Eileen Manassian Poet Senryu

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You Choose Amnesia

you choose amnesia
self inflicted malady
I am the healer

term of endearment
now given to another
you try to forget

my fragrance lingers
love fights for recognition
sweet awakening

Eileen Manassian

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Paul Callus July 28, 2015 at 10:10 AM An excellent string of senryu, Eileen! Your fragrance of words would heal any soul. Congratulations on this being chosen POTD!!! Top marks to you. Hugs // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders July 26, 2015 at 7:57 PM A belated congrats to you, Eileen. I've been away for awhile...it's wonderful to return to read beautiful poetry such as yours once again...hugs, Rhonda Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 12:36 PM Thank you, Rhonda. I'm really glad this made it on the list. :) I appreciate the visit dear. Hugs

Zakhe Michael Mcunu July 26, 2015 at 1:02 AM Congrate Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 1:21 PM Thank you, Zakhe...I appreciate the visit.

Kp Nunez July 26, 2015 at 12:05 AM Congratulations, Eileen on your poem being chosen as POTD! Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 1:24 PM Thanks, Kim, for passing by and sharing in the moment.

Alexis Y. July 25, 2015 at 7:24 PM Hi Elieen, I just stopped by to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 1:24 PM Thank you, Alexis. This is very kind of you. I appreciate the visit.

Yolanda Scott July 25, 2015 at 6:54 PM Beautiful!!! Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 1:27 PM Thanks, dear. :)

James Inman July 25, 2015 at 3:26 PM Beautiful... in every way. Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 1:28 PM Thank you, James. I appreciate your visit to my POTD.

Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2015 at 2:27 PM I dont believe there is any pain as great as heartache. It mobilizes a person. Good thoughts coming your way Eileen for this time to pass quickly. Congrats on this expressive write being selected as POTD. Blessings, Connie Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 1:50 PM Thanks, my dear kind Connie. You are very good to me. I appreciate your visit here and on Frank's blog. God bless you.

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther July 25, 2015 at 1:22 PM Hello Eileen sorry you're having troubles. I hope it'll work out for you. I enjoyed YOUR poem. CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD.

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther July 25, 2015 at 1:18 PM Hello Eileen sorry you're having troubles. I hope it'll work out for you. I enjoyed YOU CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD.

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther July 25, 2015 at 12:42 PM Hello Eileen sorry you're having troubles. CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 25, 2015 at 11:35 AM - A happy surprise to you today - Congratulations on your great p.o.t.d. dear Eileen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman July 25, 2015 at 10:12 AM Hello Eileen!! Congratulations on POTD!! This one is well-done, but a sad one. (I hope all is well, if not, then that things get better.) Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary Eileen Manassian July 25, 2015 at 10:22 AM All is not well, Gary, but it will pass....as all trials in life do. Thank you for your kind comments. Unfortunately this POTD has come at a time when I am unable to celebrate it. Thanks for the visit, though.

Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2015 at 8:57 AM Congratulations on POTD! Eileen Manassian July 25, 2015 at 8:58 AM Richard....I'm broken Richard...I'm broken. Please...Please read my last two blogs. Please. Hugs

Eve Roper July 25, 2015 at 8:56 AM Congratulations on poem of the day a7. Hugs Eve Eileen Manassian July 25, 2015 at 8:58 AM Thank you, Eve. I appreciate it. Hugs

Lee Carter July 25, 2015 at 7:57 AM Powerful poem of the day ... Congrats Eileen ! ~ lee Eileen Manassian July 25, 2015 at 8:59 AM Thank you, Lee. I appreciate your visit very much.

Jan Allison July 25, 2015 at 6:02 AM This is so odd Eileen i commented on this yesterday and the comment is gone - i know other's are having similar issues - lovely string of Senryu - so good to see this as poem of the day - hope it makes you smile! :-) hugs jan xx Eileen Manassian July 25, 2015 at 9:00 AM Thank you, Jan. I'm not up to smiling now. You know my heart. What a time for me to get POTD...When I can't enjoy the significance. Thanks, sweetie. Hugs

Justin Bordner July 24, 2015 at 8:43 PM Your tenacity for love is so beautiful Eileen...you are so special, so talented in your passion, it is remarkable my Beloved Poetess...J.A.B. Eileen Manassian July 24, 2015 at 10:59 PM Justin, it's good to see you visiting my work again. Thank you for your lovely comment. People who are dear to our hearts are never truly forgotten. I have missed your visits.

Laura Breidenthal July 24, 2015 at 7:55 PM Epic set here... what a masterpiece!! Love the fascinating photos as well, specially the bottom one. The middle stanza is heart breaking, but the last stanza is so refreshing. Always, Laura Eileen Manassian July 24, 2015 at 11:00 PM For me, Laura, finding the photos is half the fun. I collect pics that really touch my heart....flowers, hearts, antiques, quotes...and when I'm down, I look through them. Thanks for the visit. Hugs

David Brown July 24, 2015 at 7:17 PM Beautiful group of Senryus; the first is truly amazing Eileen Manassian July 24, 2015 at 11:01 PM Thank you, David. You are so kind to me. Much appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2015 at 4:10 PM What a spectacular picture you chose. You are unforgetable! Eileen Manassian July 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM :) :) :) :) I find it hard to find a fitting response. Thanks, Richard. For always boosting my morale. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis July 24, 2015 at 1:12 PM Beautiful indeed, dear Eileen! Eileen Manassian July 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM Thank you, my dear poet. Much appreciated. Hugs :)

Casarah Nance July 24, 2015 at 6:47 AM Self inflicted malady I am the healer. You have the sweetest touch to heal any brokenness... :-) hugs Eileen Manassian July 24, 2015 at 11:04 PM Thanks ever so much for that sweet comment, Cas. Much appreciated, dear. Hugs