Eileen Manassian Poet Sonnet

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This is for all those who will be a little sad at Christmas time because they will be thinking of loved ones who are no longer an active part of their lives. "Home is where the heart is." If you keep the love you have for them in your heart, then...they'll be home for Christmas. I believe this...

You'll Be Home For Christmas

You WILL be home for Christmas, this I know
Though far from me, you are in silent pledge
My love for you does linger, feign to grow
It reaches out to you beyond the hedge

A hedge you've built around your blessed heart
You've shut me out, and yet I linger still
For of your soul and life I must take part
For none but you these longings can fulfill

The tree and lights and all the Christmas cheer
Dim in these eyes that fill with tears unshed
And yet I smile, for to my heart you're near
You come to me when all your words are read

At Christmas time at home you're sure to be
My heart I've made your home, and you're with me

Eileen Manassian

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Jack Ellison December 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM Very touching my dearest Betty Boop! You are such a kind heart, sweet lady... hope your Christmas is a Merry one! Love from Cathie and me! Kenny XXXX

Paul Callus December 23, 2014 at 2:55 PM What a lovely and touching sonnet, Eileen! Yes, our departed ones are so far and yet so near. They always live in our heart. May this thought help to make your Christmas a happy one, for you and your loved ones. God bless. Hugs...and thank you for all your support! // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans December 23, 2014 at 11:04 AM Very beautiful poem Eileen. So sad and yet very touching. I hope you have a very wonderful Christmas.

Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2014 at 7:33 AM A lovely sad piece Eileen. Here's hoping that all your happy Christmas wishes come true. Eileen Manassian December 23, 2014 at 7:37 AM :) Hi, Richard. Good to see you here, my dear. Yes, a different take on the song. Christmas always makes me nostalgic....I don't know why. I guess it's the realization that time passes...time passes...Sometimes I just sit and look at the lights on the tree and let my mind wonder. I've given up on some wishes, my dear. If they were to come true, they would have a long time ago. Hugs to you and the fam. Got an email from your MAMA. Going to respond now. So glad to have you in my life. Hugs

Casarah Nance December 23, 2014 at 6:58 AM That is beautiful. Wonderful write! Hugs my friend, and have a great holiday :) :) Eileen Manassian December 23, 2014 at 7:38 AM Thanks, sweetie. Wishing you and yours all the best. Had a tiring day, but....look forward to a gathering of friends tonight. Thanks for stopping by...

Charmaine Chircop December 23, 2014 at 4:56 AM Eileen this is so beautiful and full of longing dear.Read cupids arrow if you have time..There"s a poem calles I'll be home for Christmas : ))..Must have been hearing the same Christmas song with different thoughts on our mind. : ).I am favouring this gem~ Happy Christmas and thanks for being a souper friend.I feel blessed xx Eileen Manassian December 23, 2014 at 5:10 AM Hey, sweetie. Yes, read the title but didn't read the poem. Will give it a read. Thanks for reading this. Wanted a twist on that song. I wrote a naughty sensual one but didn't post. Not the right timing. love u....

Demetrios Trifiatis December 23, 2014 at 1:24 AM A very touching poem filled with love and concern for others. A true Christmas poem, dear Eileen! May the love that Jesus brings with His coming fill every lonely heart! God bless you! Eileen Manassian December 23, 2014 at 2:37 AM How sweet that you are the first to post! Thank you for your kind words and loving heart. God bless you now and always, my dear poet...Me agapi panta