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A Sad Remembrance

I kiss her red honeyed lips
She allows the milk 
of my iniquity 
to wash over her
The pain of her sadness
washes away my cruelty
I leave my rifle at her feet


November 11, 2016

baptismdeathemotionsremembrance dayfree verse

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Muhammad Imtiaz

February 24, 2018 at 12:18 PM

Hi I read these verses with great meaning , which i understand when i read your explanation to Rhoda.........it is a unique writing and very deep and beautiful meaning ... thanks

Richard Lamoureux

February 24, 2018 at 12:26 PM

Thanks for seeking to understand my words Muhammad. I appreciate your visit.

Robert Lindley

January 9, 2017 at 7:45 PM

Love the depth, profound verses that point to violence and why it should be avoided. As always, your verses ring true and have meaning..

Richard Lamoureux

January 9, 2017 at 7:53 PM

Thanks Robert, your comments are always appreciated.

Eve Roper

November 19, 2016 at 1:55 PM

I love the explanation of these poem to Rhonda, Richard, a fav and a 7++ hugs Eve

Richard Lamoureux

December 4, 2016 at 8:27 AM

You are sweet, thanks Eve.

Eileen Manassian

November 18, 2016 at 11:59 PM

Richard...I must say, this is quite enigmatic. I guess my mind is in the gutter...the "milk" of my iniquity had me thinking naughty thoughts. I read your explanation to Rhoda. Intense.

Richard Lamoureux

November 19, 2016 at 8:31 AM

Interesting thought, now that you mention it I can see your perspective.

Andrea Dietrich

November 17, 2016 at 7:17 PM

Yes, it is cryptic for me if this is the one you were telling me about. I wish I were better at understanding this kind . It "feels' really great!! (I just read your note to Rhoda. I was right. I'd never have gotten this on my own!)

Richard Lamoureux

November 19, 2016 at 8:31 AM

It's good that I got you thinking. Thanks for the visit.

Becca Teagan

November 14, 2016 at 8:52 AM

This gives me chills.... deep brevity, well done.

Richard Lamoureux

November 14, 2016 at 9:37 AM

Thanks Becca, I took this contest in a different direction.

Charmaine Chircop

November 12, 2016 at 1:30 PM

Rifles indeed make people become harsh...The warmth of a woman...makes that harsh heart remember there can still be love...So deep ..the message.

Richard Lamoureux

November 13, 2016 at 8:08 PM

Thanks Charmaine. ;0)

Rhoda Galgiani

November 12, 2016 at 8:46 AM

I have read this poem, read the comment and just don't quite get it, but the flow is nice!...rg

Rhoda Galgiani

November 14, 2016 at 9:29 AM

Yessss! Thank you so much for the insight Richard. I just had a 'duh' moment I guess. Re-reading your poetry the light came on. Now I am all emotional, whew!...rg

Richard Lamoureux

November 12, 2016 at 9:39 AM

Red lips are poppies representing death. The lady is the Statue of Liberty. The iniquity is all of her children lost to senseless war. Laying down the rifle is the realization that war leads to war not peace. I hope this provides some insight.

Arthur Vaso

November 11, 2016 at 7:58 PM

Wow, I like this, this is a poem one could discuss for hours, Took me a few reads, but I love when a poem makes us think, this is a fav!

Richard Lamoureux

November 12, 2016 at 8:15 AM

Thanks my friend.

Mama Bear

November 11, 2016 at 9:58 AM

The only thing we should fight for is love Big 7 from me Love Mom We need to remember the brave men and women who died for us in the wars God bless them

Richard Lamoureux

November 11, 2016 at 10:19 AM

Indeed! Big love heading your way!

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