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Hollow Man

He walked along the barbs of life Slowly what had filled him Drained away Seeped out upon the ground Hollowed him Dried him out Turned his heart to dust He looked the same The shell remained The carefully manicured facade Then came the winds The winds of change Blowing him away Or possibly towards His reconstitution Hollow man Refilled Redefined Heart pumping Excited Dreaming Laughing and crying A spirit now flying Insides no longer dying Inside filled to overflowing Muck had been released Inside white as fleece Sometimes what's inside Needs to be washed away An empty cup can be refilled Purified Electrified Freed from false pride Heart freed when love is applied Opened with nothing to hide Living once again Enjoying the ride. Hollow man Is now okay Not empty like yesterday

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/10/2013 12:21:00 PM

Hi Richard....white as fleece...must be a beautiful feeling. Hope all is well. Soup Mail...

Varsha Tomar

Date: 7/9/2013 10:52:00 AM

Such a wonderful poem Richard. I especially like the first three lines of the second stanza, you've put it so beautifully, with an excellent choice of words!! And I'm glad the hollow man is no more hollow in the end! :D

Richard D Seal

Date: 6/22/2013 5:26:00 PM

This is excellent Rick. Guess we've all picked up those barbs somewhere along the line, sadly for some the winds do not blow them all away, you just hide them in the reconstruction. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 8:31:00 AM

Sadly many reconstruct on a faulty crumbling foundation.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 6/22/2013 1:54:00 PM

Richard, The first verse is incredible depicting how we all must feel at some points in life. I pondered through this more than once finding the treasure of hope and inspiration that everything turned out okay for the hollow man. Great write :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 8:32:00 AM

What a thoughtful comment, thanks!

Colleen Bono

Date: 6/21/2013 11:07:00 PM

nice.sick in bed today.colleen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/22/2013 6:37:00 AM

Good morning, I hope you are better today.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2013 7:34:00 PM

wow, this is really really good. I gotta FAVE this gem!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2013 9:10:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I am honored.

Mario De Paz

Date: 6/21/2013 3:50:00 PM

Beautyful, deep and full of meaning, this hollow man is easy to remember and his image will follow me for a long time

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2013 5:42:00 PM

Thanks Mario the Chilli Man.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/21/2013 11:58:00 AM

Love this one. So much truth here.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2013 5:43:00 PM

Thanks Monterey

Robert Pettit

Date: 6/21/2013 10:56:00 AM

Reading this reminded me of those hollow milk chocolate rabbits sold just before Easter. Bite into one, and there's nothing but air. Good way to describe those persons who have nothing inside of them.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2013 5:47:00 PM

I always felt so ripped of and somehow they are even thinner now.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/21/2013 9:48:00 AM

Very deep and meaningful, Richard. Reminds me of one of my favorite poems by T.S. Elliot...We are the Hollow Men. Google it if you have the time and the inclination...the first stanza is amazing. Enjoyed this read...as always! Take care.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2013 5:46:00 PM

Thanks Eileen, I like the new photo it somehow makes you look mysterious

Poet Tacito

Date: 6/21/2013 8:06:00 AM

It's amazing what a little roller coaster can do to one's inner appetite. Excellent lines! Soupmail. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2013 8:28:00 AM

Thanks, on my way

Constance La France

Date: 6/21/2013 7:49:00 AM

Rick, this is an awesome poem you have written, I can relate to it, sometimes when life strikes a person down there is no where to go but up, well done, constance

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2013 8:01:00 AM

Thanks Constance, so nice to have a visit from you. How are you doing?