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She thought her absence would make his heart grow fonder While she was gone instead it grew stronger and stronger Perhaps a sign he didn't need her any longer He thought back to when they first met Under the bleachers trying not to get wet Her hair became so frizzy boy she was upset He laughed at her gave her a kiss Thought to himself what could be better than this Within the storm he found his bliss Years passed she gained more power He felt like a male Rapunzel, locked in a tower What was once sweet had now become sour He didn't realize her love was a trap Her absence awoke him from his nap No longer a puppy on his master's lap Absence gave him strength to walk away Tired of the games she liked to play So he left her in yesterday Life without her is more than okay Fortunately my buddy did not fall back into her trap. He never did get his money back. I guess that was the price of freedom.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 11/29/2013 3:47:00 PM
Freedom from misery is always worth every penny, and in time the pain fades away, Another great message of life from you Rick. Take care, Richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2013 4:38:00 PM
I must agree Richard. Thanks for your always welcome visit.
Date: 11/28/2013 8:58:00 AM
Glad your buddy woke up from the spell he was under and is now free.....excellent write! Hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/28/2013 9:24:00 AM
Thanks Cecillia.
Date: 11/24/2013 8:27:00 PM
hey Rick do not break your bank break theirs lol wonderful pen Shadow x smile hug
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2013 1:57:00 AM
I'll do my best.:0)
Date: 11/24/2013 7:43:00 PM
Richard another great one have a good time in Vegas
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/24/2013 7:46:00 PM
Thanks Joseph.
Date: 11/24/2013 4:39:00 PM
Hello friends I am in Vegas for four days so won't be on the soup very much. Hugs to all..
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Date: 11/24/2013 7:22:00 AM
" Absence makes the heart grow stronger".. Well penned. Sad story too. Thanks for sharing.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/24/2013 7:36:00 AM
Thanks Ravi.
Date: 11/24/2013 1:16:00 AM
A very powerful and beautiful poem giving encouragement this is my dear friend Richard. The story was so sad but at times like this, we need juicy fruit gums, I mean strength.:))) I remember one of the lines in an old love poem of mine with an irony:Absence makes the heart to wander;))) but I like this one better. Thank you so much for sharing. So love it and enjoyed! Have a blessed wkend! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/24/2013 7:06:00 AM
Thanks Leonoara, you are most kind.
Date: 11/23/2013 8:14:00 PM
sounds as though she gave love a bad name...reminds me of that song...sad when someone likes to try and own a person...good he walked away...sometimes the price of freedom is worth every cent...nice write Richard!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/24/2013 7:07:00 AM
I agree! Have a good Sunday Sandra.
Date: 11/23/2013 6:03:00 PM
Controlling relationships are so stifling and can creep up so slowly. Very well expressed with inspiring wisdom :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/24/2013 7:08:00 AM
Thanks Karen.
Date: 11/23/2013 1:35:00 PM
Glad that he was able to break free, Richard. Yes...reminds me of the song by Alison Moyet...ALL CRIED OUT! He comes back to find her....stronger....Lovely write. Hope you have a great weekend. Caught up on all my posts. Thanks for visiting and reading the comments. HUGS
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/24/2013 7:09:00 AM
My pleasure, about to head out on a plane in an hour. Won't have much time to write for the next three days.
Date: 11/23/2013 8:50:00 AM
Your title is so ironic in that I watched this great documentary the other day about Absinthe and I was think about writing a poem entitled "Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder" lol. Great write, Richard :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/23/2013 8:53:00 AM
Ha ha, you should write it.
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Date: 11/23/2013 8:50:00 AM
oops *thinking about*
Date: 11/23/2013 8:24:00 AM
- Although this is "only" a poem .... I think that many relationships end so ... - A "ticket" to a residence permit in the country .... unfortunately no love from both sides ... well written Richard. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/23/2013 8:33:00 AM
Thanks Anne Lise. I have a friend that met a guy on vacation from Nicaragua. Good looking guy, charming, swept her off her feet. They married, he came to Canada and was gone 3 months later. There are those that use people. She was wanting love and for a time he was her dream. Sadly that dream became a nightmare.

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