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The Spilling Over of Me

Written by the one You thought had an empty head You convinced me with words you said My voice was silent For so many years Not even allowed to express my tears You let me know what I should think Consumed me Attempted to mold me Kept me in that pocket Like your personal pet I never knew what to expect Restrained by the fabric of you You told me what I could do Silently I waited Filling my brain Trying to escape my pain Getting to know who was me Knowing one day I would be free Now I have a voice What I say is my own choice My words overflow They don't seem to slow My empty head your illusion I drew a different conclusion We all have something to say No more silent voice I pray I was never meant to do things your way So on my page I spill The words from my mind I am no longer blind My existance defined Words pour out before me There for others to see My liquidity As my days run down I am more than okay Grateful For this voice For my world All I have dreamed Thankful for a mind That's not as empty as it seemed

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Colleen Bono

Date: 5/9/2013 4:33:00 PM

you are always so dead on with your writing.take care

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/9/2013 4:53:00 PM

Thanks Collen!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/9/2013 12:30:00 AM

Writing is my main thing, but I used to be extremely into origami. Which is odd I know... but I once made a paper swan using 300 pieces of paper. Now THAT was time-consuming... if ever I get a youtube account going again I can show you some of my piano songs...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/9/2013 6:04:00 AM

That would be cool.

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 5/8/2013 12:13:00 PM

Hey, strong entry, Richard. I'm working on a piece titled "Empty heads". I'm very tempted to steal a couple of your lines (lol). Good one and good luck in the contest. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2013 12:26:00 PM

Ha ha, my brother says use it once it's stealing use it twice it's yours.

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/8/2013 12:09:00 PM

Fantastic! Letting go w/a side of gratitude. I condone this piece. Well done! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/8/2013 10:02:00 AM

wowowow, one of your BEST, Richard. Free verse really suits you. A FAVE. I see this very high on the winners list!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2013 11:37:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, I never wrote free style till I came to the soup. I really enjoy the freedom this form offers.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 5/8/2013 4:02:00 AM

Brilliant verse, Richard...I remember from one of your recent poems that you must be referring to your father? I identify ...I still bear scars from my Dad's abuse but to his credit, he later apologized for his behavior which was very cleansing...In his later years he became a very gentle, unselfish man...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2013 6:30:00 AM

Thanks for commenting Tim. Fortunately I was reparented by my heavenly father. Life turned out exceedingly better than I could ever imagine. Out of woundedness came tremendous gifts and strength. I also have an understanding of what led my dad to be the way he was and have been able to forgive him.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/7/2013 11:07:00 PM

Bravo, my friend. Let your voice ring loud and clear for all the world to hear :) Before writing I don't believe I had much passion for anything. When people asked what I liked to do I was honestly dumbfounded, always saying things like "I don't know". I know for a fact that head of yours is FAR from empty...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/8/2013 6:32:00 AM

I am glad you found your passion. When time permits I would also like to explore other artistic endeavors, I use to love drawing and I would love to learn to play a musical instrument.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/7/2013 7:59:00 PM

This fills me with sadness.....that anyone would make someone to feel that they have no voice. :( I've written a poem on this called, MY VOICE! I'm so glad you found your voice, Richard. It brings much joy.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 8:23:00 PM

Thanks Eileen that is a very nice thing to say.

Richard D Seal

Date: 5/7/2013 7:54:00 PM

Just a thank you for running the crazy contest Richard, I had a ball writing my entry. I hope this does well for you in the contest. Is always good to see someone find their voice. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 8:24:00 PM

My pleasure Richard, I am glad you enjoyed my contest.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 5/7/2013 5:59:00 PM

Lovely! This is really rich compared to the empty head title, :D I loved the ambience that you created, they are not only rich as a content but also rich with the senses that you offer :) wishing you a lovely day, hug, Yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 6:11:00 PM

Thanks dear Yanny

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/7/2013 5:43:00 PM

Very true! Everyone has a story to tell for everyone's world is unique! Beautiful theme and writing. Good luck!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 5:47:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios, a little luck never hurts.

Ndaba Sibanda

Date: 5/7/2013 11:46:00 AM

Yes, this poem bears testimony to your ability to make your words flow . You really unleash your uniqueness as a poet.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 4:02:00 PM

Thanks for your visits today, much appreciated.

Robert Pettit

Date: 5/7/2013 11:19:00 AM

There's no such thing as an "empty head". Everyone is thinking innumerable thoughts during both waking and sleeping hours. Your write looks like a competitor for this contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 4:02:00 PM

I do agree with you, thanks for commenting.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 5/7/2013 10:30:00 AM

This will no doubt do well in the contest... Thanks for my placement in your contest and your direct comment therein... Best wishes sir~A.O

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 4:03:00 PM

You deserved your place amongst the winners. Thanks for your kind visit.

Donna Jones

Date: 5/7/2013 7:32:00 AM

Glad your mind is finally free to let those words flow....:-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2013 8:26:00 AM

Thanks Donna