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Walls of Expectations

She was trapped within the walls of expectations Being who she was thought to be Daddy's little girl his perfect angel The teachers pet Always the good girl Straight laced Hair in place On the fast track to nowhere Leading the race Friends looked up to her Popular with all Her every move a picture She looked like a doll If image is everything She was living the dream Yet Inside she just wanted to scream She ran away to a far off place Claiming herself within her own space Exploring beyond the walls Making mistakes The new her not fake Dormant self awake Vibrant Free Solving her own mystery Understanding her history Every piece a part of her Past and present begin to blur Comfortable now in her own skin Her mind is free the girl has wings She looks down from the mountain top No longer scared She will not stop No going back to yesterday She has found a better way Dedicated to SKAT Inspired by her poem "MoUNTAN DRoP"

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/26/2014 8:56:00 PM

deep poem...PD

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2014 9:19:00 AM

Thanks Linda

Chandrasekar Singaram

Date: 8/5/2013 8:16:00 PM

Wonderful and well written :) Best regards - C.S

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 9:19:00 PM

Thanks so much.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 7/8/2013 8:20:00 AM

I loved this Rick, it's been a long time but reading this refreshing my mood :) lovely :) wishing you a wonderful day there :D hug, Yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/8/2013 8:49:00 AM

What a treat to have your visit Yanny. Welcome back. Hugs Rick.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/6/2013 7:08:00 PM

This is very good. I like it and I'm sure Skat will like it to. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/6/2013 11:37:00 PM

Thanks Lucilla

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/6/2013 10:13:00 AM

I see you did not put this in a contest, but it's so good. I am sure there is one coming up that it will be perfectly suited for. Keep getting inspired by other poets. It makes for poems that we can really enjoy.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/6/2013 11:42:00 PM

Thanks Andrea.

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/5/2013 8:29:00 AM

Expectations: The enemy of humanity. Magnificent setting & tone here.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/5/2013 8:40:00 AM

Thanks again Drake, coming from a talented person such as yourself, I am honored.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/4/2013 1:20:00 PM

Amazing inspiring write, gripping words for many in, that space., can relate....really enjoyed reading. Ty4sharing...Cheriex

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 3:18:00 PM

Thanks Cheriex

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/4/2013 1:00:00 PM

Interesting work that you have penned in this one..Great honor to Linda..Enjoyed reading it today..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 3:20:00 PM

Thanks Sara

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 7/4/2013 12:59:00 PM

Thank you you always encourage and enlighten me. I have done another poem. I wanted to put it in couplet form but not sure.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 3:19:00 PM

On my way to view.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/4/2013 12:06:00 PM

immensely delighted by this ' flying-free' write, richard... superbly done!.:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 12:45:00 PM

Thanks so much Nette, you are very encouraging.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/4/2013 9:21:00 AM

hey, way to be inspired by Skat!!! I really need to step it up and try to get into this contest. I enjoyed this one, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 12:45:00 PM

Hi Andrea, this wasn't for a contest.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/4/2013 6:41:00 AM

Good morning, Richard. :-D Have a good day. Lovely poem for Skat...You are a good man...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 6:48:00 AM

Good morning Eileen, I am glad you like my little poem. Hugs Rick.

Skat A

Date: 7/3/2013 11:51:00 PM

geez! I love what you did Richard, the poem 'Mountain Drop' was a poem inspired by PD, She spewed out the idea, and said "i'll beat you!" we both posted equal thoughts on our poems, maybe you want to take a peek at her poem........"MOUNTAIN SKIES"..... :-) the theme was her idea. We were both going for the suicidal drop. I am glad I inspired the poem. behind the mask I am all. SKAT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 6:53:00 AM

Good morning SKAT, I will check out Linda's poem, How are you both doing? I was so sad to hear of your loss. Prayers and hugs for both of you.

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 7/3/2013 10:26:00 PM

When you explore beyond your walls you make thousand and one mistakes. Yet you are no slave of another. Very appropriate. well versed. I love to read "Mountain drop" tell me who is the poet? I took your wise advice on my < Fire flies>. Thank you Hugs Manel

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 6:54:00 AM

I am on my way to read it again. Good morning Manel

Colleen Bono

Date: 7/3/2013 6:38:00 PM

This just fits.Nice job.Trip is on,leaving the 10th.Dont know about PD yet.Love Colleen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 6:55:00 AM

The tenth will be here before you know it.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/3/2013 6:08:00 PM

a walk with a young soul finding their place in life excellent. Shadow x smiles

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2013 6:56:00 AM

I am smiling back, thanks for your visit, it is appreciated.