A Sense of Emptiness

Yes the crystal shattered
       It was empty so it never mattered 
            Saved for a wedding day
              Carefully put away
                 “Just you wait” she would say
                   But like her heart the pieces were scattered

                    She was a pretty girl
                   Smitten by a handsome devil named Earl
                Oh how he made her purr
            His chest hair soft as fur
       Sadly not just with her
To a swine you should never give a pearl           

He made her insides sing
       Yet it was only heartache he would bring
            He pretended his love
              was a gift from above
                 She thought she was his dove
                  But sadly there would be no wedding ring

                   Her breasts he did caress
                  after carefully removing her dress
                She had hoped to be blessed
             Only body caressed 
        Oh why was she impressed?
She desired Love but found emptiness
               
                  
Written January 5th, 2017 for Broken Wings’ Rhyme Content.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 3/26/2018 1:07:00 PM
Back again... it's a sad tale but stands through time.
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Date: 3/3/2018 5:50:00 AM
Hi Richard , i sent you soup mail
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Date: 3/3/2018 5:44:00 AM
A poem with powerful meaning. Love is something higher than physical and body touch.......Love is a scared thing.... I like all the lines especially your ending note.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/3/2018 8:56:00 AM
Thanks Muhammad.:0)
Date: 1/25/2018 9:08:00 AM
An old and repeated tale; but never so beautifully. Strokes the heart and mind. Maybe ole Earl was the recipient of my Reaper poem's objective lol. Lovely as always Rick.
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Date: 1/15/2018 1:28:00 PM
This has some damn fine formatting, but MY GAWD what a piercing last line!
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Date: 1/14/2018 8:22:00 PM
First to comment ... and last to wish you Congrats!!! :) I loved this one! Happy to see it on the Win list!!! ~Judy
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/15/2018 9:24:00 AM
Thanks Judy, I appreciate you coming back.
Date: 1/12/2018 9:17:00 AM
Very powerful emotions are allowed to burn their way through your thoughts and smolder within our heart. Despair and longing join ranks and pull the reader along a dark tunnel of hopelessness. Emile.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2018 9:45:00 AM
Thanks for your thoughtful comment Emile.
Date: 1/12/2018 8:18:00 AM
Richard, congratulations on your win in my contest. Your write is wonderful, I like how it tells a story in rhyme and I like the layout too. Well done !
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2018 8:39:00 AM
Thanks.
Date: 1/12/2018 5:47:00 AM
beautiful poem dear Richard congrats :)-luloo
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2018 8:30:00 AM
Thanks Laura.
Date: 1/11/2018 11:19:00 PM
Wonderful poem, Richard. Congrats on your win.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2018 8:30:00 AM
Thanks Line.
Date: 1/11/2018 10:58:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win, Richard .. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/11/2018 12:07:00 AM
This is so great, Richard, and the "shape" of it is a scream! So clever you are. Your poetry seems to have such a comical bent to it. My grandfather used to write the same way. Loved it and definitely another fav for me. Carole :D
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/11/2018 8:39:00 AM
You are kind Carol.
Date: 1/10/2018 9:37:00 PM
Brenda is right, man clear the hair now a days. Nice write , Richard, enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/11/2018 8:27:00 AM
Thanks Eve.
Date: 1/9/2018 9:01:00 AM
I chose the same theme, Richard, though totally different subject matter:) great poem:)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/11/2018 8:14:00 AM
I like what you did with yours.
Date: 1/7/2018 2:54:00 PM
I am simply impressed with the "art" or shape of this write!... and hearts certainly do shatter like glass sometimes. Good thing that unlike the crystal, hearts can be mended :) Have a good one
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/8/2018 11:19:00 AM
Ha ha, thanks Chris.
Date: 1/6/2018 5:47:00 PM
Boobs! Awesome!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2018 5:51:00 PM
These are a few of my favorite things! Sorry I couldn't resist.;0)
Date: 1/6/2018 5:46:00 PM
“Cuz Earl had to die!” Lmao excuse a Ga. girl. Great poem! Your writes are always a treat!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2018 5:52:00 PM
Thanks Anna, Earle would certainly be deserving.
Date: 1/6/2018 4:46:00 PM
hah I love the way the words form a certain shape :) Never give your pearl to swine, that is for sure. Nice one, Rick.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2018 4:52:00 PM
I'm being a bit naughty! Thanks for the visit Becca.
Date: 1/6/2018 4:45:00 PM
Nicely written, Richard. Tow different people with very different objectives. Best of luck in the contest. John
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2018 4:52:00 PM
Thanks John. ;0)
Date: 1/6/2018 12:22:00 PM
Your write is sadly beautiful, Richard. Your insight along with your lovely rhythm and rhymes tells a tale of romantic woe that is beautifully expressed in a shapely poem. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2018 3:39:00 PM
Thanks Susan, I'm please you dropped by.
Date: 1/6/2018 11:35:00 AM
This is fabulously penned. This poem sized my attention. Excellent!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2018 3:39:00 PM
Thanks Afolabi.
Date: 1/5/2018 8:10:00 PM
This is simply fantastic! Love the shape of the poem, the rhyme scheme and the content! Best for a win, Richard!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2018 11:06:00 AM
Thanks Rhoda. ;0)
Date: 1/5/2018 4:47:00 PM
I love the unique design..a fun story, until I got to the emptiness..then it took turn to expose the phony man.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/5/2018 6:45:00 PM
Thanks for the visit Vijay.
Date: 1/5/2018 3:21:00 PM
Cool flowing rhymes and shape poem, Richard. Smartly told story by your insightful pen. Happy New Year, bruh. Really loved the last stanza. Splendid poetry. Love and peace always.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/5/2018 6:46:00 PM
I hope your year has started well Freddie. Love and peace back to you dear friend.
Date: 1/5/2018 12:49:00 PM
Very interesting shape, given the last verse. Well done, Richard. GL
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/5/2018 1:38:00 PM
Ha ha, you are the first to notice. :0)
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