Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

Why

Why give me passion
And not bring it to fruition?
Why give me love
And withhold reciprocity?
Why give me voice
A touch above mediocrity
When all I want is to sing?
Why give me words
When they don’t transform?
Why give me dreams
With no hope of a reality?

Why?
Why make me enamored by beauty
When all I see is plain old me?

Questions that need answers
Rebellion is brewing inside me

Why? 
Why create me with incessant longing
That will never be quenched
To learn sacrifice?
To suffer?
To pay the price?
To purify?

But all the reasons
Don't satisfy
I’m tired of asking "Why?"
This heart is about to die

Eileen Manassian Ghali

The Answers:

The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.” 
Zephaniah 3:17

One of my favorite Bible texts. God allows me to throw my little temper tantrum. I am, after all, His child....at times rebellious, but when I'm all cried out...if I let him, He takes me in his arms...and quiets me with his love.

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Yolanda Nyembezi August 27, 2014 at 7:00 AM Don't let that heart die... Life does bring out all these questions at times. Beautiful piece of art.

Robert Lindley July 31, 2014 at 10:26 AM First chosen winner, a well deserved honor my dear friend! Sorry to have missed even knowing of this feature for the first few days. Huge congrats on your magnificent write and the win you got with it!!!!!!!

Mama Bear July 29, 2014 at 9:30 AM We all ask why of God. Even we older people ask the question. Hopefully we may get our answer in the here and now but definitely someday. Great poem!!Well deserved recognition. Now you KNOW WHY!! May God always hold you in the palm of His hand Hugs Edith

Moein Jr July 22, 2014 at 10:54 PM This deep philosophical "Why",this is what I used to carry for a long time , Could be the biggest question for humanity.Not answered yet!It reminds me of this poesie de Vicor Hugo:"Si tu n'as pas rien a me dire,pourquoi venire aupres de moi? pourquoi me faire ce sourire?But We have Omar Khayyam as the best questioner of reasons beyond human creation:He visited a deserted urn making workshop,he said: Koo kooze garo kooze kharo kooze foroosh???& after 1000 years it's still puzzling me!!XOXO MOEIN

Gene Bourne July 22, 2014 at 9:08 PM Congrats to you, Eileen, on being the charter member of "poem of the day" Very well composed....Your PS friend...Gene. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:46 PM Thanks, Gene. Good to have you visit. I'm actually surprised that this poem made it. I guess it shows that others also have questions too.

Scott Thirtyseven July 22, 2014 at 7:44 PM Soup writes to tell me that there are two new features, and that "poem of the day" is one of those. Then I look and find that poem of the day is this one. What a great choice they have made. Great poem, and well done on making "Poem of the Day". Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:47 PM Thank you, Scott. I'm very pleased because I was getting a bit discouraged about my writes. It came at the right time to lift my spirits. Appreciate your visit.

Robert Johnson July 22, 2014 at 5:40 PM That's beautiful Eileen, I so can relate to this. As I'm sure most everyone who is conscious of their gift from God can also. So nice to be forgiven and loved. Peace. :) Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:48 PM Robert, life can sometimes blur our vision. We forget to count the blessings and only focus on our needs. Thanks for understanding the heart of the matter here.

Peter Kiggin July 22, 2014 at 5:14 PM I found this piece of work reformed from thousands of other poem meant to break barriers but never do. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:50 PM It's a very simple piece, Peter. Nothing that has anything special literary wise. It's just simple words from a struggling heart. I guess it resonates with people who have questions too. Thank you for the visit.

Verlena S. Walker July 22, 2014 at 4:40 PM Well written Eileen... Enjoyed... A deserved place for your poem today... Verlena Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:51 PM I'm glad you enjoyed this, Verlena. I'm sure other poems were more worthy, but I guess people who have asked tough questions of God can related well to this little write. Thanks for dropping by.

Debbie Duncan July 22, 2014 at 3:29 PM nicely done Eileen :) I like this new feature. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:52 PM Thanks, Debbie. Yes, it is a nice feature. The exposure has been good for me. I'm glad to have your visit and hope all is well with you.

John Posey July 22, 2014 at 1:36 PM This is a new feature and it is rewarding to see credit given to such a deserving entry. You have opened the depths of inquiry into the soul of humanity while posting an easy to read verse.... Great Job!!! Jake Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:54 PM Jake...it's good to see you again after a long time. Thank you for your kind remark. It is a simple piece, but a heartfelt one. I'm sure many can relate. We all have questions. Sometimes we know the answers, but that doesn't stop us from asking. Glad you stopped by.

Bl Devnath July 22, 2014 at 1:06 PM Very nice poem of loving rhythm. Congrats for being poem of the day. Loved always, bl Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:55 PM Thanks ever so much BL...It is always a pleasure to hear from you. :)

Regina Mcintosh July 22, 2014 at 11:28 AM Congratulations on your poem being poem of the day. It is exceptional and I enjoyed reading it. Happy writing and God bless you. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 11:32 AM Thanks, Regina...You are very kind to say it's exceptional. It was born out of pain. I know there are answers...I just lack patience at times. Thank you for the visit.

Sam Raj July 22, 2014 at 10:48 AM Roya, congrats. A well written and thought out poem. I wish we can live without 'why'? That's the fundamental question. Poems wouldn't have been conceived. Thanks for sharing Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 11:31 AM Very thoughtful post, Sam. I'm grateful for your visit and for sympathizing with me.

Glenn Johnson July 22, 2014 at 10:26 AM Roya, congratulations. Well stated frustrations with important aspects of our lives. Glenn Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:28 AM Thanks, Glen. You are kind to visit and leave a comment. This is Eileen. I've chosen the name Roya for various reasons. I hope you made the connection. Hugs

Arlene Smith July 22, 2014 at 10:22 AM Congrats on poem of the day, hun!< southern habit.. Hope all your life's questions receive beautiful answered.. Hugs.. Arlene Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:23 AM Thanks, Arlene. :) I love that southern habit...It's so...sweet! :) Thanks for the visit and for cheering me up. Answers are there...I just turn a blind eye sometimes. Naughty me. Hugs

Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:14 AM Hey everyone...sorry for the mix up on replies...that glitch happens when you are answering one and another comment comes in at the same time. Others have complained about it as well. I'm so happy that my poem is POEM OF THE DAY! I've been discouraged about my writes lately...This is so pleasing to my heart. Thanks for reading. FINALLY...I have a next and last tab on a poem of mine!!! Yipeee!

Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2014 at 9:52 AM It is a new feature on the soup. Charmaine Chircop July 22, 2014 at 10:40 AM Tnks for letting us know Richard..That is cool Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:02 AM I got it. Oh Richard...This came at the right time. I'm just feeling so discouraged about my work...as I shared with you. This is sweet balm for my soul. Hugs Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM Thank you, Lucilla. Yes, there is so much we want to know....One day, we will. Hugs to you, my dear.

Lucilla Carrillo July 22, 2014 at 9:51 AM Congratulations; This is awesome. Why? I too want to know. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Lucilla. Yes, there is so much we want to know....One day, we will. Hugs to you, my dear. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:52 AM OH! OH! OH! OH! OH!...TPS...Thank you!!!! I feel so validated now! Thanks!

Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2014 at 9:44 AM Wow Eileen, you have the poem of the day! I'm proud of you. Hugs Rick. Charmaine Chircop July 22, 2014 at 10:42 AM Thanxxxxx Tps Charmaine Chircop July 22, 2014 at 10:33 AM I am reading this and Congrats on the poem of the day..Gonna check it now Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM OH! OH! OH! OH! OH!...TPS...Thank you!!!! I feel so validated now! Thanks! Team Poetrysoup July 22, 2014 at 9:49 AM http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem_of_the_day.aspx Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:48 AM What do you mean, Richard?

James Horn July 22, 2014 at 9:40 AM If we meet while walking down the street To me this poem so often should repeat To hear from you how great it always is And my country it most certainly tis'. Charmaine Chircop July 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM Yes..I know what you mean..When I first joint poetrysoup..I had written a poem called False Portrait.It was a plea to be loved for who I am,and I let it all out in a very confused poem.I just thought,cried,and since no one was listening that time..I let all my pain in this scribbled confused write..So So I understand what it feels like to let it all out- BetterB-)..So its from bitter to better and from better to healed.I understand you completely. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:51 AM Sweetie....I read your lovely response. I know in my heart what you say is true...It is, but sometimes you just need to let out all the pain and ask your questions and just rant away. He is a heavenly Father and I a child....Truly a child...in so many ways...I believe He understands. Yes, my dearest Charmaine, sometimes what we want is not what is best, and so we have to be patient and let His will be done. I know this in my mind...my heart won't listen. Thanks for being there for me. I love you. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 9:49 AM Oh... :) You answer me in Rhyme...how sublime! Thank you!

Charmaine Chircop July 22, 2014 at 8:41 AM CONT.. our lives easy sweety..He never said our lives were going to be easy,but He said that if We trust the plan of our lives in His hands,We will find fulfillment.Dear Eileen,I can relate to every word you said.Just keep being who you are,and you will be loved,maybe not in the way you imagine,but in ways you won't.God trusted you with this ability to love,It is a blessing to be warm and loving,and this world will only fulfill a part of our heart,but God will fulfill it all.Sing sweet sister xx Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:02 AM Sweetie....I read your lovely response. I know in my heart what you say is true...It is, but sometimes you just need to let out all the pain and ask your questions and just rant away. He is a heavenly Father and I a child....Truly a child...in so many ways...I believe He understands. Yes, my dearest Charmaine, sometimes what we want is not what is best, and so we have to be patient and let His will be done. I know this in my mind. My heart won't listen. Thanks for being there for me. I love you.

Charmaine Chircop July 22, 2014 at 8:34 AM Every time I feel frustrated with past pains ,I get bitter,and I know bitter will make things worse,So that's when I pray to God to help me feel Better instead of Bitter..And how do I feel better Eileen?After I resist God,After I get mad at him,and He remains silent,after I feel hopeless,I try to understand God with this little soul of mine,Many times I find out that I am looking for love,care,affection and God's mission for me was that I ll be a giver of love,care an affection.God doesn't make

Tim Smith July 21, 2014 at 8:19 PM Was wondering WHY I couldn't find you...Then I spotted that pretty face....All the inner questions are good...I sat and pondered many of these last night. Answers did not come, maybe they will come tonight. Hugs sweetie Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:05 AM Pretty face? Me? XOXO That's what you get for saying that! Hope you get your answers, Tim. I'm waiting or mine....

David Williams July 21, 2014 at 2:52 PM Roya ( I like the new name ), Thanks for your visit, this is very similar and I like it as it leaves questions unanswered as does my poem, which is about a working class man who is trying to father a child and cannot, I am trying to show that it is not just women, but men from any background, also go through the mental turmoil when things go wrong...( it is from my feminine side )... Eileen Manassian July 22, 2014 at 10:09 AM David....it is a lovely poem. I think the pain in it was just too much for me to bear...Now I know why. I only have one daughter. I was satisfied with just her because I didn't want to share my love with another child. Often parents show favoritism. Then I thought I was pregnant and when I found it I wasn't...I cried my heart out. My little girl wanted a sibling, but it was not to be. It is a heartfelt write, beautiful in its sadness. Thanks for the explanation. I will read it again. David Williams July 21, 2014 at 2:53 PM P.S. hope you go back and re-read it from a different angle now....

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