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Reflection of You

Looking in the mirror Is this dark image true Your look is deceiving It doesn't reflect you In search of protection Appearance you neglect You look for reactions You've learned what to expect Who will see the real you Beneath the tattooed skin Your outward appearance Hides the spirit within You don't wish to be hurt You've experienced too much If someone sees beyond There is a heart to touch

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Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 5/16/2013 6:27:00 PM

You really can built the e Orion in here Rick, I also love the topic that you bring :D congrats on your win and wishing you a wonderful da there :D hug, Yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2013 6:38:00 PM

Big hug back Yanny. Thanks

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/16/2013 11:53:00 AM

Great topic about which you write and great presentation of the idea..Congrats on your great win..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2013 5:23:00 PM

Thanks Sara

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 5/15/2013 10:09:00 PM

Much truth So much truth in this great write...the toughest looking usually have the softest hearts. Congrats on an awesome win! Hugs ....soupmail

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2013 5:25:00 PM

That can certainly be the case and then sometimes the look reflects the actual person. So you can never know for sure until you take the time to look a bit deeper. People are so fascinating in all their various personas.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/15/2013 8:47:00 PM

Richard, Congratulations on the deep and hidden emotions on this Reflections winning poem. Always & Forever *Linda

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2013 5:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/15/2013 7:02:00 PM

Congrad's on your win, I enjoyed reading it this evening. Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:08:00 PM

Thanks Debbie

Caleah Buil

Date: 5/15/2013 12:28:00 PM

Congratulations! Well deserved, so true how many people aren't what they seem. It takes one to know one.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:08:00 PM

Thanks for all your kind visits.

Elaine George

Date: 5/15/2013 12:22:00 PM

Yes! So many wounded souls hide behind a mask. Congratulations on your win. Elaine George

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:09:00 PM

Thanks Elaine

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 5/15/2013 11:25:00 AM

Great write and well deserved. Congrats Richard. AO

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:10:00 PM

Thanks A.O you are always kind.

Skat A

Date: 5/15/2013 11:05:00 AM

Congratulations with your winning poem RICHARD, it's a nice Reflections Of???. ~SKAT~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:11:00 PM

Thanks SKAT

Goodness Lanre

Date: 5/15/2013 10:11:00 AM

Great. Congrats on your win. GL

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:12:00 PM

Thanks Goodness

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 5/14/2013 4:31:00 AM

very nice poem friend richard..thanks for dropping by..good day :) hugs Maria

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/14/2013 6:22:00 AM

Thanks Maria, hugs back.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/14/2013 3:08:00 AM

That's one of my pet peeves... when people always associate tattoos with delinquency and druggies. Some people hang their art on the wall... others wear it on their skin. Nice "reflection" here, Rick... very nice.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/14/2013 6:21:00 AM

Thanks Tim, I am afraid of needles so no tattoos for me.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/13/2013 8:05:00 PM

wow, Richard, after reading this poem.. it makes me think... some makeup is hard to remove, and sometimes tattoos can not cover up a good heart.. enjoyed~ Linda

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/13/2013 8:41:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 5/13/2013 7:05:00 PM

I really like the way you approached "don't judge the book by by the cover" while including the personal image of how one see's themself in the mirror. This is multi-faceted and all folds together perfectly. Sometime's I'm glad I chose to hide my tattoo and sometimes I wish I didn't really care. OOPS, there goes one of my secrets! Great reading your work :)

Colleen Bono
Date: 5/13/2013 9:08:00 PM

thanks guys I just wiped a tear.you are both awesome people and writers.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/13/2013 7:58:00 PM

Thanks Karen, what kind of Tatoo did you choose. I will be a gentleman and not ask you to disclose the location *lol*

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 5/13/2013 7:54:00 PM

Colleen, is awesome Richard.. deep, and awesome to chat with through soup-mail...

Colleen Bono

Date: 5/13/2013 3:24:00 PM

awesome and first to comment on again.take care

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/13/2013 7:59:00 PM

That has been my experience as well Linda.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/13/2013 3:57:00 PM

well I havn't seen you but you semm like a thoughtful sensitive person.

Colleen Bono
Date: 5/13/2013 3:28:00 PM

By the way,this is what I see in my reflection.