composed
and hope that guilty heart will find release

One day you'll come to know that you were wrong
and with the thought will come the awful pain
for you have robbed of me my inner song
and brought to me a grief I can't contain

One day, I know that this will come to be
too late will be that time for you and me

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Richard Lamoureux March 28, 2015 at 8:25 AM I really agree with what you wrote to Don. I also feel forgiveness is a gift God provides us for our own heart becomes unburdened in the process of forgiving another. I enjoyed your thought provoking piece Eileen.

Charmaine Chircop March 27, 2015 at 6:27 PM Sometimes it is too late to say sorry to those who are special to us.We can steal their inner song and this is only we cant find ways to say sorry.What a beauty this is Eileen,Its deep ,sad and powerful.

Ralph Sergi March 27, 2015 at 2:23 PM Hi Jade: I loved this poem. Especially. "You have robbed me of my inner song". WOW!!!

David Meade March 26, 2015 at 9:40 PM Actions do have consequences . . . when those actions betray trust and words and actions become abusive . . . yes, too late is correct . . . forgiveness does not dictate taking one back . . . another signature write LO. top rated. Eileen Manassian March 26, 2015 at 11:14 PM Thanks, David. I'm always glad for your insight into my writes. Negligence is the worse form of abuse. Dishonesty is another. Glad you liked it....LO

Ilene Bauer March 26, 2015 at 8:25 PM wow, eileen! this is perfect! the rhyme and rhythm are spot-on and you've tied it together so beautifully at the end... Eileen Manassian March 26, 2015 at 11:15 PM :) Thanks, my dear. Always a pleasure to have a visit from you. Hugs

Richard D Seal March 26, 2015 at 7:55 PM It's never too late if you really love that person my little Desert Orchid. Great poem, word flow as always. Take care Richard Eileen Manassian March 26, 2015 at 11:18 PM Well, if it isn't Mr. Richard D Seal! Shall I squeal? This is so unreal! You've come to visit at last. Does this mean you're coming back? Thank you for your visit to my work. Auntie will have to think on this one. I was going to write that for some things....too late is too late; however, time will tell.

Tim Smith March 26, 2015 at 7:40 PM A sad song you have written about Eileen. hope all is well...hugs Tim Eileen Manassian March 26, 2015 at 7:50 PM Sad but true, Tim. Sometimes....nothing can ever fix a broken relationship or friendship, especially when trust has been shattered. Thanks for the visit.

Poetiq1der Simmons March 26, 2015 at 7:29 PM Peace and God's Blessings to you and yours. Hmm, how often have we in this life been wronged, and have thought the same words? Very nicely thought out, and executed. And, I'm sure that you already know that "Forgiveness" and "Love" are the keys that open Heaven's Door. Be well my Friend 1 Love Eileen Manassian March 26, 2015 at 7:44 PM Thank you, Don. Forgiveness does not equate trust...or does it condone being in a relationship that is harmful. Forgiveness should be offered whether or not it is asked for. It is the test of true Christianity. Then again...we remember the saying, "To err is human, to forgive divine." To be able to forgive someone who has wrong you unnecessarily and given you pain....is something that is humanly impossible....Only God can make it possible. Thanks for the visit.