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I guess you could say I'm a citizen of the world. I've traveled....and I've lived parts of my life in Iran, Lebanon, the US, and Cyprus. I am proud of my Armenian heritage. I was born in Tehran, Iran and soon after that, my family went to the States for my dad to work on his MA degree and many years later, to work on his Ed.D. I have a lot of the Middle East and the West in me, and at times....I feel confused about my identity. I do, however, cling to my Armenian roots and am outspoken about recognition by the world of the Armenian Genocide that took place over 100 years ago.

Since my parents had no common language, the language spoken in our home was English. Yes, I am most fluent in English, and I think, dream, and converse in that language, though I do speak 5 other languages to varying degrees! :)

I am melancholy/sanguine by nature and feel everything very keenly. My highs are SUPER HIGH...and my lows...SUPER LOW! I guess you could say...I'm INTENSE. I'm passionate about poetry to the point of obsession.

The events that have colored my life are the death of my mother due to MS and the war in Lebanon. As a child, it was hard for me to come to grips with the fact that my mother was ill, and to see her go from being a vibrant, well-loved teacher to a wheelchair bound, isolated woman was a very harrowing experience. I do believe, though, that there is a resurrection day and that, by His grace, I will see my Mama fully restored...free of wheelchair, able to sing, laugh, and smile again. The war in Lebanon...bombs landing all around, nights spent in bomb shelters.. has also scarred me to some degree.

What I'm most proud of? That would be my daughter...Shereen Natalie Ghali. She is the light of my life. Her name in Farsi means SWEET! :)

Currently, I teach English at Middle East University in Beirut, Lebanon. Poetry Soup has been a haven for me....most of the time! ;) I've developed amazing friendships here that are very genuine and real. My dream is to one day have my name on a volume of poetry! One can always dream....Thank you for making the effort to get acquainted. God bless!


 

A Request

Blog Posted:11/28/2017 3:16:00 PM

Dear Soupers,

Hope all is well with you all. I'm sorry I haven't been as active lately. I have some health issues and a very heavy teaching schedule. Please be patient with me in replying to your posts.

I want to ask you all a BIG favor. I have three students in my English I Composition class who have recently joined the site. They are also members of my reading club. They love writing, and I would really appreciate it if you look them up and commented on their work. Their names here are the following:

Anonymous Anonymous

Antonia A.

Wilson, Benya

I'd be so happy if you gave them a warm welcome. These girls are my babies, and I so want to encourage them to develop their writing skills and immediate feedback is so important. Do give them advice...but be gentle. They want to grow, so they are open to suggestions...just ease them into it.

You won't see me commenting on their work because I want them to be free to express their innermost feelings without having their "teacher" checking them out.

Thanks ever so much. I'll be traveling to Cyprus for the next four days, so I will respond when able, but please visit them. That will make my happy.

Blessings and love,

Eileen



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Richard
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Date: 1/6/2018 2:44:00 PM
How are your students enjoying being here at the soup?
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Joanna
Daniel
Date: 12/4/2017 6:33:00 AM
Hope I do get time to visit them, Eileen, all the best for your travel:)
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/5/2017 9:03:00 AM
Thank you, Jo. I'm glad, but I'm finding it hard to get back into the swing of things. I appreciate the comment.
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Debbie
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Date: 12/3/2017 6:31:00 PM
Happy Holy Days dear - so nice to see & hear from you!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/4/2017 12:22:00 AM
Thank you, Debbie. Good to hear from you too. I would appreciate it if you took the time to visit my girls. Blessings.
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Faraz
Ajmal
Date: 11/30/2017 8:09:00 AM
I ll be glad to look at their poems
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/4/2017 12:23:00 AM
Thank you, Faraz. Much appreciated. :)
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Richard
Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2017 4:32:00 PM
Happy to look up their work.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/4/2017 12:24:00 AM
Thank you, Richard. It was fun to spend time with my dad and step-mom. I needed a break. I'm often tired and listless. I find it hard to get through the day. My husband's travels don't help my mental state. Anyway...thanks for reading the girls. I appreciate it, dear.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2017 4:34:00 PM
Have fun on your trip. So sorry to hear you are dealing with health issues. Hugs Rick
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 11/29/2017 8:14:00 AM
Eileen. I am way behind here, but if I get the time later this weekend, for sure I will visit them!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/4/2017 12:26:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate it, dear.
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Arthur
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Date: 11/29/2017 12:12:00 AM
More than happy too!!!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/4/2017 12:26:00 AM
Thank you, Arthur. You're a dear. Hugs

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