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I Dreamt

Last night I dreamt you saw me Really saw me for the first time Not who you thought I should be But the real me I danced in front of you Not caring what you thought No adult lessons needing to be taught I embraced the person I am instead of what one I'm not Unafraid, unashamed I watched you smile I felt my childish happy for a while You were not there to play grownup games What I lacked was not a source of your shame For once I didn't feel like I was to blame I was proud instead of ashamed of my name I watched as you delighted in me Oh what a dream Like the cherry on top of a dollop of cream My nirvanah, my elusive stream Then I woke up to see your face No joy there not a trace I was disappointed too I continued hiding me and you were still you So instead, we continued like every day Me not being me and sad hateful old you! For Becca's Contest. Sorry, it's not a Norman Rockwell type relationship. Hello Soup friends, do not worry I am not writing about a rocky marriage but rather about the expectations of a father for his son. This has long passed but I drew on this childhood memory for this contest.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/14/2016 10:04:00 PM

Richard,, congratulations on the honorable mention of your poem. Linda

Red Fiery

Date: 4/14/2016 10:16:00 AM

Very very innocent write, Richard..! I have missed your poems but this one was surely a delight to read... Most of ur poems are my fav... Not becoz i want to prove that i am ur biggest fan but simply due to the fact that you're a great writer nd you write your heart .!! 7/7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2016 10:52:00 AM

You are sweet Red, thanks for the visit. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/13/2016 12:47:00 PM

How did I miss this? Thought I'd read them all. Must be in a daze. Richard...I feel so sorry for your dad. He missed knowing the incredible son that was there in front of his face all along. These writes of yours wring my heart. Wish I could hug little Rick and tell him he's beautiful.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/13/2016 12:52:00 PM

That is sweet. In my book I wrote a poem about going back in time and being a dad to my younger self.

Joseph May

Date: 4/11/2016 9:51:00 AM

Trying to be who we aren't will make happiness an elusive dream...Very good write Richard...best wishes

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/13/2016 12:53:00 PM

Hi Joseph, so sorry I missed this comment. Thanks for the visit.

Mama Bear

Date: 4/10/2016 8:21:00 PM

Yes you were never good enough but you excelled any way and became a man worth knowing. Too bad he missed it all. Love Mom

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2016 7:57:00 AM

You are sweet mom. One of the things Bob said to me when you both came out to visit was "Your Dad would be very proud of you" I can't explain why but that really touched me. In the end what touched me more was that I knew you and Bob were proud of me.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/9/2016 9:08:00 AM

A father and son relationship that never blossomed... Despite the setback you flourished and are what you are now! An excellent poem, Richard. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2016 1:53:00 AM

Thank you my friend!

Jai Bankson

Date: 4/8/2016 1:43:00 AM

You flipped the script on me.I was smiling,then I got a left hook.Great write,it doesn't get much purer than that..Good luck in the contest.9.3 Justin

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2016 1:55:00 AM

Thanks Justin, a fellow can always use a bit of luck.

Tim Smith

Date: 4/7/2016 11:26:00 AM

Sadly I see this on the baseball fields or tennis courts with parents of kids as young as 6 or 7 thinking they should be perfect. Not letting them develop a love for the game and a fear of making a mistake. Richard I am glad you turned out to be a great man despite all of this.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2016 1:58:00 AM

Me too and it always disturbs me.

John Hamilton

Date: 4/7/2016 10:28:00 AM

Your message rang clear and bright, someone perhaps has to go through similar situations to really get the meaning. I got it thanks for posting. Well done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2016 2:00:00 AM

Sorry to hear you experienced similar circumstances.

Ronny Madonsela

Date: 4/7/2016 7:18:00 AM

Hi Richard, this was a really fun yet thoughtful write. I can only image the king of expectations and self doubt being a father to be brings. Nevertheless you seemed to have painted a really great picture with this write . Thank you for sharing , **Ron**

Ronny Madonsela
Date: 4/7/2016 7:41:00 AM

Hi Richard, Your poetry gives a different meaning to a different eye, being mine . this is not a failure, but rather an achievement as your poetry stimulated my mind in a positive way.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/7/2016 7:32:00 AM

I guess I failed to communicate my message. This was a child trying to escape the abuse of his father. I do appreciate the visit though.