Smoke

Smoke

Cracks on my face
formed from glass
For I am such
a fragile lass

Shattered heart
it is not stone
My destiny
to be alone

I offered you
the pane you see
I prayed that you
might set me free

You turned your back
without a care
As if I wasn’t 
even there

Shattered lost
on shards I choke
Me a mirror 
reflecting smoke.

Picture Prompt Poetry.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 4/29/2025 8:29:00 PM
This poem leaves echoes even after I finish reading it. Love this poem.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/30/2025 7:02:00 AM
Thanks Julia.
Date: 4/5/2025 9:17:00 AM
Love reading you. It gives me a sense of belonging to this place. Please don't every leave. Love how you were inspired by the prompt. I am unable to do so. Kudos to you.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/5/2025 4:57:00 PM
Pictures tend to spark my imagination, thanks for visiting and commenting. Hugs Rick.
Date: 4/3/2025 4:33:00 PM
I enjoy this deep poem . It fascinates me from start to great finish.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/4/2025 6:04:00 AM
Thanks Hilda.
Date: 4/3/2025 5:24:00 AM
Hello Richard, it’s raw, haunting, and achingly beautiful. Your words carry a quiet power speaking so well to the universal ache of longing and loss. Your word lingers in thought and heart. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/3/2025 5:41:00 AM
Thanks Daniel.
Date: 4/2/2025 9:55:00 PM
yes, you're still riding high, rich...share the photo please? huggs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/3/2025 5:43:00 AM
Hi Nette, I can’t seem to share any photos on Poetry Soup. If you look me up on Facebook I have it posted there.
Date: 4/2/2025 2:00:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad write. "Good Luck" Have a fun day as you write away..................
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/2/2025 3:39:00 PM
Thanks Paula.
Date: 4/2/2025 1:48:00 PM
I always suspected you were a fragile lass. Aye. Hey where's the photo? Nice rhymes Rick
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/2/2025 3:38:00 PM
Hahaha, unfortunately I haven’t had much success posting photos on Poetry Soup.
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