Eileen Manassian Poet Dramatic Monologue

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You Are My Sanity

you are my sanity
if you only knew
how close to the brink I come
how desperate I am for a rhyme a reason
to go one for one more season
hoping to survive
let alone thrive
you are my sanity

you are my sanity
no one else can see
the demons that flay
every good thought, every day
tearing at my peace
piece by piece
what can I say
I will the night hours away
wondering if I will see the dawn of day
demon free
happy
you make it be
you are my sanity

you are my sanity
my anxiety you assuage
"hush hush...
Girl, I love you so much
let it all go
you gotta know
I'm not running away
I'm here to stay
hey! Hey!
It's...its' Ok"
I slowly unwind
in your arms I can find
the meaning of kind
You are my sanity

You are my sanity
I close my eyes tight
I let go of every thought, every plight
and feel you move
rhythmic and strong
to you I belong
nothing makes sense
but you bringing me life
love that overcomes strife
i'm whole and I'm well
I'm in heaven not hell
the cosmos is me
and you're now setting me free
Release! Look at me!
believe!
You are my sanity

Eileen Manassian

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Keith O.J. Hunt July 16, 2017 at 11:58 AM If this isn't love, I don't know what is... a great tribute Eileen:-)

Alyssa Lorette July 13, 2017 at 12:27 PM I love this poem, it's so meaningful and I can tell you put your whole entire soul into this. Great job, Eileen! :)

Paul Callus July 12, 2017 at 3:55 AM Having a man to stand by you in all your ups and downs is truly a gift, Eileen. Understandably, his love and strength can be your sanity. Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux July 11, 2017 at 9:36 AM If this is a dedication to your daughter I am sure she is moved by it. A lovely piece.

Eve Roper July 9, 2017 at 1:17 PM I love the personal touch of your essence in the imager ~*

Pashang Salehi July 9, 2017 at 11:30 AM I Bet this is for Shereen....Good for both you. Pashang Salehi July 10, 2017 at 8:19 PM My only son is my sanity, my panacea, my cosmos.... without him I'm just a shadow..... The beauty is no matter how you look at your poem is Shereen..... Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 12:54 PM I see how you might have read that, dear Pashang, but this is about a lover. Thank you for dropping by. :)

Ilene Bauer July 8, 2017 at 8:14 PM beautifully expressed and so heartfelt that i could feel the emotion bursting forth. this is a gorgeous tribute, eileen... Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 9:26 AM Thanks, dear Ilene. To me...love is what makes live worth living. <3

Sara Ella July 8, 2017 at 2:47 PM Heartfelt words that resonate and so romantic too. This is beautiful Eileen <3 Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 9:26 AM Thank you, Sara. I appreciate your kind comment. Blessings.

Lin Lane July 8, 2017 at 2:20 PM Your thoughts, as always, come from deep within you, Eileen. Beautifully written. Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 9:27 AM There is a little too much of me in every write. However, I know no other way to be. Thanks, dear.

Jan Allison July 8, 2017 at 12:56 PM What a wonderful tribute to your hubby in your poem - I love the repeated line, he is your rock and will always be there for you:-) hugs jan xx Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 9:28 AM Thanks for the visit, Jan. Always good to spend time with you. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. Hugs

Daniel Turner July 8, 2017 at 12:52 PM Lucky fellow:) i love the structure and the flow of this poem,Eileen:) Eileen Manassian July 9, 2017 at 9:28 AM Awwww....how sweet, Daniel. Thank you. You are always good to me. Cheers.