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Stormy Eyes

There she sat with a sign and a cup. Sometimes a mere smile is not enough. It may have been easier to look the other way. I was compelled to look at her. Sometimes a mere smile is not enough! Who was this young girl who looked so sad? I was compelled to look at her. Her eyes had the quality of a storm. Who was this young girl who looked so sad? I would never know, if I walked away. Her eyes had the quality of a storm. With an open heart, I sat down next to her. I would never know, if I walked away. A story so sad, it caused me to pray. With an open heart I sat next to her! As she poured out her angst, those eyes softened. A story so sad it caused me to pray. It may have been easier to look the other way. As she poured out her angst, those eyes softened. There she sat with a sign and a cup! For Debbie Guzzi's Random acts of kindness contest.

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/7/2016 11:23:00 AM

You are one who always shows kindness, Richard. You have soothed my heart many a time. I'm still a bit....hurt by all that has happened. Thanks for being a true friend to me. Hugs

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 9/28/2014 9:57:00 AM

A wonderfully constructed poem, while maintaining such a smooth read. Wonderful words.

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/15/2014 8:29:00 PM

Sometimes a smile, a conversation is all it takes to make someones day. Great on Richard :)

Donna Jones

Date: 8/8/2014 6:08:00 PM

Thank you Richard....awesome write and glad to know you are out there in this crazy world...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2014 8:32:00 PM

Hi Donna, sorry I missed this thoughtful comment. Thanks so much.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/1/2014 11:19:00 PM

A kindly act which meant so much. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/1/2014 8:21:00 AM

"A story so sad it caused me to pray. It may have been easier to look the other way. As she poured out her angst, those eyes softened. There she sat with a sign and a cup!" Pure gold my friend! I love this write! BIG congrats on your win!!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2014 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Robert.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/1/2014 5:26:00 AM

Fine write Richard ! Very touching,, many a times such small acts of kindness r a real boon,, well penned,, congrats on huge win!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2014 8:47:00 AM

Depending on circumstances any of us could find ourselves on the streets. Each person has a story if we take time to listen.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/1/2014 4:50:00 AM

Very sad story but well told, Richard. congrats

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2014 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Dr. Ram.

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/31/2014 4:44:00 PM

So true of many people in our society today...for many reasons their lives are full of sadness and storm, and they need the care and compassion of someone. Congratulations, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2014 8:50:00 AM

In fact they need what we are all wanting, to be seen, to be loved, to be accepted, to have meaning in our lives.

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/31/2014 3:18:00 PM

Congrats on a great win, Dear Richard!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2014 8:51:00 AM

Thanks and hugs back.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 7/24/2014 6:16:00 AM

Fantastic! Sometimes all it takes to be kind is to offer a listening ear and a caring voice.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/24/2014 10:26:00 AM

Thanks Monterey.;0)

Sarai Virden

Date: 7/23/2014 9:26:00 AM

I remember the days so long ago when I too was lost and alone; those tender hearts that spared their time, their change and their ear. What a difference it made to have someone lift the weight of all that we carry, if only in part, if only for moments. A truly beautiful write from a beautiful soul. Bravvvoooo Richard! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2014 9:38:00 AM

Thanks sweet Sarai, hugs back.

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/23/2014 7:52:00 AM

I think she would prefer her cup be filled with soft kind words than clinks.. Love this one, Richard.. Gl in the contest my friend

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2014 8:46:00 AM

Thanks again Arlene.

Kash Poet

Date: 7/22/2014 9:35:00 AM

Very nice Pantoum here Richard.Enjoyed the read.Thanks for your wonderful words at my poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/22/2014 9:41:00 AM

My pleasure Kash

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/21/2014 4:59:00 PM

Stormy eyes goes good with stormy weather. Great poem Richard and good luck in the contest.... Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/22/2014 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Lucilla. I appreciate the good luck as well.

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/20/2014 5:39:00 PM

This is a lovely poem...the world is full of people with stormy eyes and hearts who need a touch of compassion and kindness. Beautiful write, Richard.

Tim Smith

Date: 7/20/2014 3:11:00 PM

I people like this on the train to work a lot..If willing I will engage in conversation...You have seemed to have mastered this form Richard

Tim Smith
Date: 7/21/2014 9:54:00 AM

I see

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2014 2:21:00 PM

you know what, Richard? Debs is gonna LOVE this one. pantoums do not always sit well with me, but this one flows seamlessly. I really have to get busy for THIS theme!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2014 2:29:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I hope you are right.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/20/2014 12:05:00 PM

Simply stunning Richard. I have never attempted this form before you have written a masterpiece! Hugs Jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/20/2014 1:03:00 PM

Comments like that Richard lift my spirit thank you! Wish more people commented would make the site a better place - I get so much inspiration from reading and commenting on the work of others. Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2014 12:44:00 PM

You shoul give it a try Jan, I think you would do great. I'm pleased you liked my offering.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 7/20/2014 12:02:00 PM

Greatness sings throughout the turbulence of this gem! 7 My best, chuck

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2014 12:45:00 PM

Wow Chuck, thanks and much appreciated.

Abdul Malik

Date: 7/20/2014 11:55:00 AM

Oh, it's so easy to look the other way! Next time, maybe, I'll sit down with you next to her. Nice. I like it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2014 12:46:00 PM

Yhat would be very nice Abdul, you would be a most welcome companion.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/20/2014 9:40:00 AM

:) There you go again...weaving magic. Loved it, Richard. You have such a kind heart...I know it is not only words with you. Sublime! Good luck on the contest. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2014 12:43:00 PM

Thanks so much, I'm happy you are the first to comment Eileen. Hugs Rick