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The Kiss a Pink Ribbon Moment

The Kiss Breasts Symbol of nurture, womanhood Mens obsession Natures gift turned to curse Mastectomy, Your identity confused A great loss, You choose life Taking no chances You stare at yourself in the mirror Feeling your loss Crying Grieving But you are still here Thankful Your fight has ended Still the battle wounds Are engraved on your body Carved into your spirit As you husband walks into the room Ashamed you cover yourself He gently pulls your arms aside Slowly kisses your scar He looks lovingly at your body then he gazes into your eyes In a soft whisper, he says "Darling, you have never been more beautiful."

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Casarah Nance

Date: 7/27/2014 11:18:00 AM

aww, applause. good one richard :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2014 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Casarah, we have had a few friend who have battled breast cancer in the last few years. This one means a Loy to me.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/7/2012 6:51:00 AM

A Super Congratulations on your placement in P.D....'s "Femme fatale" contest Richard. Love Carol

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/7/2012 7:42:00 AM

Thanks Carol

Skat A

Date: 12/3/2012 5:45:00 PM

already a favorite poet in my book~ brilliant~SKAT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/3/2012 5:51:00 PM

Thanks Skat, appreciate your kind words.

Heather Ober

Date: 12/3/2012 8:51:00 AM

Very moving write! Big congratulations on your win :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/3/2012 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Heather, appreciate you taking time to read.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/3/2012 3:50:00 AM

Congrats on your winning place Blondy xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/3/2012 6:39:00 AM

Thanks Mandy.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/2/2012 5:52:00 PM

Go back to the other title [pout]Congrad's on your winning write. Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2012 7:16:00 PM

I was planning on doing that. You read my mind.

Len Gasun

Date: 12/2/2012 10:05:00 AM

My hearty congratulations on your great win my dear friend, Richard! love/hugs, Leonora

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2012 10:18:00 AM

Thanks Leonara.

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 12/2/2012 9:33:00 AM

I like this take - a tale of acceptance. Congrats on your win Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2012 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Vicky

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/2/2012 4:14:00 AM

Richard. :-) Congratulations with your heartfelt poem.. always~ PD

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2012 7:55:00 AM

Thanks Linda.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 11/20/2012 7:09:00 PM

U effectively made me cry with this scene!! Emotive and so real!! Happy Thanksgiving! gwendolen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2012 10:22:00 PM

Thanks for the greeting, from Canada but still have much to be thankful for. Irish you Happy thanksgiving as well.

Bl Devnath

Date: 11/11/2012 5:47:00 AM

It's a realistic poem covers many things. ahead on..... WONDERFULLY DONE, MY FRIEND. LOVED ALWAYS, bl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/11/2012 8:44:00 AM

Thanks again BL, I appreciate you taking a walk through my poems.

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/10/2012 9:15:00 PM

BEAUTIFUL! A very touching and sensitive write, my B.C. friend!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/11/2012 8:45:00 AM

I am glad you enjoyed it jack

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/10/2012 4:51:00 PM

about your poem: I'm only taking a quick peek. I really like what you did here. I have an aunt who passed away to breast cancer. Your ending 5 lines, are really emotional.. As a women, I put myself in that reflection one time.. and it brought tears to my eyes. thank you very much for understanding what we women are all fighting for... xox~ LINDA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2012 5:00:00 PM

I am sure your first name is beautiful as well. I am honoured to call you Linda, feels much more natural than PD. Have a great weekend.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/10/2012 4:43:00 PM

Hello Richard, my middle name is Linda, ..I stay away from my real name.. LOL... Some poets here call on me as "Linda or Tex".... cuz I'm from Texas... Thank you for asking...always~ LINDA