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Clouds

A paper man Under paper clouds The sky is falling and he doesn’t know why His edges are folded He feels he’s undone There isn’t any warmth from a paper sun Cellophane grass Cardboard under feet He has a paper girlfriend With a paper heartbeat His feelings feel flat Just a few wrinkles Paper snow is falling A tinfoil star twinkles A world of my creation I just want to feel Hoping my sky won’t fall Nothing feels real I’m three dimensional Under a real sky There’s hope beyond clouds When my mind tries to lie So I grasp for happy A bit of pleasure too Even when it’s not easy It’s just what I do. Inspired by a friend. As men we are taught to keep our feelings to ourselves and suffer in silence. In 2012 I went through depression and it took me a long time to look for help. When our feelings are flat and the world feels two dimensional, seek help and reach out to a friend. There are people who love us. There is no reason to suffer in silence. Colour returned to my world and I am thankful. The sky didn’t fall even though in the moment it felt so real.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/25/2025 2:52:00 PM

What a powerful write you have here. As I read your "Clouds", I thought when I was a child. You said, " paper clouds, edges are folded, Cardboard under feet, He has a paper girlfriend. This made me think of paperdolls we played with. Then I reached your note on the bottom. WOW!!! Depression is real and one needs help with it. So glad you are OK. Have a very blessed day writing away.........

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2025 8:11:00 PM

Thanks Paula, thankfully life is good. Enjoying our retirement.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/25/2025 9:58:00 AM

bravo for writing this on such a difficult subject and for revealing your own battle with depression , hopefully you will encourage more men to open up about their issues - write on Rick! hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2025 8:10:00 PM

Thanks Jan, I’m thankful I don’t continue to deal with depression.

Maria Williams

Date: 6/25/2025 6:57:00 AM

Dear Richard, This is beautifully honest and deeply moving. Your imagery is so vivid — fragile yet powerful — and the message is one that truly matters. Thank you for sharing not just the poem, but the heart behind it. There’s strength in vulnerability, and your words remind us that even in paper worlds, hope is real. I wrote one called Smoke and Mirrors that you might like to listen to...Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2025 8:02:00 AM

Thanks for this heartfelt response. Hugs Rick.