Eileen Manassian Poet Rhyme

Where Will He Sleep Tonight

She's tucked in bed of floral white
To mommy's hand, she holds on tight
No hunger pangs disrupt her night
In dreams she sees candied delight 

He finds a place out on the street
He's scared of strangers that he'll meet
A piece of bread has been his treat
In dreams he sees his mother sweet

The morning comes, a brand new day
She hurries, for she can't delay
There's time at school for work and play
Her mom escorts her on the way

He hears a noise which makes him wake
It's cold; his body starts to shake
How many coins will begging make?
"Please help me, sir, for heaven's sake!"

Why should she have more toys to keep?
Why should he live in pain so deep?
When day is done, each child will sleep
In dreams she'll smile, while he will weep

And as you read this little rhyme
explain to me, what is the crime
of that young boy who's doing time
with heart of gold beneath the grime

Is there no way to right this wrong?
Will he get lost among the throng
in quest for love, a smile, a song
some food to make his body strong?

If circumstance would turn around
to make you sleep there on the ground
your crying drowned by city sound
would you not dream of being found?

So while you're kneeling by her bed
to plant your kisses on her head,
Think of that boy who lives in dread
and share your wealth, your home, your bread

A child should live a life carefree
and sleep in warm security
So hear my plea, and let this be
the day you change his destiny

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Christopher Grieves May 13, 2024 at 9:06 PM This is a heart-wrenching picture beautifully painted in words. Blessings C :)

The Situation July 29, 2023 at 2:45 PM This is the stuff I wish to read. The rhyming it works , The story , It works The plea , It' works. everything poetic works as this being the third piece from you today I read.

Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2022 at 8:08 AM Fabulous flowing poetry with a moral message. Linda

Richard Lamoureux March 29, 2022 at 6:14 AM What an exceptional piece. Please post on my site. This is both heartbreaking and magical. Blessings Rick.

Cecilia Macfarlane February 4, 2022 at 9:01 PM Heartbreaking write Eileen that screams injustice of that boy's plight. Showing an alternative life tugs at the heart strings. Excellent write. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop January 31, 2022 at 6:50 PM Goosebumps..Your golden heart never cease to amaze me Dear Eileen.How forgranted I take my blessings sometimes..If only I could see how blessed I am..I'll be a happier person.The other point which touched me to the core,is to always be willing to help those who aren't so blessed right now due to selfishness of others'powers.May we always be there for these kids people,because it is not a privilege to help them,but it is their right to be helped..Love love love this.

Bill Baker January 30, 2022 at 11:11 PM Beautifully presented through your poetic gift, Eileen. Such compassion, wisdom, and love shared in the dual presentation. Both stories are needed to appreciate each of them. Every child deserves to be loved and protected. Without the feeling of love and safety, a suffering soul is created. Thank you for sharing this truth with us through your poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Paul Callus December 2, 2021 at 6:38 AM Love for thy neighbour is seen very clearly in these lines of yours, dear Eileen. It does not seem fair that there could be such a big gap between rich and poor. ~ It is lovely to see you posting again my friend. Poetry could be the medicine to heal the many problems which we have to face daily. ~ Love & Hugs // paul

Hannington Mumo November 18, 2021 at 4:46 PM A heart-wrenchingly melancholic piece...crafted by a seasoned literary connoisseur whose nifty rhymes and overally inimitable turn of phrase leaves the increasingly riveted reader dolefully touched and gasping for more. Kudos!

Christuraj Alex November 10, 2021 at 6:53 AM Wonderful writing. Great thoughts!

Joanna Daniel November 1, 2021 at 2:13 AM A beautiful poem that shows your love and your blessed heart, Eileen, great advice to all of us:)

Harry Horsman October 25, 2021 at 6:35 PM Oh how lovely to read you back, Eileen, miss you so much, your poetry full of the way it is, so right you ask the questions, so much sadness especially with children. The poem is powerful, being born is the luck of the draw, those with and those without, we need to bridge the gap.

Victor Buhagiar October 20, 2021 at 1:56 AM Marvellous poem, an advice that we should care for others. Eileen Manassian October 20, 2021 at 11:14 PM Thank you, Victor. I have been away for a while. I hope to be able to get back into the swing of things here soon.

Jan Allison October 19, 2021 at 5:56 PM aww eileen this is such a touching piece of poetry in so many ways, excellent ink, you tell it as it really is, have missed you so much hope you and your hubby and beautiful daughter are well:-) so loved your rhymes of the times, hope to see them again one day:-) hugs jan xx Eileen Manassian October 20, 2021 at 11:15 PM Awwwww...thanks, dear Jan. Life has been very difficult of late. Too much to share here, but I'm trying to manage. The situation in Lebanon is very bad. I will try to get to writing again as time and my mental health allow. Sending hugs your way. Blessings.

Laura Leiser October 19, 2021 at 5:48 PM Outstanding poem of conviction and a call to action, Eileen. Makes me weep for the little boy..so many that God sees, and we need to be there for them! Eileen Manassian October 20, 2021 at 11:16 PM Bless you, Laura. The little that I see of the world and how people treat one another and animals makes my heart ache. How God can see it all...I don't know, but it does make me long for a better world to come.

Ilene Bauer October 19, 2021 at 1:36 PM oh, eileen! it's been too long since i've read your work and this poem is magnificent! you've taken a heartbreaking reality and have crafted a powerful plea to help all of those who suffer in life, like the young boy of your story. it's so sad that there's no easy solution... Eileen Manassian October 20, 2021 at 11:17 PM Ilene, we will always have the poor with us, unfortunately. We can sometimes just be grateful that we aren't the ones there begging, or we can be more proactive and do something about their plight. Thanks for the visit. I appreciate it.