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These lyrics are the words of one of my favorite songs by Snow Patrol...

“Look up at the stars,” you say Its just another night up on the old water tank Our blanket is spread and here we sit with the universe our theater Another night of showing me the constellations Astronomy…your love You…my love The stars….your hobby You….my idolatry I try to follow your pointing finger I try so hard to see them, those legends in your night sky Hercules and Orion You breathe out the names in sacred tones of awe The constellations come alive, thundering across the sky Celestial history of time But the only stars I see shine in your eyes your masculine grace the beauty of your face your inner glow that shames this night star show you take my breath away... And all I know on this night is that I want to slide down the handle of the Big Dipper with you And splash into the waters of passion Drenched in the liquid light of your love My universe “You’re not listening…” you reprimand gently as you look at me I can’t speak You touch my cheek “What is it?” And my voice is still as I struggle to find the will to make you see all that you mean to me I rise to my feet Trembling, I speak... “I will not let ….the stars outshine MY love for you That’s…all you see I’m here now taste my jealousy"... Your upturned face moves me beyond inhibitions.. My hands overcome the shyness my stuttering voice belies They start to undress me “I am…your earth bound Virgo Here….I’m here… But I will no longer be your virgin... Not tonight" My blouse flutters to the ground and my hands move to my skirt "Make me your Andromeda, your chained lady Yes….wrap yourself around me Bind me with your love Be my hungry Leo, thirsty with desire And I will play the part of Aquarius… a water bearer of love” And my undergarments….along with my skirt, fall all around me Naked, I lower myself onto your lap I straddle you as the Milky Way straddles the night sky And now….I am all you see Your star struck eyes now focus on me Wonder fills them as they take in my breasts Full and taut with desire for the first time revealed I feel your fire I speak… “Yes, you cannot touch celestial orbs, but touch these... Touch me...taste me....I'm here And let my throbbing full moon Covered now with a mantle chaste Reveal itself to your touch I want you so much... Yes, I'm here"... And you fondle and taste and you fiercely embrace In my virgin blush the stars hush they hush to the sound of your name that comes from my lips in bursts of new pleasure time stands still to in the wake of this thrill and my universe comes to be birthed within your release Trembling in my arms you speak In a voice awed and weak "My universe...is you The stars fall silent...their voice is hushed every time.... every time... you say my name. You hush the stars with my name" Eileen Manassian February 24, 2015

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Date: 9/9/2015 3:29:00 PM
Ooh la la! The passion here is intense, along with some AMAZING imagery and descriptions. You are such a wonderful storyteller, my friend. I enjoyed this steamy read ;)
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/9/2015 5:19:00 PM
You know me, Sweetie...Got a one track mind! ;) Hugs
Date: 3/7/2015 9:54:00 PM
The lack of coherence is charming in the way that a child's fantasy is charming. Well done, Eileen.
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Date: 3/7/2015 7:05:00 PM
Not bad, Eileen!
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Date: 3/6/2015 5:01:00 PM
Damn...forgot the seven! There you go - a much deserved seven!! :-) john.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/7/2015 4:03:00 PM
So glad you came back to give me a seven, John. Thanks for your visit to my POTW. Greatly appreciated. :)
Date: 3/6/2015 4:59:00 PM
Nicely conceived and beautifully put together! A very lovely poem - very well done, Eileen!!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/7/2015 4:04:00 PM
Thank you, John. I'm very happy that you have visited my poem and left such a nice comment. blessings.
Date: 3/5/2015 10:06:00 PM
the POW is yours, Eileen... so subtly passionate!.. cheers!
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Date: 3/5/2015 10:10:00 PM
Thanks, my dear. How I appreciate the visit. I don't know if others would agree that this is subtle, but I'm so thankful you used that adjective. You've made me happy, Nette. Bless you.
Date: 3/5/2015 12:04:00 PM
I'm Soooooo HAPPY for you! Congrats!!! Hugs, Rhonda
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/5/2015 10:12:00 PM
Rhonda...hope you're feeling better, dear. Thanks ever so much for congratulating me on this piece. Though I love entering Justin's contests, this one won't be entered. This congrats is about as far as this piece will go, and I'm happy that it was honored this way. :) I loved writing it....and am proud of what I've come up with...I'm very grateful for your praise, my dear. It warms my heart.
Date: 3/5/2015 2:18:00 AM
Interesting style. I've been seeing quite a bit of this style lately - it seems to be in vogue. Congratulations on the Poem of the Week nod, Eileen!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/5/2015 10:14:00 PM
Hello, Brain. Thanks for your comment. I do like free style, but I am old school and I love rhyme. :) I have several sonnets and poems writing in iambic pentameter. It's good to have variety. Thank you for your comment.
Date: 3/4/2015 11:32:00 AM
The poem is soooo awesome; Congrats on the Poem of the Week
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/4/2015 11:40:00 AM
Thanks, Natasha. There is a poem going on this theme. I appreciate the visit.
Date: 3/4/2015 11:23:00 AM
Hey, look what I found -- you!! This is awesome and well deserved! I am surprised that more of your works are not selected for either of POTD or POTW!! Such a grand and magnificent poem -- creation opening up for love!! Well done LO, congrats on POTW!!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/4/2015 11:26:00 AM
HEY....Lookie who's here!!! If it isn't MR D!!! :) I'm so glad you passed by. FYI...I'm feeling much better. Go figure!!! Spread the word so more of my stuff gets showcased!!! ;) You've been here, so you know how good it feels!!! HUGSSSS
Date: 3/3/2015 5:55:00 PM
Congratulations, Eileen, and your amazing poem being chosen Poem of the Week! Hugs, Sandra
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/3/2015 9:18:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate the visit.
Date: 3/3/2015 6:47:00 AM
Congratulation Eileen. Beautiful write. Hugs Janet
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/3/2015 9:19:00 PM
Thank you for the kind post, Janet. I'm grateful.
Date: 3/3/2015 4:00:00 AM
Congratulations Eileen... Well deserved... Hugs Tim
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/3/2015 9:20:00 PM
Thanks ever so much, Tim.
Date: 3/2/2015 7:45:00 AM
Hey Eileen, BIG congratulations on your wonderful poem being chosen as POTW! Well deserved!! Be Blessed, Neva
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/2/2015 11:19:00 AM
Neva....thank you. I'm really thrilled that my poem has been selected. It makes me so happy. I love writing and poetry is a passion and obsession of mine. Thank you for your gracious comment. Hugs
Date: 3/1/2015 6:20:00 PM
Hey Hey Poem of the Week! Congrats my dear Miss Boop! You deserve it! This week, one of mine is also being featured... "Brekkie"! We're a couple who've hit the big time, eh!!! Love and big hugs, Kenny!!! xxx
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/2/2015 11:20:00 AM
:) I'm beaming, Jack. So glad to have my poem here. Lovely avatar, dear. Thank you for visiting my work. Hope for your Brekkie being featured. I wonder if I've read that one. HUGS
Date: 3/1/2015 3:34:00 PM
This was nice. Say my name! Now where have I heard that before, hahah
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/3/2015 9:21:00 PM
Thanks for the visit, Miguel. Where have you heard that before? Well....nothing new under the sun...
Date: 3/1/2015 10:17:00 AM
WOW! :) Grats on poem of the week, you are amazing!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/1/2015 11:41:00 AM
Thanks, Cas. So sweet of you. I really enjoyed writing this piece. :) Hugs
Date: 2/26/2015 12:58:00 AM
Eileen, again I am awed by the beauty you have created with your muse...it speaks of love both innocent and passionate, delicate and strong, powerful and surrendering... You, my dear, hush the stars with your poetry. 7 and to the favs! :D Kim
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2015 4:11:00 PM
Hi, Kim, thanks for your lovely visit. Sorry I'm late in responding. I'm glad you enjoyed my Hush the Stars poem. It isn't for the contest, but I enjoyed writing it. Your comment is just so fabulous. I'm every grateful. I read your Limerick about Jim....Those night activities...WOW! ;) HA HA! Hugs
Date: 2/25/2015 1:51:00 PM
Some of the responses you have elicited are poems within themselves. I enjoyed reading your poem again as well as the responses.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/27/2015 4:11:00 PM
Did you read ALL the responses, Richard....like the one from Tim, perhaps?
Date: 2/25/2015 1:39:00 PM
Splendid celestial write that captures the readers imagination Eileen!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/25/2015 1:41:00 PM
Thank you, Ken. Glad you enjoyed it. hugs
Date: 2/25/2015 5:54:00 AM
Only the unsurpassed splendor of cosmic beauty could parallel the grandeur of your poem, dear Eileen! A seven!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/25/2015 6:38:00 AM
Efkharisto....I'm swooning with your praise and my smile is from ear to ear!
Date: 2/25/2015 3:13:00 AM
The stars do burn for precious moments of love...they shine to see such marvels...they quiet to learn your universe Eileen..."And my universe comes to be, birthed in your release..." the persona of the constellations is so clever and romantic. The clearness of this night you make so visible, understandable, and your priorities so true...J.A.B.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/25/2015 3:16:00 AM
Thank you for the visit, Justin. This is for your contest, but I will not enter it. All the same....I loved the euphoria of writing it. I wanted you to read it. There are echoes of Where Gladiators Fought in there. Different scene...same theme...surrender, love, and adoration. My favorite themes. I cannot write of other things, so best not to enter....All the same, thank you for the inspiration. Hugs
Date: 2/24/2015 9:00:00 PM
.....skies above. I shall keep your poem in my favourites and i am sure i shall read it over again and again. love your friend Shane xxx
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Shane Cooper
Date: 2/24/2015 10:57:00 PM
It is a beautiful work, how could one only read it once?? I have read Elizabeth Barrett Browning's "How do I love thee" a dozen or more times and still i enjoy it as much as the first time. love Shane
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/24/2015 10:42:00 PM
To know that despite the length this deserve more than one read is the great praise of all, Shane. Thanks!
Date: 2/24/2015 8:42:00 PM
The name Enchantress will no longer suffice, Aphrodite herself could not have written such a love story. Your artistry and the flow of the piece are so beautiful and passionate. The way you have woven the story, building the tension and desire est magnifique! And the the final stanza and line are pure genius. Your victory is total you have replaced the stars and your name flows from your lovers lips. My sweet wonderful poetess, the beauty of your heart and soul eclipse all the stars in the....
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/24/2015 10:41:00 PM
OH! I'm in the league with Aphrodite now. Shane, you are a dear sweet man! :) The build up is half the fun of getting there, no? Thank you for your effusive praise of my work. I'm very happy to receive it. To know that I eclipsed the stars does make me beamingly happy!!! If there is such an expression. Thank you, Shane....HUGS
Date: 2/24/2015 6:31:00 PM
What can I say, everyone else have said it all. 7 Blessings dear friend
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/24/2015 10:20:00 PM
Eve....love it that you visit me. Your post is precious to me. Thanks ever so much for the visit and the blessings. One can never have too many of those. Hugs
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