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Beautiful Narcissist

I received a visit
from a beautiful narcissist
She could not see
For she was blinded
By the perceived 
The magnificence she thought I would see
The person she wanted to be
In those few moments
Standing there with effervescent smile
She imagined what must be going through my mind
How I was so fortunate to breath rarified air
How her being here was my most special gift

I knew she would only stay for a while
When she visits she leaves a gift
From honeyed tongue and perfumed lips
I listen to practiced recycled praise
Saying the same thin words in different ways
The sound of her voice hollow, yet still it stays
I am left here wondering why?
perhaps it's because she's candy for my eyes
I accept imagined beauty as my prize

Once gone, I forget she was even here
Someone who ventured close but didn't come near
She is but a whisper on the wind
Her fabric lacks substance it's badly thinned 
So I move on to life that matters
Away from pretenders clinging to ladders

In a few minutes she will come your way
A couple more rungs to fill her day
Bask for a moment in that smile
Try not to blink 
She'll stay just a short while
Perhaps you too will wonder why
Or maybe you'll walk away without a goodbye
Not interested
In seeing
Or being 
Near
Close to
A beautiful narcissist

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2014

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Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/7/2014 10:25:00 PM Wow. I think you did a wonderful job of describing this type of person. So sad but extraordinary poem. Thank you for your words, Love and prayers, Gina Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/8/2014 8:32:00 AM I appreciate your prayers and kind visit, thanks Regina.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/14/2014 8:16:00 PM These people take you on a journey which becomes a harsh learning experience sometimes, but a valuable lesson none the less. I enjoyed your poem Richard. Aloha Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2014 9:52:00 PM Aloha back to you Connie. Thanks for the visit.

Eileen Manassian Date: 4/14/2014 8:14:00 PM Hmmmmmm...this is such an intriguing write. One has to wonder about the inspiration behind it. Wow. I'm left a little lost for words. Must come back to it later. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2014 9:51:00 PM You just never know when inspiration will visit. Let me know your thoughts when you come back to it. Is your daughter still visiting? I'm curious to here her thoughts about my book. I haven't had a younger person read it yet.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/14/2014 6:43:00 PM you have penned many interesting lines here, Richard. I enjoyed the imagery you showed us. I enjoy my close friends who give their all to our relationships. These are the people of substance. Those we can feel close to and truly admire. Narcissists are so shallow that you cannot trust a word they say. WEll portrayed! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2014 7:01:00 PM Thanks Andrea. I have been fortunate to make many new friends through this site. Comments from friends like you have made this a meaningful experience.

Toquyen Harrell Date: 4/14/2014 12:51:00 PM Yes, one has to see the beauty within. Love it, Rick! You did a great job :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2014 12:55:00 PM Thanks Toquyen.

Monterey Sirak Date: 4/14/2014 7:47:00 AM A narcissist must be incredibly lonely and sad. Who ever gets beyond the perfect looks and practiced speech to find the woman underneath? If her memory is easily carried away on the wind, is there ever anyone to hold her through dark nights when the demons come close? (I know that wasn't the point, but it is what I saw) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2014 8:17:00 AM I have loved a narcissist (not romantic love, it was love for my father) it is a rather lonely task. He was the demon who haunted many dark days and nights. You are right he was incredibly lonely and sad. My heart still weeps for him. He passed away with no one there to weep for him.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 4/14/2014 7:09:00 AM Narcissists of the world be aware for good men have seen the truth thus turn their backs to you! Wonderful message blended with the right dose of wisdom and experience! Well done my friend Richard! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2014 8:20:00 AM Thanks Demetrios. You are kind.

Arthur Vaso Date: 4/13/2014 9:46:00 PM Thank god I am not a Narcissist !!! ops be right back, someone moved my mirror!!! Lovely poem. I would think or hope, most poets see the inside before the outside! That's what makes us poets! From your writings I know for sure this is true of you! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2014 12:39:00 AM I think you must be one of the funniest people on the soup. You make me laugh my friend. Also thanks for the kind comment.

Shadow Hamilton Date: 4/13/2014 4:58:00 PM interesting poem Rick good pen hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/13/2014 6:12:00 PM Thanks Shadow. I hope you are having a sunny day like we are having here.

Ken Carroll Date: 4/13/2014 12:17:00 PM Good stuff Richard about your beautiful narcissist! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/13/2014 12:36:00 PM Thanks Ken, thanks for the subtle spelling correction *lol* I appreciate it.