Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

You Are

You are to me the essence of a dream
The very piece which makes my life complete
The clearest drink you give me from love’s stream
Your touch brings out in me a nectar sweet

You are to me the warmth of sun by day
The dance of the Aurora in the night
You are the voice that calls my heart to play
The wick that burns my love transferred to light

You are the waves of passion surging strong
You sweep across my form in full command
The sea of fantasy to you belongs
I bathe myself in you by heart’s demand

Yet for all things you do and are to me
I know I am the truth that sets you free

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Eileen Manassian October 12, 2013 at 11:30 PM Thank you all for your lovely comments...I'm so sorry that I haven't answered you individually. I'm not in a very good place lately so...I find it hard to find the words to say....Having said that, I do want you to know that I appreciate your sincere and heart felt posts on this poem. Know that I do read and appreciate them all!

Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 10:04 AM Good morning Eileen. Eileen Manassian October 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM Good evening, Richard.

Jack Ellison October 10, 2013 at 8:58 AM See!!!! Now this is what I was talking about! You just proved everything I wrote about was right on the money, my dear Miss Boop! WOO HOO! Big hugs, Kenny xoxoxox Eileen Manassian October 10, 2013 at 12:04 PM Yes, YOU WERE ON THE MONEY, MY DEAR! :) Thanks for the visit and lovely post, Kenny...You are SWEET!

Tim Ryerson October 10, 2013 at 5:01 AM Well Mrs.Eileen Manassian Ghali, your truth sets me free too...'The dance of Aurora in the Night'...Wow - Tim Eileen Manassian October 10, 2013 at 12:05 PM Mr Tim Ryerson....This is a very interesting post, indeed! :) Thanks for visiting...It means so much to me, my dear.

Delysia Hendricks October 9, 2013 at 8:47 PM Simply beautiful, passionate one. You have the gift and you use it well. Your poetry rocks, girlfriend. Lovely new avatar, by the by. Warm hugs, Licia :-) Eileen Manassian October 10, 2013 at 12:08 PM Passionate one! How I love that! Thanks, my darling...you are such a sweetie pie! Thanks for the encouragement. I've been in need....I changed the avatar again, and am about to do so once again. An illness...I know...thanks for the compliment though! Hugs!

Kash Poet October 9, 2013 at 8:28 PM Excellent Sonnet here Eileen!!Loved very much. Eileen Manassian October 10, 2013 at 12:08 PM Kash...This is high praise from you. I'm touched.

Jack Ellison October 9, 2013 at 5:54 PM See what I mean... you is passion personified Miss Eileen! Huggsies, Kenny xoxoxox Eileen Manassian October 10, 2013 at 12:02 PM Thank you Mr Rogers... ;) You are very sweet and kind to offer these words of praise! HUGS!

Liam Mcdaid October 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM a delightfully beautiful piece eileen Eileen Manassian October 9, 2013 at 12:23 PM Manifold thanks, Liam.

Jon A Cavanaugh October 9, 2013 at 11:10 AM Wow, what an incredible write Eileen. A truly inspired piece of poetry here. Each line is a gem. The way you have weaved this poem together is genius. The metaphoric symbolism is absolutely magical. The love of your life described as "The dance of the Aurora in the night" What a beautifully visual poem. Of all your poems this is now my favorite. Eileen Manassian October 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM GENIUS??? OH WOW! Flying high, Jon...Thanks every so much...Yes....I'm a star gazer...When I look up at the sky....I reach deep within me...to all the places I've been...all the places I'm going....It's fabulous. The Northern Lights would be a dream to see one day...Can you even imagine dancing lights in the sky? I'm glad you have made this a favorite. :)

Debbie Guzzi October 9, 2013 at 10:30 AM Fantastic wrap up in last 2 lines gal! You should try all the sonnet forms you are great at them. [Eileen I am a novice at Ghazal & what I did would be considered a MODERN ghazal, classical Ghazal requires meter verse, and a pen name in the last line & was traditionally done as a love poem.] Light & Love Eileen Manassian October 9, 2013 at 12:27 PM Nothing ho hum about your poetry, Debbie. You are very proficient in all you do. Your poetry challenges me to higher levels. Your Ghazal was AMAZING. Yes...I'm thankful for the explanation. Perhaps I will try my hand at it sometime! :)

Poet Tacito October 9, 2013 at 9:33 AM And through the rain, one only has to look within their heart to be reminded of what makes it shine each day. Nothing else matters. A very graceful writing. Eileen Manassian October 9, 2013 at 12:28 PM Thanks ever so much, Drake.....Sonnets do lend themselves to graceful expression, don't you think? I'm excited about calling in this Sunday....So hard to decide what to read. I will be prepared! Thanks for the visit.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 9, 2013 at 5:12 AM A soul-searching quest that ends in an exclamation of freedom! Eileen Manassian October 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM My revered and esteemed poet, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for visiting my work and for your words of praise...Your epigrams are wisdom and beauty combined. Enchanting!

Ilene Bauer October 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM just beautiful! love it... Eileen Manassian October 9, 2013 at 12:23 PM Ilene...I love that you love it! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 8, 2013 at 2:35 PM - This is very beautiful words, Eileen! - Love it my dear friend. - All the best to you!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Eileen Manassian October 8, 2013 at 2:56 PM Wow...thank you, sweet Anne-Lise...So good to read your lovely post this evening. Hugs

Joseph Matose October 8, 2013 at 2:09 PM An Ode to someone special, someone worthy the honour. Your last line about self inspires me greatly, a befitting AND COMPLIMENTARY regard to such.. Thanks for sharing..JM Eileen Manassian October 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM :) Thanks, Joseph for bringing out what you liked about my poem. I do appreciate reading you opinion on my work! So, thank for this lovely post.

Nette Onclaud October 8, 2013 at 11:10 AM you move me with your words of affection, eileen... i'm on a mystical flight, wow..:) huggs Eileen Manassian October 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM Hi, Nette. To move the reader is indeed a pleasure...I'm glad you are set to fly for a while now! ;) Hugs

Ken Carroll October 8, 2013 at 10:02 AM Hi Eileen, Some wonderful writing here..Kudos to you.. Ken Eileen Manassian October 8, 2013 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Ken. I'm trying to get a hold of sonnets...I've written a few recently...I'm glad this doesn't come off as contrived. Glad to have your words of commendation.

Richard Lamoureux October 8, 2013 at 9:18 AM Beautiful Eilleen! This one has a magical feel. Eileen Manassian October 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM Magic is nice! :)