Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

Your Weakness

What tears me apart
Is the weakness I see in you…
A man
A bastion of strength
Rippling muscles and sinew
Physical prowess and might
A shelter
A protector
An avenger if need be
A demi god
A warrior
Fighting for my cause
Fighting for my love
Fighting….
For me

Unbridled strength and valor
An enduring pillar
An vanquisher
Overcomer
A hero

And here you are
Here you are
Unable to bear my tears
Unable to fight the demons
Unable to carry the burden of my emotions
The dark obsessions
That weigh me down
The unseen demons
That hunt me down
The terrors
That pull me down
Unable to…..feel

Unable to rescue
This damsel in distress
You cower
Afraid…
Of the investment of time
Of the investment of emotions
Of the investment of strength
Of the unknown revelations

Your promises
Worthless
A man of honor
Unable to keep his honorable word
To be my savior

Betrayal I could endure
Abuse I would forgive
Laziness I would overlook
Harshness I would forbear
But weakness….
Ah…weakness I will not tolerate
I am weak enough as it
I need you
To be my strength.

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Timothy Hicks May 24, 2013 at 11:53 PM Great message... you describe a person that might take a bullet for you if need be... or spends hours at a job he hates just for the support of the family. But not the little things... the concerns of the wife that he might brush off as insignificant. You really know how to use repetition to your advantage... very strong piece! Eileen Manassian May 25, 2013 at 1:52 AM Oh Timothy...the little things become big things if not taken care of. We women are demanding at times, but this was more a piece on those who really suffer from deep depression not finding the support they need. Not every man can handle this, so...this was really about that.

Carrie Richards May 24, 2013 at 12:54 PM There is such a message........someone to be there to hold us up in a storm.....it is strength sometimes we do not know we (or they) have until put to the test. :) Eileen Manassian May 24, 2013 at 2:42 PM True, Carrie. So true! Thanks for the visit and the post. I appreciate it. :)

Richard Lamoureux May 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM Men are taught from an early age to be strong and not show emotion so they become emotionally crippled. The arena of emotion is a place they feel very vulnerable. Well written I hope he discovers where his true strength flows from. Eileen Manassian May 24, 2013 at 10:06 AM Yes...men in general are like this. It's sad because they are conditioned this way. I hope this poem is a wake up call. Thanks for the post.

Poet Tacito May 24, 2013 at 7:19 AM If the windows to the soul cannot be in sync, look elsewhere. Strength must come from self, not another. One should not complete us, one should simply compliment us. Empowerment: Fuel for the heart. Very touching piece. Poet Tacito May 24, 2013 at 10:56 AM Oh, absolutely. Men must do their part. But, as the phrase goes, "meet me halfway". You're so welcome! :) Eileen Manassian May 24, 2013 at 10:07 AM Drake, in an ideal world...YES. I do agree with everything you say, but surely men must live up to the role of protector and provider well. Yes...empowerment is key. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.

Russell Sivey May 24, 2013 at 6:49 AM Wow, this feeling of yours is so strong, I can sense it within the words you so perfectly portray here my friend! I can understand and empathize with you Eileen, I can feel what you mean about wanting your significant other to be stronger...for him not to be weak! I truly loved reading this awesome poem this morning! What a dynamite piece, Great Work!! Eileen Manassian May 24, 2013 at 10:09 AM Russell....my hubby is a sweetie pie! He can be more in touch with his sensitive side. It's the upbringing. I guess I'm too much the Drama Queen, so I'm cutting him some slack, but this poem is applicable to men in general, I believe. Remember the term general....I know some men are better at this than others, but....I'm making a generalization here. Thanks for the visit.

Elai Cee May 24, 2013 at 5:58 AM With a strong imaginative feeling captured the heart of a longing lover!---great Job---Elai Eileen Manassian May 24, 2013 at 6:04 AM Thanks, Elai. Glad to have this visit from you!