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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

Date: 3/8/2020 11:46:00 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
Date: 3/8/2020 11:50:00 AM

I have no complaints Eileen, I have been greatly blessed in the ways that matter most.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 12/27/2019 8:01:00 AM

Closure, hey. Kind wishes, Kai

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/27/2019 10:55:00 AM

Thanks.

Robert Kinard

Date: 12/19/2019 7:21:00 AM

I am who I am Nice.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 12/9/2019 10:28:00 AM

As one man said: "Be together but each on his own". A formula for success, so to speak)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2019 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Kurt. ;0)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/4/2019 12:58:00 PM

Could relate to your poetic majesty and heartfeltness. Thank you. Well done Panagiota

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2019 8:52:00 AM

Thanks, hugs Rick.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 12/1/2019 11:01:00 AM

Enjoyed the comments Richard, well done!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2019 8:55:00 AM

Thanks buddy.

Johnson Vdev

Date: 11/30/2019 9:42:00 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
Date: 11/30/2019 9:46:00 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

Date: 11/29/2019 12:31:00 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
Date: 11/29/2019 12:47:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer. Your Ricky is fortunate to have you.

Robert Kinard

Date: 11/27/2019 12:28:00 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
Date: 11/27/2019 3:06:00 PM

Ha ha, I like your sense of humour. ;0) I think you will survive the breakup *lol*

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/26/2019 10:45:00 PM

This is a very touching journey to self acceptance, a wise and affirming ending as well...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/27/2019 8:22:00 AM

Thanks Michelle.

John Hamilton

Date: 11/25/2019 4:40:00 PM

Yeah I feel this one Rick, great penning dear poet! Feelings expressed are quite relatable!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/26/2019 8:13:00 AM

Thanks John. Blessings Rick.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/25/2019 11:23:00 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
Date: 11/26/2019 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Freddie. ;0)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/24/2019 7:28:00 PM

Powerful poem, Richard. I think of it as: 'Anatomy of a Split.' Bravo, Gershon

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2019 5:21:00 AM

Thanks Gershon.

Na Na

Date: 11/24/2019 7:23:00 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
Date: 11/25/2019 5:33:00 AM

It took me 11 years to figure it out. Thankfully I have had 26 years with the right person.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/24/2019 6:11:00 PM

The courage it must have taken you! "My freedom experiment."

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2019 5:34:00 AM

Yes it did require courage. I am thankful I took the leap.

Silent One

Date: 11/24/2019 5:36:00 PM

Yes.. stay away from those that bring you down.. expressed so well in your own personal way.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2019 5:42:00 AM

Thanks Silent.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 11/24/2019 4:52:00 PM

Am emotional piece rock and what a gorgeous write!;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2019 5:42:00 AM

Thanks, hugs Rick.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/24/2019 3:26:00 PM

A poignant dialogue with emotions--that speaks for many heartbreaks. Sometimes it really is better this way--well said, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2019 6:01:00 AM

Thanks Vijay. ;0)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/24/2019 1:37:00 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
Date: 11/25/2019 9:09:00 AM

Sad but true.

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/24/2019 12:27:00 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
Date: 11/25/2019 9:20:00 AM

I know I was. Still my timing worked out in the end.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/24/2019 12:06:00 PM

You are so good - you can really make us feel.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2019 9:30:00 AM

Thanks. ;0)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/24/2019 10:29:00 AM

Oh wow, succinct excellent ink. xomo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2019 9:30:00 AM

Thanks, hugs Rick.