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Freddie Vassalo

Controversial Dead Alive Missing Back again Gone Outspoken Talented Did I mention dead Resurrected Defiant Ashamed Humble Proud Searching Angry Beautiful Thought provoking Manic Depressed Hurt Human Unreliable friend Still a friend I can't help but like the guy He does have a tender side Yes he pushes too far Brilliant and flawed mind Honest Not particularly kind Tortured Tell it like it is Even when it isn't But he believes it is Still I am attracted to his passion Sadly all his poems are gone Maybe they'll be back again I guess what I'm saying Is that I miss My friend Freddie! Freddie Vassalo is no stranger to controversy. He has stirred the soup many times. Never boring sometimes mean, other times kind always creative. I do not see eye to eye with him on many subjects yet I am inexplicably drawn to his personality. Yes I do miss my friend Freddie, I expect him back any day now.

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Skat A

Date: 2/15/2015 11:24:00 PM

Richard, CONGRATS on your win ~ SKAT ~

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/12/2015 12:03:00 PM

I went from laughter to sadness and dispair..to absolutely loving your piece. This is the best and most honest tribute. Congrats. BG

Jan Allison

Date: 2/11/2015 6:51:00 PM

Many congratulations Richard:-) Hugs jan x

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 2/5/2015 9:09:00 PM

Wow, you hit the nail on the head, so to speak (or write), Richard! Freddie is definitely a guy with many layers. You are like me and try to see the good in people, but I agree with Jan...he hurt a lot of his friends here. I can understand why many poets won't comment on his pages...hugs to you, Rhonda (I'm sure he'll be back)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/6/2015 8:52:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful response to my poem. Hugs to you as well.

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/5/2015 8:39:00 AM

For good or bad Freddie let a lot of people down, that includes me. Yes, he wrote very good poetry but destroyed much of his writing with his actions in my opinion , for a poet is besides a writer a human being that we also judge on more than just writing talent. A poet is to inspire not to harm, his actions harmed many fellow poets here. He had not that right to hurt others.. A7 on this fine write Richard..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2015 11:56:00 AM

Oops sorry Robert the below note was part of a conversation with my friend Eileen.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2015 11:53:00 AM

I think men and women argue differently, for us it is about the moment, for women I feel it takes on meaning beyond the topic of disagreement. For me this would never be something that would come between friendship.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2015 9:08:00 AM

Yes I agree and now Freddie is paying the price for his behavior. My hope is that it will soften his heart. Sometimes having a person or two still care can provide a way back. My friendship in no way condones Freddie's behavior in fact when I have witnessed what I regarded as inappropriate I have spoken up. Yet if I am to be a friend it means I don't place conditions on friendship.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2015 4:00:00 PM

you were very considerate to write about Freddie. I admire you for this, Richard. He really did stir the soup pot. GREAT writing about him, sir Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2015 9:15:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, my writing about Freddie will likely not endear me to many people here. I have one friend who feels my friendship with Freddie is a disloyalty to them when it is far from the case. We have a world full of people who hold anger in their hearts and no healing is able to find them. We are all in need of forgiveness.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/3/2015 9:50:00 AM

You chose a very interesting poet to write about, Richard. I'm sad that Freddie is no longer around. Good luck in the contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2015 11:58:00 AM

Note this is my personal thought but I am aware I may be completely off my rocker *lol*

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2015 11:55:00 AM

Hi Eileen I was writing to you and it popped up to Robert.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/5/2015 9:21:00 AM

Richard...my feathers did get ruffled some...especially after I'd apologized...You're too dear to me to let this come between us. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2015 9:18:00 AM

Thanks Eileen.;0). I appreciate the intention of your previous comments. I'm sorry emotions became elevated.

Casarah Nance

Date: 2/2/2015 8:30:00 AM

There is something about him that is, well it is like watching a car accident, you know you should walk away, but there is a certain element that just draws you closer, and you want to assist but your not a paramedic, but you can't just walk away because there is blood. I don't know his personal story but his writing was real and raw and every interaction I have had with him had been supportive and kind.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2015 8:47:00 AM

I believe he is quite fond of you Casarah. He appreciates talent and honest from the heart writing. You possess both in spades!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/2/2015 5:41:00 AM

I am confused! Is he dead or alive? If dead certainly we shouldn't speak evil of him for is God's hands and God knows the whole truth and will judge him accordingly! If he is alive let him come forward and defend himself or at least come forward just to declare his presence. Richard, my friend your poem a very powerful one I loved its structure and flow!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/2/2015 8:54:00 AM

Shame on him to make so many people sad! He must apologize on his knees for this atrocious betrayal of our friendship. I for one consider him DEAD as a doornail! May God forgive him and may he seek professional help!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2015 8:45:00 AM

He is very much alive. He has been back but is absent once again. Freddie hurt a lot of people with his fictitious death so I understand why so many people are angry. Each of us must deal with the consequences of our actions. Still I feel he is not beyond redemption. Thanks for your kind visit Demetrios.

Kp Nunez

Date: 2/2/2015 5:36:00 AM

The subject is intriguing. Made more so by the reactions and comments of people who joined the thread. However, I like the fact that a person can disagree with another one yet maintain respect, even a liking, for the other person, that he is compelled to write about the controversial one. 7 salutes to your write, and to your generous heart, dear sir...May the coming days reward you for your firm hope in the innate goodness of man...Warm smiles from the land of thousand isles...Kim :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2015 8:39:00 AM

What a thoughtful comment, thanks Kim!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/1/2015 6:33:00 PM

I will also add this comment, there are many great poets here, Richard is one of them, however I have the utmost respect for Richard as a human being, he is both kind and wise, and has been an inspiration to me, in both poetry and life. For this, I say thank you Richard! ( and ricky :) )

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2015 8:50:00 AM

I just read your humorous comment below! You have me smiling!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2015 6:53:00 PM

Thanks Arthur, for me I have spoken against Freddie on different occasions still for me I feel what opportunity does a man have for redemption if he is despised? I know you to be a fair person and somehow I think if you had some of the conversations I have had with Freddie you might feel differently.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/1/2015 5:57:00 PM

He certainly has a way with words, however, beating ones wife, and harassing ladies here who only tried to be kind, this is where I draw the line. Before I knew that, he was controversial, once I learned that, I would be first in line to spit on his grave, if only he would stay in the damn thing!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2015 6:25:00 PM

I am not aware of him beating his wife and if he has I would be one who would speak up. I respect your opinion Arthur and based on what it sounds like people have told you I understand how you feel.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/1/2015 3:44:00 PM

There are issues for sure, but creativity often wears a cloak and your poem celebrates the good the bad, the joy and sad sides of him. Very well done Richard. I commend you for your courage to speak the truth! I think this poem will be on the winner's list my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2015 5:07:00 PM

Thanks Connie, I appreciate your thoughtful response.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/1/2015 9:13:00 AM

I ceased all contact with Freddie after he 'died' Richard. I found it unbearable to cope with as my dad really is dying. I did read his poems but not comment on them - I noticed his poems were gone after I read the tribute poem for the contest - am sure he will resurrect himself - maybe he is still here under another name:-) Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/1/2015 6:23:00 PM

For all those concerned please email me for my schedule. I have decided to let you all know the days I am alive, and the days I am dead, and the days I am away on vacation. I will keep the schedule revised as best as possible, so that you may know my current status, today by the way, I am alive, barely, but alive!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2015 1:19:00 PM

I do, it's still funny! Hugs to you too.:0).

Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2015 9:23:00 AM

BEHAVE Richard lol - You know exactly what I mean lol:-) hugs Jan xxx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2015 9:20:00 AM

Reading your comment again is absurdly wonderful! "I ceased all contact with Freddie after he 'died' ". How hilarious is that??

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2015 9:17:00 AM

I totally understand where you are coming from. Thanks for the hug Jan, hugs back to you.