Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Better

You keep reminding me
of my deficiency 
of who I am 
and who I oughta be

Those great expectations
that haven’t been met
I should already be there
but I haven’t gotten there yet

I feel your disappointment
I feel you wondering why
You keep saying “Ricky,
why don’t you try?”

So I stop falling
in and out of you
My mind can’t be tied
to words that aren’t true 

My freedom experiment
I now know I’m enough
It wasn’t really about me
You downloaded your stuff

I think of you sometimes 
hoping you’re okay
Still I’m glad that I left
things are better this way

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Eileen Manassian March 8, 2020 at 11:46 AM You need to be appreciated and affirmed. I'm sorry Ricky had to go through what he did but he's brought healing with his words to others. Richard Lamoureux March 8, 2020 at 11:50 AM I have no complaints Eileen, I have been greatly blessed in the ways that matter most.

Kai Michael Neumann December 27, 2019 at 8:01 AM Closure, hey. Kind wishes, Kai Richard Lamoureux December 27, 2019 at 10:55 AM Thanks.

Robert Kinard December 19, 2019 at 7:21 AM I am who I am Nice.

Kurt Ravidas December 9, 2019 at 10:28 AM As one man said: "Be together but each on his own". A formula for success, so to speak) Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2019 at 8:47 AM Thanks Kurt. ;0)

Panagiota Romios December 4, 2019 at 12:58 PM Could relate to your poetic majesty and heartfeltness. Thank you. Well done Panagiota Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thanks, hugs Rick.

James Marshall Goff December 1, 2019 at 11:01 AM Enjoyed the comments Richard, well done! Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2019 at 8:55 AM Thanks buddy.

Johnson Vdev November 30, 2019 at 9:42 AM Living to the expectations of others is a tough job n at times a mistake. You expressed it so well in...." You downloaded your stuff "... Speaks everything. Great Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2019 at 9:46 AM Thanks Johnson. This is speaking about my relationship with my dad. If I had not escaped I would surely have been gone a long time ago.

Jennifer Proxenos November 29, 2019 at 12:31 PM If people don't please you why bother with them, my heart stopped for a moment because our younger son is Ricky - he is the light of my life! Both Ricky's are very wise! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux November 29, 2019 at 12:47 PM Thanks Jennifer. Your Ricky is fortunate to have you.

Robert Kinard November 27, 2019 at 12:28 PM Feels like your breaking up with me:-) Nicely done. I believe you know what your doing when come to spilling ink. Nicely done. Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2019 at 3:06 PM Ha ha, I like your sense of humour. ;0) I think you will survive the breakup *lol*

Michelle Faulkner November 26, 2019 at 10:45 PM This is a very touching journey to self acceptance, a wise and affirming ending as well... Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2019 at 8:22 AM Thanks Michelle.

John Hamilton November 25, 2019 at 4:40 PM Yeah I feel this one Rick, great penning dear poet! Feelings expressed are quite relatable! Richard Lamoureux November 26, 2019 at 8:13 AM Thanks John. Blessings Rick.

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 25, 2019 at 11:23 AM Cutting edge slam Poetry, Reux. Living up to another persons, 'Ideal' of personality perfection is a hard ball-and-chain existence. Letting go is sweet freedom, no doubt. Braveheart poetry is a beautiful read. Love and joy always. Richard Lamoureux November 26, 2019 at 8:12 AM Thanks Freddie. ;0)

Gershon Wolf November 24, 2019 at 7:28 PM Powerful poem, Richard. I think of it as: 'Anatomy of a Split.' Bravo, Gershon Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 5:21 AM Thanks Gershon.

Na Na November 24, 2019 at 7:23 PM Well done my friend. It takes courage to walk away. Alot think that its love and stay but it takes two to be happy I have learned this. Thanks for sharing Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 5:33 AM It took me 11 years to figure it out. Thankfully I have had 26 years with the right person.

Sunlite Wanter November 24, 2019 at 6:11 PM The courage it must have taken you! "My freedom experiment." Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 5:34 AM Yes it did require courage. I am thankful I took the leap.

Silent One November 24, 2019 at 5:36 PM Yes.. stay away from those that bring you down.. expressed so well in your own personal way. Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 5:42 AM Thanks Silent.

Brenda Chiri November 24, 2019 at 4:52 PM Am emotional piece rock and what a gorgeous write!;) Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 5:42 AM Thanks, hugs Rick.

Vijay Pandit November 24, 2019 at 3:26 PM A poignant dialogue with emotions--that speaks for many heartbreaks. Sometimes it really is better this way--well said, Richard. Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 6:01 AM Thanks Vijay. ;0)

Tom Cunningham November 24, 2019 at 1:37 PM Sometimes down the line you realise that it wasn't meant to be and parting is the best way for all. We all deserve to be happy. Tom Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 9:09 AM Sad but true.

Line Gauthier November 24, 2019 at 12:27 PM Well penned, Richard. We can all relate. Bad relationships just postpone the upcoming good one... yet we all tend to try to prolong them. We're too often suckers for punishment. Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 9:20 AM I know I was. Still my timing worked out in the end.

Sunlite Wanter November 24, 2019 at 12:06 PM You are so good - you can really make us feel. Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 9:30 AM Thanks. ;0)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 24, 2019 at 10:29 AM Oh wow, succinct excellent ink. xomo Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 9:30 AM Thanks, hugs Rick.