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Blabber Mouth Black and Blues

If I don't turn around and leave this place I'll surely explode and punch you in the face You have no clue it's manure you spread I'm feeling so angry I'm seeing red Like a Chinese torture words drip on my head You blabber so much I wish you were dead The words you say are like nails in my brain Piercing it over and over again I hang my head down looking at my shoes You have the power so I sing the blues If only you'd stop things might be okay Yet you keep going on day after day What are you thinking as you talk and talk I need to get away go out for a walk If I do not you're in for a surprise It's hard to see out of two blackened eyes My poetry soup friends, do not worry I am not in a bad place. Thinking back to being a kid and wishing I wasn't powerless.

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 1/19/2014 3:57:00 PM

Hi Richard, good strong emotion conveyed here, love all the explicit showing.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2014 4:02:00 PM

Thanks Sheri, if you have a chance read my poem "Thought Police" I think you might like it. This poem is not one of my favourites but I do appreciate your kind comment.

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 10/23/2013 2:14:00 PM

Strong emotion; impressive piece. Was glad to read your footnote at the end; I was concerned for a second. Great write; kudos, bud :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2014 3:59:00 PM

No worries, thanks for being concerned.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 10/22/2013 9:57:00 PM

Wow...I love your energy in these words Richard. There powerful , honest & a real punch . Miss your words, very inspiring stuff. Hope your having a Goodevening. So sorry for the late reply, thankyou for your morning hellos, your lovely:0) <3 Cherie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/23/2013 8:02:00 AM

Hi Cherie so nice to to have your visit.

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/21/2013 12:42:00 AM

Twisted & awesome. It's incredible how time can make or break what we're willing to see. Excellent reflection...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/21/2013 7:40:00 AM

Thanks Drake, yes time and imagination offer us the power we lacked at the time.

David Williams

Date: 10/20/2013 9:04:00 AM

Richard wow very strong even for a young age, ..David

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2013 9:24:00 AM

Thanks David

The Situation

Date: 10/19/2013 10:02:00 PM

Don't address the evil it only talks back. It cannot respond when attention it lacks.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2013 9:21:00 AM

Good advice.

Donna Jones

Date: 10/19/2013 8:28:00 PM

Yeah we've been there too....great one Richard....:-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2013 9:21:00 AM

Sorry to hear that Donna. Thanks for commenting.

Ken Carroll

Date: 10/19/2013 5:29:00 PM

Hi Richard, Nice looking back write..Thanks for sharing.. Ken

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2013 9:22:00 AM

Thanks for your visit.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/19/2013 1:48:00 PM

caught me up Richard powerful poem of hurting hidden inside good pen Shadow x smile

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2013 9:23:00 AM

You have a way with words Shadow, Thanks

Karen Anglesey

Date: 10/19/2013 10:04:00 AM

We may all have some of these emotions buried deep and from it we rise above it all with greater understanding and intolerance for abusers, which makes them powerless. Amazed and thankful that you shared this so eloquently.I wrote one similar many years ago, I may have to post it now

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2013 9:29:00 AM

Thankyou Karen let me know if you post your poem I would love to read it.

Len Gasun

Date: 10/19/2013 9:24:00 AM

This is an awesome poem about some unpleasant experiences in the past which made us grow stronger & had made us into a better person my dear friend Richard. Many of us can relate to this past experiences of yours. An excellent piece indeed well-crafted by very creative & talented poet friend of mine. I love it and had thoroughly enjoyed this evening! thank you so much for sharing! Have a blessed wkend! love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2013 9:27:00 AM

I'm surprised by the outpouring for this poem, I didn't think it was particularly very good but it seems to resonate with people. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 10/19/2013 8:32:00 AM

There is a sad kind of desperation in children who are bullied and feel helpless to stop it, but it builds a quiet gentle strength in the man especially when he can look back and say "I forgive them" Well done my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Monterey, your heart felt comment has touched me.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/19/2013 6:18:00 AM

In life everyone gets bullied one time or another..Sometimes in childhood..In relationships..At work..Anywhere..So just knowing you were not the only one ..hope it helps.Yes sometimes we look back and wish we could have acted diffrently but be blessed you didn t.Believe me..the bully will always end up into nothingness in the end whilst what the bully might have done to you in the past made you who you are today.A tolerant person yet powerful in many ways.I love your poems..they feel so real

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Charmaine, my bully was my father, fortunately before he died he excepted Christ. So in the end all things are used for good.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/19/2013 12:00:00 AM

all the twists and turns make me heady, rich... a different style that punches a wallop... great stuff, again!..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 7:58:00 AM

Hugs back Nette.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/18/2013 11:40:00 PM

Oh....Richard....how could he???? Call on the Warrior Princess....she will avenge.....Heartfelt write....I'm so glad that you have overcome through grace and don't play the victim...Power is now yours. Be free....be happy....You have turned out supremely well. Your Heavenly Father was there all the time...As the sinful person that I am...it's so hard not to want to track him down and give him a piece of my mind Xena mode on.....But....Jesus loves him too.....Let HIM be the Judge....Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 8:00:00 AM

You are sweet Eileen! No worries through God I am empowered. Yes Jesus is loving him and for that I am thankful.

Lionel Ledbetter

Date: 10/18/2013 10:39:00 PM

That's cool. I worked with a guy sorta like that. He lied so much to try to build himself up in others eyes.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 8:03:00 AM

Yes there is usually insecurity beneath the surface.

Jack Ellison

Date: 10/18/2013 9:03:00 PM

Got a kick out of Thomas' note to self!!! LOL A different Richard than the one we all know! Cheers from the east!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 8:04:00 AM

Just mixing it up a bit jack.

Richard D Seal

Date: 10/18/2013 7:29:00 PM

Ooooooo dark memories here Rick. I had a few scraps and scrapes myself, one day the big school bully turned his attention on me, but he didn't reckon on my speed and agility, yes, I soon out ran him hahaha. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 8:06:00 AM

Ha ha, you kill me Richard!

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 10/18/2013 5:29:00 PM

Wow, gentle Richard, I'd hate to catch you on a bad day. Great emotional write, my friend. Very, very well done. Licia :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/19/2013 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Licia, my bad days only come on blue moons so you are safe.